Salbutamol (Mucovent) is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Salbutamol (Mucovent) indications
Salbutamol (Mucovent) is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by relaxing and opening the air passages to the lungs to make breathing easier.
Salbutamol (Mucovent) contraindication
Contraindicated in patients with high blood pressure during pregnancy, uterine infection, miscarriage, heart disease, and hypersensitivity.
Salbutamol (Mucovent) dosage
PO- The recommended dose is 2 to 4 mg. IV/IM- 0.25 to 0.5mg. Inhaler- 100 to 200 mg by inhalation.
Salbutamol (Mucovent) usage
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or large muscle. It also comes as an inhaler to inhale by mouth.
Salbutamol (Mucovent) precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, low levels of potassium in the blood, seizure, overactive thyroid, any allergy, who are taking other medication, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking Salbutamol (Mucovent).
Salbutamol (Mucovent) side effects
Central Nervous System - Nervousness, shakiness, dizziness, headache, over active and hoarseness. Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps. Gastrointestinal - Nausea and increased or decreased appetite. Respiratory - Nosebleed and difficulty in breathing. Heart - Chest pain and irregular heart beat. Miscellaneous - Fever, pale skin, rash, hives and itching.
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References
Dailymed."Albuterol: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Can Mucovent be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Can Mucovent be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Mucovent be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Mucovent, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Mucovent. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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Two patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Mucovent? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Mucovent should take Twice in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
%
Twice in a day
1
50.0%
Once in a day
1
50.0%
One patient reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Mucovent May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
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1-5mg
1
100.0%
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One patient reported age
Patients
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16-29
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100.0%
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