Butalin 0.5mg Injection

Butalin 0.5mg Injection is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and breathlessness. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.

You can take Butalin 0.5mg Injection with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how your respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It's 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.

Butalin 0.5mg Injection is generally safe and effective but some common side effects include headache. fast heart rate, trembling, and muscle cramps. These side effects aren't often dangerous and they should gradually improve as your body gets used to this medicine. There are other, rarer, side effects and you should call your doctor straight away if you get chest pain, a very bad headache or very bad dizziness.

Before using Butalin 0.5mg Injectionl, you should tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland, a history of heart problems, diabetes or low levels of potassium in your blood to make sure it's safe. Also make sure your doctor knows if you're pregnant or breast-feeding before taking this medicine. Because this medicine can make you feel dizzy or shaky, don't drive, cycle or use tools or machinery until you feel better. And you shouldn't smoke. Smoking causes damage to your lungs and will make your condition worse.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Butalin 0.5mg Injection helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

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 Bricanyl

• Headache
• Tremors
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Increased heart rate
• Upper abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Rash
• Urticaria
• Itching
• Sweating
• Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
• Bloating
• Indigestion

Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.

Butalin 0.5mg Injection is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

• Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
• It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Butalin 0.5mg Injection affects you.
• It may cause a rise in blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
• Avoid cigarette smoking as it can affect the level of Butalin 0.5mg Injection in your body.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.

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