Isoetharine
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Isoetharine is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in airways to improve breathing.
Indications
Isoetharine is primarily indicated in conditions like Acute bronchospasm, Asthma, Asthmatic bronchitis, Bronchitis, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Emphysema.
Contraindications
Isoetharine is contraindicated in conditions like Cardiac arrhythmia, Hypertension, Myocardial infarction, Thyrotoxicosis, Ischemic heart disease, Sub valvular aortic stenosis, Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Isoetharine, which give rise to further complications include Tachycardia, Palpitation, Headache, Extra systoles, Intolerable muscle tremors, Breathing difficulty. Isoetharine produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Cardiac Arrest, Ventilatory arrest. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Isoetharine therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Isoetharine include Nausea, Tachycardia, Dry mouth, Headache, Tremor, Restlessness, Anxiety, B.P. alteration, Excitement. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Isoetharine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Weakness, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, Palpitation, Insomnia, Irregular heart beat, Chest pain, Increase in heart rate.
Warnings
Avoid intraneural or intravascular injection of Isoetharine. Avoid situations that may trigger asthmatic attacks such as smoking, dry air etc. The drug should be used with caution in the patient with cardiac diseases, AV block associated with digoxin toxicity, narrow-angle glaucoma, shock, during general anesthesia with halogenated agents or cyclopropane, diabetes and in psychoneurotic individuals.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
0.005 to 0.09 mg/kg (0.048 (0.0475)) 4 hourly Inhalation — -
Child Dosage
Doses not established for this age group ( ) —
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Isoetharine was found.
Storage
Inhaler Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.