Britanyl Injection 5 Ampx1 Ml

What it is used for: Asthma.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is used for the regular treatment of breathing disorders such as asthma. They help to relieve tightening of the chest and difficulty breathing (bronchospasm).

How it works: This belongs to a group of medicines called beta-agonists. These work by relaxing certain muscles. For example, they open up the airways in the lungs.

Active ingredient: Terbutaline Sulphate.

Reported side effects: Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) : Trembling or shaking , Headache. Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) : Fast heart beats , Pounding heart beats (palpitations) , Cramp or feeling tense , Low levels of potassium in your blood which may cause muscle weakness, thirst, or ‘pins and needles’.

Known drug interactions: Steroid medicines (such as prednisolone) , Xanthine medicines (such as theophylline or aminophylline) , Beta-blocker medicines (such as atenolol or propranolol), including eye drops (such as timolol) , Water tablets, also known as diuretics (such as frusemide).

Acute Asthma : Children : Under 2 yr, not recommended. Continous IV infusion : 2-18yr, initially 2-4mcg/kg as a loading dose, then 1-10mcg/kg/hr according to response and heart rate ( doses above 10mcg/kg/hr with close monitoring). Bronchospasm : Adults : 0.25-0.5mg SC , IM or slow IV inj upto four times daily or as directed by your physician.

Active ingredient: Terbutaline Sulphate.

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

Manufactured by Britanyl Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Switzerland.