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Manufacturer Details
BOEHRINGER-INGELHEIM INC
Compositions:
Metaproterenol sulfate 5% soln,
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Strength
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Rate
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Packing Style
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5%
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0.00
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Tab
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List of Related Indications:
List Of Drugs:
- Metaproterenol sulfate @ - Sympathomim- Bronchodilators
Indication Type Description:
Drug Interaction:
Bronchodilators- include
Albuterol, Biotolterol, Ephedrine,Ephinephrine, Ethylnorepinephrine, Isoetharine, Isoproterrenol, Metaproterenol, Pirbuterol, Sametrol, Terbutaline
Refer- Ephedrine- Inhalation
Indication:
Brochospasm
Bronchodilators- include
Albuterol, Biotolterol, Ephedrine,Ephinephrine, Ethylnorepinephrine, Isoetharine, Isoproterrenol, Metaproterenol, Pirbuterol, Sametrol, Terbutaline
Refer- Ephedrine- Inhalation
Adverse Reaction:
Refer- Ephedrine- Inhalation
Contra-Indications:
Refer- Ephedrine- Inhalation
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Brochospasm
Dosage:
2 to 3 inhalations evey 3 to 4 hours. Do not exceed 12 inhalations/day.
Not recommended for children below 12 years of age
Patient Information:
Refer- Ephedrine- Inhalation
1. Do not exceed the recommended dosage, excessive use may lead to adverse effect or loss of efectiveness.
2. Do not stop or adjust the dose.
3. Do not change brands without consulting the physician or the pharmacist.
4. If more than one inhalation is necessary,wait for at least one full minute between inhalitions (administer the second inhalation at 3 to 5 minutes for isoproternol and epinephrine, 2 minutes for metoproternol ).
5. Notify physician of failure to respond to usual dosage or of dizziness or chest pain.
6. Isopreternol may cause the patients saliva to turn pinkish-red.
