Dosage ;
Combinations ; - see below
1. Fenoterol / Ipratropium
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berotec | Boehringer Ingelheim International | Pharma Specialities Ltd. | 2.5mg | 150ml | Liquid | per 5ml | KES 601 |
| Berotec | Boehringer Ingelheim International | Pharma Specialities Ltd. | 200 doses | inhaler | per actuation | KES 657 |
| Fenoterol More info | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | Selective ?2-adrenoceptor stimulant relax bronchial smooth muscle, thereby relieving bronchospasm. This action may result from increased production of cAMP and ensuing reduction in intracellular calcium concentration caused by activation of the enzyme adenylate cyclase that catalyzes the conversion ATP to cAMP. Increased cAMP concentrations, in addition to relaxing bronchial smooth muscle, inhibit release of mediators of immediate hypersensitivity from cells, especially from mast cells. |
| Drug Indication | Bronchospasm in asthma, bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, ephysema, bronchiectasis, premature labour. |
| Precautions | Hypertension, myocardial insufficiency, thyrotoxicity, resistance development, concomitant corticosteroid administration. |
| Contra-Indications | Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established, MAOI, threatened abortion, beta-blockers |
| Side Effects | Tachycardia, skeletal muscle cramp, palpitation, headaches, severe emotional disturbances, resistance after prolonged use, acidosis, GI disturbances, hypokaleamia, sweat |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON RESPIRATORY SYSTEM |
| Drug Sub-Category | Bronchial spasm relaxants |
Combinations ;
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duovent | boerhinger Ltd. | boerhinger Ltd | 0.3125mg/0.125mg per ml | MDI inhaler | inhaler | inhaler | KES 1,275 |