Tulobuterol Hydrochloride

Tulobuterol Hydrochloride is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder(COPD) ,a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe. Tulobuterol Hydrochloride is for external use. Your doctor will explain how to use a patch and give you the one most suitable for you. Follow the instructions carefully to get the most benefit. The dose may change from time to time to suit your individual needs. You should not wear more than one patch at a time. Normally you will use one new patch each day, changing the place where you apply it to avoid skin irritation. The most common side effects of this medicine include tremor, headache, restlessness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Palpitations, and Muscle cramp. You may have side effects more often when you start your treatment or when your dose is increased. Usually, the side effects will slowly go away as your body gets used to the medicine. If they are severe or will not go away, you should remove your patch and contact your doctor. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have a heart problem, or have high blood pressure or diabetes or thyroid. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tulobuterol Hydrochloride is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

• Asthma • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Tulobuterol is a direct-acting sympathomimetic with selective action on ?2-receptors. It is available orally, as a inhaler and as a transdermal patch. It is given as the hydrochloride by mouth and the base as transdermal formulation and inhalation.

Adult Dose: Oral Bronchodilation Adult: Initially, 1-2 mg bid, increase to 2 mg tid if necessary. Child Dose: Oral Bronchodilation Child: 1-6 yr: 0.25-0.5 mg bid, 6-10 yr: 0.5-1 mg bid, 10-14 yr: 1-1.5 mg bid.

Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.

If you miss a dose of Tulobuterol Hydrochloride, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Common: • Tremor • Headache • Restlessness • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) • Palpitations • Muscle cramp

No interaction found/established

Phaeochromocytoma.

Increased risk of arrhythmia with digoxin. Hypokalaemia with concomitant admin of xanthines, corticosteroids and diuretics.

No interaction found/established

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Tulobuterol Hydrochloride during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Tulobuterol Hydrochloride during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Tulobuterol Hydrochloride in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Tulobuterol Hydrochloride in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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