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Codilart Tablet (Phenoterol hydrobromide)

Codilart Tablet (Phenoterol hydrobromide)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Fenoterol Hydrobromide›2.5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Kolon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
1000 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 198700443 · Notified 1987.10.02 · Insurance code 670301320

Summary

Main use
Relief of symptoms such as shortness of breath due to bronchial asthma
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 2.5 mg of fenoterol hydrobromide orally per dose, 3 times daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Kolon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of symptoms such as shortness of breath due to bronchial asthma

  • Dyspnea due to obstructive airway disorder
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Bronchial asthma may cause narrowing or closure of the airways, which can lead to symptoms such as difficulty breathing. This medication helps relieve dyspnea resulting from obstructive airway disorders. It improves symptoms to help patients breathe more comfortably. It also allows for effective management during asthma attacks. This medication improves overall respiratory conditions, reducing discomfort in daily life. Therefore, it is used for bronchial asthma.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 2.5 mg of fenoterol hydrobromide orally per dose, 3 times daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by certain patients. For example, those who have had allergic reactions to sympathomimetics, individuals with thickened heart muscle problems, arrhythmia patients, and anyone allergic to this medication or its ingredients should not take this medication. Patients with hyperthyroidism, hypertension, heart diseases such as heart failure or arrhythmia, diabetes, and the elderly should be particularly cautious when using this medication. This medication may cause various side effects. Allergic reactions such as rash, itching, and hives may occur, and there is a risk of decreased potassium levels in the blood. The nervous system may experience anxiety, nervousness, tremors, headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, and insomnia. Cardiac symptoms may include chest pain, rapid heartbeat, blood pressure changes, arrhythmia, and facial flushing. Respiratory symptoms may include cough, bronchial inflammation, wheezing, throat inflammation, and nasal congestion. Gastrointestinal issues may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, indigestion, dry mouth, abdominal pain, and constipation, while muscular problems may involve muscle cramps, pain, and weakness. Overdosage of this medication can lead to very rapid or irregular heartbeats and sudden changes in blood pressure; caution is advised. Long-term use of this medication may worsen asthma or other respiratory ailments, so it is crucial to consult a doctor immediately if symptoms worsen. When used in combination with other bronchodilators, always follow medical guidance, and especially exercise caution when used with beta-blockers. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should carefully consider the benefits and risks of using this medication, particularly in early pregnancy. The safety for children has not been adequately established, and elderly patients may require dosage adjustments due to decreased bodily function. It is advised not to use this medication prior to allergy testing and to inform medical personnel of any other medications being taken, as there may be interactions. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as rapid heart rate, blood pressure anomalies, angina, and arrhythmia may present, and immediate medical attention is required. Beta-blockers may be used as antidotes, but caution is necessary for asthma patients.

Side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions (rash, itching, hives), hypokalemia, anxiety, nervousness, tremors, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, myocardial ischemia, tachycardia, palpitations, blood pressure fluctuations, arrhythmia, hypertension, facial flushing, chest pain, cough, bronchitis, wheezing, pharyngitis, congestion, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dyspepsia, dry mouth, abdominal pain, discomfort in the upper abdomen, constipation, hyperhidrosis, muscle cramps, myalgia, muscle weakness, angioedema, bronchospasm, oral and pharyngeal edema, hypotension, exhaustion, stomatitis, malaise, finger swelling

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture ingress and should be kept at room temperature. Avoid extremely hot or cold locations, and store it in a place where direct sunlight does not reach.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

1000 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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