asthavent-br syrup - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is asthavent-br syrup used for?
Astarest Syrup (Salbutamol + Bromhexine) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Salbutamol (2mg) + Bromhexine (4mg), which Salbutamol: Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist causing bronchodilation; Bromhexi. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Salbutamol + Bromhexine
- Manufacturer: Ultramark Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ asthavent-br syrup Uses & Benefits
Symptomatic relief of bronchospasm associated with asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other obstructive airway diseases
Off-label uses: Not commonly used off-label
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Salbutamol + Bromhexine |
| Brand Name | Astarest Syrup |
| Manufacturer | Ultramark Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Bronchodilator and Mucolytic |
| 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
Salbutamol: Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist causing bronchodilation; Bromhexine: Increases respiratory tract secretions and reduces mucus viscosity
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take asthavent-br syrup
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of asthavent-br syrup
โ Common Side Effects
- Tremor
- Headache
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Nausea
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypokalemia
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Paradoxical bronchospasm
- Hypersensitivity reactions
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Muscle cramps
- Urticaria
- Angioedema
- Psychiatric disturbances
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Beta-blockers | Major | Antagonism of bronchodilator effect |
| MAOIs | Major | Increased risk of hypertensive crisis |
| Tricyclic antidepressants | Major | Enhanced cardiovascular effects |
| Diuretics | Moderate | Increased risk of hypokalemia |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Increased risk of hypokalemia |
| Xanthine derivatives | Moderate | Increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias |
| Anticholinergics | Minor | Additive anticholinergic effects |
| Other sympathomimetics | Minor | Additive sympathomimetic effects |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Beta-blockers
- MAOIs
- Tricyclic antidepressants
โก Moderate Interactions
- Diuretics
- Corticosteroids
- Xanthine derivatives
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- Other sympathomimetics
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase sedation risk
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, tachyarrhythmias, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Heart rate, blood pressure, serum potassium, respiratory function
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution advised; Salbutamol excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, symptomatic treatment; for severe tachycardia, consider cardioselective beta-blockers
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose