Aerotaz Inhaler - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is aerotaz inhaler used for?
Aerotaz Inhaler contains Salbutamol, a bronchodilator that relaxes airway muscles to relieve wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness in asthma and COPD. It works within minutes and is used as a rescue inhaler for acute symptoms.
- Generic Name: Salbutamol
- Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ aerotaz inhaler Uses & Benefits
Bronchial asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Reversible airway obstruction
Off-label uses: Hyperkalemia (temporary shift), Premature labor (tocolytic)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Salbutamol |
| Brand Name | Asthalin Syrup |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Short acting ฮฒ2-agonists |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (15-30ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take aerotaz inhaler
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of aerotaz inhaler
โ Common Side Effects
- Tremor
- Headache
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Nervousness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Arrhythmias
- Hypokalemia
- Paradoxical bronchospasm
- Chest pain
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Allergic reactions
- Seizures
- Pulmonary edema
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | May reduce bronchodilator effect |
| Diuretics | Moderate | Increased risk of hypokalemia |
| MAOIs | Major | Increased risk of hypertensive crisis |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Non-selective beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol)
- MAOIs
- Tricyclic antidepressants
โก Moderate Interactions
- Diuretics
- Corticosteroids
- Xanthine derivatives (e.g., theophylline)
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Digoxin
- Halogenated anesthetics
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase risk of cardiovascular side effects; avoid excessive alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to salbutamol, Tachyarrhythmias, Severe coronary artery disease
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Heart rate, Blood pressure, Serum potassium, Respiratory function
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution; excreted in breast milk, but unlikely to affect infant at therapeutic doses.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor cardiac function, administer beta-blockers cautiously if severe symptoms.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
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๐ Substitutes for aerotaz inhaler
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.