Bambec Tablets 10mg 3x10s

What it is used for: Asthma.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is used in Bronchial asthma, Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and other lung diseases, where bronchospasm is a complicating factor.

How it works: It predominantly stimulates 2-receptors, thus producing relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, inhibition of the release of endogenous spasmogens, inhibition of oedema caused by endogenous mediators and increased mucociliary clearance .

Active ingredient: Bambuterol HCl.

Reported side effects: Headache Palpitations, tremor, tonic muscles, cramps, urticaria and exanthema Rare (< 0.1%) Hypokalaemia, Nausea, restlessness, atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia and extrasystoles.

Known drug interactions: Suxamethonium (succinylcholine) and other muscle relaxants, beta-stimulants, xanthine derivatives and diuretics.

Adults : The recommended initial dose is 10 mg. The dose may be increased to 20 mg after one to two weeks depending on the clinical effect. Doses higher than 20 mg do not provide a significant increase in effect and can cause increase in common adverse events. In patients who previously have tolerated oral 2-agonists well, the recommended initial dose is 20 mg. OR As directed by your physician .

Follow your doctor’s instructions. The dosage above is the usual range — your prescription takes precedence over it.

Active ingredient: Bambuterol HCl. Labelled strength: 10mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Bambec Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Pakistan.