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Levolin 1.25 mg Respules

Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd.
Composition: Levosalbutamol
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Levolin 1.25 mg Respules is a bronchodilator medicine that relaxes the muscles in the airways leading to the lung and improves the amount of air flow to and from the lungs. It is used to prevent and treat the symptoms of asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Levolin 1.25 mg Respules

  • Headache
  • Viral infectionssevere
  • Blocked or runny nose
  • Sore throat and hoarseness
  • Shaking and trembling of arms and feet
  • Decreased appetite
  • Muscle pain and cramps
  • Anxiety and nervousness
  • Swelling of eyelids, face, lips, tonguesevere
  • Nausearare
  • Skin rash and spotting
  • Chest pain and discomfortsevere
  • Sleep disturbancesrare
  • Increased heartbeatsevere
  • Difficulty in swallowingsevererare
  • Difficulty in speaking (dysphonia)
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Levolin 1.25 mg Respules

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed within 5-10 minutes of administration.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 3-6 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks and benefits of use before using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as the effect on the nursing infant is not clinically established. Your doctor may ask you to discontinue breastfeeding if the use of this medicine is necessary.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Levolin 1.25 mg Respules

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Levolin 1.25 mg Respules, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Aerozest 1.25 mg Respules
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Levolin 1.25 mg Respules

  • Asthma

    This medicine is used to prevent or treat acute attacks of asthma characterized by a sudden and severe difficulty in breathing.

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    This medicine is used to prevent and treat the symptoms associated with a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it very difficult to breathe.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Levolin 1.25 mg Respules

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Levosalbutamol/Salbutamol or any other component present along with it.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

  • Overdose

    Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include dry mouth, shaking, chest pain, increased heart rate, convulsions, and fainting.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

  • Description

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Instructions

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Heart Disease

    moderate
    Use of this medicine has been associated with an increase in heart rate and changes in blood pressure. It should be used with caution in patients with an active or historic case of heart disease. Patients should also be screened for the risk factors of heart disease before starting the treatment course.

  • Diabetes

    minor
    Use of this medicine has been associated with a mild to moderate rise in blood sugar levels in most patients. Hence, caution should be exercised if the patient is diabetic.

  • Hypokalemia

    moderate
    Use of this medicine has been associated with a decrease in blood potassium levels. It should be used with caution in patients having a disorder where potassium levels in the body are imbalanced.

  • Seizure disorders

    moderate
    This medicine should be administered with caution in patients with seizure disorders as the risk of increased frequency and severity of convulsions are significantly high.

  • Kidney Disease

    moderate
    This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impairment of normal kidney function. The dose should be selected very carefully and the kidney function should be monitored on a regular basis.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Levolin 1.25 mg Respules exactly as prescribed. The prescribed dose form, frequency, and duration of uptake are specific as per your needs. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities or for longer than recommended. Contact your doctor if no visible improvements in symptoms are observed after use.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks and benefits of use before using this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as the effect on the nursing infant is not clinically established. Your doctor may ask you to discontinue breastfeeding if the use of this medicine is necessary.

General warnings

  • Other medicines

    - Report the use of all medications including herbs and supplements to the doctor before receiving levosalbutamol.

  • Other diseases

    - Report the past/present incidence of all diseases including heart and blood vessels disorder, electrolyte imbalance, any disease associated with thyroid and other glands etc to the doctor. All the other conditions should be considered before therapy with this medicine is initiated.

  • Hypokalemia

    - Use of this medicine can cause a decrease in blood potassium levels and hence should be administered with caution in patients suffering from Hypokalemia.

  • Paradoxical bronchospasm

    - Use of this medicine has been associated with worsening of asthma symptoms in some instances. Contact your doctor immediately if breathing becomes more difficult after using this medicine. The use of Levosalbutamol should be stopped immediately in such cases.

  • Excessive use

    - It is recommended to use this medicine in prescribed quantities only as excessive use may cause some severe adverse effects and may prove fatal in some cases.

  • Use in elderly

    - This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly as the risk of adverse effects are significantly high.

  • Use in children

    - This medicine should be used with caution in children. Safety and efficacy are established based on the form of the medicine and age of the patient. All the recommendations should be followed while prescribing this medicine in children. An adult should supervise the use of this medicine in children.

Other details

  • To be taken on an empty stomach
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by relaxing and opening the blocked air passages leading to the lungs. It improves the amount of air flow to the lungs and makes breathing easier.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Unknown
Unknown

Classification

Category
Adrenergic bronchodilators
Schedule
Schedule H

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