Home>drugs by ailments>Asthma>etofylline + salbutamol

Etofylline + Salbutamol

Information about Etofylline + Salbutamol

Etofylline + Salbutamol Uses

Etofylline+Salbutamol is used in the treatment of asthma.

How Etofylline + Salbutamol works

Etofylline + Salbutamol is a combination of two medicines: Etofylline and salbutamol. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. This makes breathing easier.

Common side effects of Etofylline + Salbutamol

Nausea1a, Vomiting, Upset stomach, Restlessness, Tremor, Headache, Palpitations, Muscle cramp, Increased heart rate
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA
Reviewed By
MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated
14 Apr 2021 | 06:21 AM (UTC)

We provide you with authentic, trustworthy and revelant information

Want to know more

Available Medicine for Etofylline + Salbutamol

Ventex PedCaplet India Pvt Ltd
531 variant(s)
Vent AdultMerck Ltd
291 variant(s)
Tricos PDAtlantic Pharma Ltd
281 variant(s)
Sky PDSkymax Life Science Pvt Ltd
551 variant(s)
VentMerck Ltd
3 to ₹3903 variant(s)
Albutamol NeoCentaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
791 variant(s)

Expert advice for Etofylline + Salbutamol

  • You have been prescribed Etofylline + Salbutamol for the treatment of asthma.
  • It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
  • It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your  blood potassium levels. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle twitching or weakness, or an irregular heartbeat.
  • Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

INDIA’S LARGEST HEALTHCARE PLATFORM

LegitScript approved

downArrow