Ambrodex L Syrup - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is ambrodex l syrup used for?
Ambrodex L Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat respiratory conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and COPD. It contains Levosalbutamol, a bronchodilator that relaxes airway muscles to relieve wheezing, and Ambroxol, a mucolytic that thins mucus for easier coughing. It helps reduce cough, chest congestion, and breathing difficulty.
- Generic Name: Levosalbutamol + Ambroxol
- Manufacturer: Uniphar Biotech Private Limited
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ ambrodex l syrup Uses & Benefits
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Levosalbutamol + Ambroxol |
| Brand Name | Amrox-LS Junior Syrup |
| Manufacturer | Uniphar Biotech Private Limited |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Bronchodilator + Mucolytic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store below 30ยฐC, protect from light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Levosalbutamol: Selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist causing bronchodilation; Ambroxol: Increases secretion of mucus with lower viscosity and enhances mucociliary clearance
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take ambrodex l syrup
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of ambrodex l syrup
โ Common Side Effects
- Tremor
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Palpitations
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypokalemia
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Paradoxical bronchospasm
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Allergic reactions
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | Reduced bronchodilator effect |
| MAOIs | Major | Increased risk of hypertensive crisis |
| Diuretics | Moderate | Hypokalemia risk |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Beta-blockers
- Diuretics
โก Moderate Interactions
- Digoxin
- Theophylline
- Corticosteroids
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- Sympathomimetics
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase CNS side effects
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, Tachyarrhythmias, Severe hypertension, Hyperthyroidism
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Heart rate, Blood pressure, Serum potassium, Respiratory function
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Use with caution; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, symptomatic treatment
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose