What is Berodual?
Indications BERODUAL is a bronchodilator for the prevention and treatment of symptoms in chronic obstructive airway disorders with reversible bronchospasm such as bronchial asthma and especially chronic bronchitis with or without emphysema.
What is the generic name of Berodual?
Berodual
| Indications | Chronic obstructive airway disorders |
|---|---|
| Brand Names | Berodual ® Bronchodual ® Duovent ® |
| Active ingredients | ipratropium bromide, fenoterol hydrobromide |
Is Berodual a corticosteroid?
R03AL01 – fenoterol and ipratropium bromide ; Belongs to the class of combination of adrenergics with anticholinergics, that may also include a corticosteroid. Used in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases.
How do you use a Berodual inhaler?
Breathe in as deeply as possible, pressing the base of the canister firmly at the same time, this releases one metered dose. Hold the breath for a few seconds, then remove the mouthpiece from the mouth and breathe out. The same action should be repeated for a second inhalation.
When do you use Berodual?
Berodual N is used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a disease affecting the lungs which make it harder for the person to breathe as the disease gets worse. Berodual N can also be used to help control symptoms in asthma. It contains 2 ingredients, fenoterol and ipratropium.
What is Seretide MDI?
Seretide MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler) is used for maintenance treatment of asthma, a disease of the airways and lungs characterised by shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness and cough.
What is ADCO Fenoterol used for?
In South Africa fenoterol is registered for the treatment of acute asthma attacks; exercise-induced asthma prevention, and other conditions (acute and chronic) with reversible airway narrowing. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
When do you use a Berodual inhaler?
Is salbutamol an MDI?
Two cumulative doses of salbutamol delivered by metered dose inhaler (MDI) with a pear-shaped spacer were compared (400 micrograms vs 600 micrograms at 10-minute intervals).
What is tiotropium used to treat?
Tiotropium is used to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways) such as chronic bronchitis (swelling of the air passages that lead to the lungs) and emphysema (damage to air …
Does budesonide weaken the immune system?
Budesonide can weaken your immune system. Tell your doctor if you have signs of infection such as fever, chills, body aches, vomiting, or feeling tired. If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.