Breton1mg/5ml

Introduction

Breton is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder(COPD) ,a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked... View More

Uses of Breton

• Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Side effects of Breton

• Tremor
• Headache
• Restlessness
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Palpitations
• Muscle cramp

How to use Breton

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How Breton works

Breton is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

What if you forget to take Breton?

If you miss a dose of Breton, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Indication

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Adult Dose

Oral Bronchodilation Adult: Initially, 1-2 mg bid, increase to 2 mg tid if necessary.

Child Dose

Oral Bronchodilation Child: 1-6 yr: 0.25-0.5 mg bid, 6-10 yr: 0.5-1 mg bid, 10-14 yr: 1-1.5 mg bid.

Contraindication

Phaeochromocytoma.

Mode of Action

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Precaution

Hyperthyroidism, myocardial insufficiency, arrhythmias, susceptibility to QT-interval prolongation, hypertension and DM.

Side Effect

Fine tremor of skeletal muscle, palpitations, muscle cramps, tachycardia, nervous tension, headache, peripheral vasodilatation, hypersensitivity reactio... View More

Interaction

Increased risk of arrhythmia with digoxin. Hypokalaemia with concomitant admin of xanthines, corticosteroids and diuretics.