asthafree 10mg tablet

4.6 (17 reviews)

Bambuterol (10mg)

🏭 Zuventus Healthcare Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 22, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is asthafree 10mg tablet used for?

Asthafree 1mg Syrup (Bambuterol) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Bambuterol (10mg), which Prodrug converted to terbutaline, a beta-2 adrenergic agonist that relaxes bronc. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

Generic Name: Bambuterol
Manufacturer: Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: B
Prescription Required: Yes

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💊 asthafree 10mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Off-label uses: Premature labor (tocolysis) - not approved in all countries

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Bambuterol
Brand Name	Asthafree 1mg Syrup
Manufacturer	Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
Action Class	Short acting β2-agonists
Route of Administration	Oral
Storage	Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration

DistributionWidely distributed in body tissues

Protein BindingApproximately 20-30%

MetabolismHydrolyzed by plasma cholinesterase to terbutaline

Half-LifeApproximately 13 hours (bambuterol); terbutaline half-life 3-4 hours

ExcretionRenal excretion of metabolites and unchanged drug

BioavailabilityApproximately 20% (due to first-pass metabolism)

Onset of ActionWithin 30 minutes

Peak Plasma Time2-4 hours

Duration of ActionUp to 24 hours

How It Works

Prodrug converted to terbutaline, a beta-2 adrenergic agonist that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle

Mechanism Steps

1Bambuterol is absorbed and hydrolyzed by plasma cholinesterase to terbutaline

2Terbutaline binds to beta-2 adrenergic receptors on bronchial smooth muscle

3Activation of Gs protein increases intracellular cAMP

💡 How to Take asthafree 10mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

⚠️ Side Effects of asthafree 10mg tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Tremor
Headache
Tachycardia
Palpitations
Muscle cramps

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Hypokalemia
Cardiac arrhythmias
Paradoxical bronchospasm

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Hypersensitivity reactions
Lactic acidosis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Propranolol	Major	Antagonizes bronchodilator effect
MAOIs	Major	Increased risk of hypertensive crisis
Furosemide	Moderate	Increased risk of hypokalemia

🚨 Major Interactions

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Tricyclic antidepressants
Beta-blockers

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Diuretics
Corticosteroids
Xanthine derivatives

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Halogenated anesthetics
Sympathomimetics

🍽️ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

May increase risk of cardiovascular side effects

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to bambuterol or terbutaline, tachyarrhythmias

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Heart rate, blood pressure, serum potassium, pulmonary function tests

🤱 Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; use with caution

💊 Overdose Management

Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, supportive care, beta-blockers for cardiac effects

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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⭐ User Reviews

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.