Manufacturer: Standard Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Salbutamol(2mg)
You can take Brethmol 2mg Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well.
Brethmol 2mg Tablet is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.
Salbutamol is metabolised almost exclusively by the liver, being converted to salbutamol 4'-O-sulfate. This is then excreted through urination and defecation. After oral inhalation, 80—100% of a dose is excreted via the kidney, whilst 10% may be eliminated in faeces.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Brethmol
Tremors
Headache
Palpitations
Increased heart rate
Muscle cramp
Contraindicated in patients with high blood pressure during pregnancy, uterine infection, miscarriage, heart disease, and hypersensitivity.
Brethmol 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Brethmol 2mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Brethmol 2mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Salbutamol is indicated for (i) the symptomatic relief and prevention of bronchospasm due to bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, reversible obstructive airway disease, and other chronic bronchopulmonary disorders in which bronchospasm is a complicating factor, and/or (ii) the acute prophylaxis against exercise
amiodarone.
amphetamines (e.g., dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine)
atomoxetine.
anti-psychotics (e.g., chlorpromazine, clozapine, haloperidol, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone)
Duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Brethmol 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Brethmol 2mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Brethmol 2mg Tablet is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and breathlessness.
It must be taken regularly to help keep the airways open at all times.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium levels. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle twitching, weakness, or an irregular heartbeat.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart diseases or if you experience headaches, or chest pain.
It must be taken regularly to help keep the airways open at all times.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium levels. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle twitching, weakness, or an irregular heartbeat.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart diseases or if you experience headaches, or chest pain.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Brethmol 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What would happen if I take higher than the recommended dose of Brethmol 2mg Tablet?
Taking a higher than the recommended dose of Brethmol 2mg Tablet may cause seizures, chest pain, nervousness, headache, dry mouth, nausea, dizziness and lack of energy. High doses of Brethmol 2mg Tablet may also cause fast, irregular or pounding heartbeat, uncontrollable shaking of any part of the body, and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. In any such case, seek immediate medical attention.
Q. Is it safe to take Brethmol 2mg Tablet if I have heart disease?
Yes, Brethmol 2mg Tablet is considered safe, but its use depends on the severity of your heart problem. If you experience chest pain or any other symptom of worsening heart disease while taking Brethmol 2mg Tablet, seek immediate medical advice.
Q. Being a diabetic, what should I remember while taking Brethmol 2mg Tablet?
Brethmol 2mg Tablet may cause blood sugar levels to rise. Therefore, your doctor may adjust your dose of insulin or antidiabetic medicines. Keep a regular check on your blood glucose levels and do not miss any appointments. Consult your doctor if you experience a sudden rise in blood sugar levels.
Q. I have started using Brethmol 2mg Tablet and I am experiencing headaches and shakiness. Is this because of Brethmol 2mg Tablet and will these go away?
Yes, it could be due to Brethmol 2mg Tablet. Feeling shaky is a common side effect of Brethmol 2mg Tablet which goes away after some time. For headaches, drink plenty of water, get sufficient rest and avoid alcohol. Usually headaches go away after a week. If they persist for a long time, contact your doctor.
Q. When should I take Brethmol 2mg Tablet?
Use Brethmol 2mg Tablet as and when you need it. Brethmol 2mg Tablet relieves the symptoms of asthma like coughing, shortness of breath and tightness in the chest. You can also take it to prevent asthma attacks in circumstances where you know it may occur (e.g., after strenuous exercise or unavoidable exposure to allergen).
Q. Can I smoke if I have been prescribed Brethmol 2mg Tablet?
No, you should not smoke while taking Brethmol 2mg Tablet. Smoking irritates the lungs. The medicine may make breathing more difficult, especially in patients who have asthma. Take advice from your doctor if you are finding it hard to avoid smoking.
