Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Asthalin Rotacap may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Asthalin Rotacap is safe to use during lactation. \nHuman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Use salbutamol inhalation exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Always keep the inhaler upright during the loading of the dose and administration steps. If you can feel a slightly sweet tasting powder in your mouth after inhaling, you have received the dose and the active substance has reached your lungs. During use, regularly wipe the mouthpiece with a fibre-free tissue or soft cloth. Always replace the inhaler cap after you have used the inhaler. Always tell your doctor if you suffer from an over active thyroid gland. Take special precaution if you experience chest pains. Take special care with salbutamol if you suffer from any disease of the heart. |
| Common Side Effect | Tremor, Headache, Restlessness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Palpitations. |
| How to Use | Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until your hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the rotahaler repeat the process. |
| Driving | Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Asthalin Rotacap may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | There is limited information available on the use of Asthalin Rotacap in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | There is limited information available on the use of Asthalin Rotacap in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Asthalin Rotacap is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and makes breathing easier. |
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