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Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps

Manufactured byLupin Ltd.
ContainsLevosalbutamol
Description
Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps is an oral inhalation medicine that is used in the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways) associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (blockage of airflow to your lungs). Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps works by relaxing and widening the blocked air passages of your lungs. Thus it improves the airflow to your lungs and makes breathing easier. Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps may cause side effects like headache, cough, nervousness, nausea, nasal congestion, dizziness, etc. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps is a prescription medicine. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. For the ease of remembering, use Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps around the same time every day. Even if you see an improvement in your condition, do not stop using it. If you discontinue this medicine early, your symptoms may recur or worsen. Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems before starting the treatment with this medicine. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before using Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps

  • Headache
  • Blocked or runny nose
  • Sore throat and hoarseness
  • Shaking and trembling of arms and feet
  • Decreased appetite
  • Muscle pain and cramps
  • Nervousness
  • Swelling of eyelids, face, lips, tongue
  • Nausea
  • Skin rash
  • Chest pain and discomfort
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Increased heartbeat
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Difficulty in speaking
  • Dizziness
  • Chest tightness

Uses of Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps

What is it prescribed for?

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseas
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time taken by Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps to show its effect is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Consult your doctor to understand the potential risk and benefits before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (of the face/tongue/throat), breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Consult your doctor to understand the potential risk and benefits before using this medicine.
General warnings

Other medicines

Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps may interact with other medicines and cause side effects. Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medicines, including any herbs and supplements, before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Paradoxical bronchospasm

Paradoxical bronchospasm is a condition that causes constriction of the airways due to the use of bronchodilator medicines (medicines that ease breathing by relaxing and widening the airways). Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps has been associated with the worsening of your symptoms in some cases. Contact your doctor immediately if your breathing becomes difficult after using this medicine.

Use in elderly

Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps should be used with caution in the elderly due to the increased risk of side effects.

Use in children

Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps is not recommended for use in children below four years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps, administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never use more than the recommended dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps.
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

Amitriptyline

Atenolol

Ketoconazole

Propranolol

Xylometazoline

Furosemide

Disease interactions

Heart Disease

Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps should be used with caution if you have heart and blood vessel problems as it may affect your heart rate, blood pressure, heart rhythm, etc., and lead to further complications. Consult your doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition that causes high levels of sugar in your blood. Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps may increase blood sugar levels. Hence this medicine should be used with caution if you have diabetes.

Hypokalaemia

Hypokalaemia is a decrease in blood potassium levels. Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps should be used with caution if you have a history of hypokalaemia because it may worsen your condition.

Seizure disorders

A seizure (fits) is a condition in which there is uncontrolled body movement due to an electrical disturbance in your brain. Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps should be used with caution if you have a history of seizures as it can lead to onset or aggravation of seizure attacks.

Kidney Disease

Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps should be used with caution if you have kidney problems. This medicine is excreted from the body by the kidneys. Using high doses of this medicine while you have kidney problems will lead to its accumulation in the body. This can cause further kidney damage and worsen your condition.
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.
Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps is meant for oral inhalation only. Use Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps exactly as advised by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Ensure that you use Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps for the recommended duration. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesired effects that persist or worsen. Rinse your mouth after inhalation to prevent mouth infections.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Salbair 2.5 mg Transcaps works by relaxing and widening the blocked air passages of your lungs. It improves the airflow to your lungs and makes breathing easier.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Adrenergic bronchodilators

Schedule

Schedule H

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