Levostar Tablet 1 mg
Levostar Tablet 1 mg Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
| Trade Name | Levostar Tablet 1 mg |
| Generic | Levosalbutamol (Oral) |
| Weight | 1 mg |
| Type | Tablet |
| Therapeutic Class | Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants |
| Manufacturer | Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am |
Uses
Levosalbutamol is indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adults, adolescents and children 6 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease.Dosage
Levostar Tablet 1 mg dosage
Tablet- Adults and adolescents above 12 years: 1-2 mg three times daily. Children (6 -11 years): 1 mg three times daily. Syrup- Adults : 5-10 ml three times daily. Childrn (6-11 years): 5 ml three times daily.Side Effects
Hypocalcaemia, palpitation, fine tremors of the skeletal muscle and muscle cramps may occur. The other likely side effects are nausea, vomiting, burning substernal or epigastric pain and diarrhoea.Precaution
Particular caution is advised in acute severe asthma as this effect may be potentiated by hypoxia and by concomitant treatment with xanthine derivatives, steroids and diuretics. Serum potassium levels should be monitored in such situations.Interaction
Other short acting sympathomimetic bronchodilators or epinephrine should be used with caution with Levosalbutamol. If additional adrenergic drugs are to be administered by any route, they will be used with caution to avoid deleterious cardiovascular effects.Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
The drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk of the fetus. It is not known whether Levosalbutamol is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when oral Levosalbutamol is administered to a nursing woman.Contraindication
Levosalbutamol is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to levosalbutamol or any of its components.Acute Overdose
The expected symptoms with over dosage are those of excessive beta-adrenergic stimulation and the symptoms listed under side effects. In the event of serious poisoning, the stomach should be emptied and, if necessary, a beta-blocker administered with caution in patients with a history of bronchospasm.Storage Condition
Keep all medicines out of reach of children. Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.Innovators Monograph
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