INTRODUCTION
REDIVENT RESPULES contains Levosalbutamol which belongs to theroup of medicines called Bronchodilators. It is indicated in the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm (constriction of airways) in adults, adolescents, and children between 6-11 years old with reversible obstructive airway disease.
Your doctor might ask you to take several diagnostic tests before starting the treatment with REDIVENT RESPULES.
It should be used with caution in patients having cardiovascular disorders (coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, and high blood pressure), kidney diseases, epilepsy, overactive thyroidland, and diabetes.
Caution must be exercised while using REDIVENT RESPULES in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Consult with your doctor before using.
REDIVENT RESPULES is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any side effects.
USES OF REDIVENT RESPULES
Used to treat bronchospasm (constriction of airways) in reversible obstructive airway disease
HOW REDIVENT RESPULES WORKS
REDIVENT RESPULES helps in the treatment and prevention of bronchospasm acts by relaxing smooth muscle in the bronchial tubes (airway) to increase air flow and relieve shortness of breath by activation of an enzyme which inhibits the release of cells called mast cells which are responsible for causing asthma.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Use REDIVENT RESPULES as advised by your physician. It is for oral inhalational use only. It is administered by nebulisation using with nebuliser (with a face mask or mouthpiece) which is connected to an air compressor. Your doctor willuide on how to use the nebuliser. Do not exceed the recommended dose of REDIVENT RESPULES. Check the label for directions before use.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of REDIVENT RESPULES for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF REDIVENT RESPULES
RARE
Stop using REDIVENT RESPULES and inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Sudden shortness of breath (constriction of airways)
Asthmaetting worsen
Severe allergic rection presenting as swelling of the face, throat or tongue, hives, rash, breathing problems
Heart problems (changes in heart rate or blood pressure)
Low potassium levels in blood
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
REDIVENT RESPULES should be used with caution in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby as safety and effectiveness to the baby and mother has not been established yet. Dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor before using it.
BREASTFEEDING
REDIVENT RESPULES should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it is not known if REDIVENT RESPULES passes through mother’s milk. Consult your doctor before using it.
KIDNEY
REDIVENT RESPULES should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before using it.
ALLERGY
Do not use REDIVENT RESPULES if you are allergic to Levosalbutamol or any other ingredients of this medicine.
HEART DISEASE
REDIVENT RESPULES should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases such as coronary insufficiency, irregular heartbeat, and high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before using.
OTHERS
Before using REDIVENT RESPULES tell your doctor if you have:
Epilepsy
Thyroid problems
Diabetes
Use in pediatrics:
REDIVENT RESPULES has not been shown to be safe and effective in children younger than 6 years of age. Consult your doctor before using.
Use ineriatrics:
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of the treatment with REDIVENT RESPULES for you depending upon your age, health condition and body weight. Kidney function will be monitored. Consult your doctor before using.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug–Drug Interactions:
Before using REDIVENT RESPULES inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
Other short acting bronchodilators such as albuterol, terbutaline (used to treat asthma)
Beta blockers such as metoprolol, propranolol (used to treat irregular heartbeat)
Digoxin (used to treat heart diseases)
Diuretics (water medicines) such as furosemide, chlorothiazide
Isocarboxazid, tricyclic antidepressants such as nortriptyline, amitriptyline (used to treat depression)
Halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, desflurane, sevoflurane (used as anaesthetics)
Corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory drug Ex. dexamethasone, hydrocortisone)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally use too much of REDIVENT RESPULES, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. The symptoms of overdosage of REDIVENT RESPULES are fastened heart rate, nervousness, headache, tremor, dry mouth, palpitation, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and sleeplessness.
SYNOPSIS
Drug : Levosalbutamol
Pharmacological Category : Beta Agonists
Therapeutic Indication : Bronchospasm in Reversible Obstructive Airway Disease
Dosage Forms : Tablet, Syrup, Transpules, Respules, Solution, Rotacaps, Inhalers, Nexhalers, Inhalation solution
MORE INFORMATION
Keep REDIVENT RESPULES out of reach of children
Store below at room temperature 30°C
FAQs ABOUT REDIVENT RESPULES
What is REDIVENT RESPULES and why is it prescribed?
REDIVENT RESPULES contains Levosalbutamol which belongs to theroup of medicines called Bronchodilators. It is indicated in the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm (constriction of airways) in adults, adolescents, and children between 6-11 years old with reversible obstructive airway disease.
Can REDIVENT RESPULES beiven to patients having heart disease?
REDIVENT RESPULES may cause fastened heart rate. It should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases such as coronary insufficiency, irregular heartbeat, and high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before using.
Is it safe to use REDIVENT RESPULES in diabetic patients?
REDIVENT RESPULES may cause an increase in blood sugar level. Therefore, caution must be exercised while using REDIVENT RESPULES in diabetic patients and should be kept under close observation. Consult your doctor before using.
How to use REDIVENT RESPULES?
Use REDIVENT RESPULES as advised by your physician. It is for oral inhalational use only. It is administered by nebulisation using with nebuliser (with a face mask or mouthpiece) which is connected to an air compressor. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of REDIVENT RESPULES for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Can I stop using REDIVENT RESPULES if I feel better?
You should not stop using REDIVENT RESPULES until your doctor asks you to. Keep using REDIVENT RESPULES for the whole time it has been prescribed to you. If you wish to discontinue, ask for your doctor’s advice.
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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Chest X ray
Pulmonary Function Test
Kidney function test
PRODUCT DETAILS
Country Of Origin
India
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