Bambutol Tablet (Bambuterol Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: The usual dose is 10 mg of bambuterol hydrochloride orally once daily at bedtime. The dose may be increased to 20 mg after 1～2 weeks. The recommended initial dose for patients with renal impairment (GFR≤50 mL/min) is 5 mg.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this medication or its components, or who have experienced hypersensitivity reactions to Terbutaline, patients who have recently suffered a heart attack, patients with aortic stenosis below the heart valve, patients with rapid heartbeat or arrhythmia, infants under 2 years of age, patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take this medication. Additionally, the following patients should use this medication with caution: patients with severe heart disease or heart failure, patients sensitive to sympathetic nerve activity such as hyperthyroidism, patients with low potassium levels in the blood, patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, patients with diabetes, patients with pheochromocytoma, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should take precautions. Common side effects when taking this medication include headache, tremors, palpitations. Other side effects may include anxiety, sleep disturbances, muscle cramps, skin rash, hypokalemia, increased blood sugar levels; if symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. Patients with poor liver function may have difficulty metabolizing this medication, so other treatment methods should be considered, and because of the risk of low potassium levels, patients with severe asthma should have their potassium levels regularly monitored. Patients with diabetes should monitor their blood sugar levels frequently, as this medication can increase blood sugar, and it is effective to use it in conjunction with anti-inflammatory medications for asthma treatment. If symptoms do not improve or if an increase in dosage is needed, this may indicate that the asthma condition has worsened, and the treatment plan should be reviewed. Patients with heart problems should inform healthcare providers immediately if they experience chest pain or worsening heart symptoms while taking this medication, and athletes should be cautious as they may test positive in doping tests. This medication can interact with other drugs; therefore, especially when taken with muscle relaxants, non-selective beta-blockers, diuretics, corticosteroids, diabetes medications, or digitalis preparations, consultation with a doctor is necessary. Caution should also be taken when using anesthetics. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid using this medication; if it must be used, consulting with a doctor is recommended, and it is safer to discontinue breastfeeding. In case of overdose, serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, cardiac arrhythmias, and changes in blood pressure may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment, and special care is necessary for the risk of bronchospasm when treating cardiac arrhythmias. Lastly, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers is important for maintaining quality and preventing accidents.

• Headache
• tremor
• palpitations
• tachycardia
• arrhythmia
• atrial fibrillation
• supraventricular tachycardia
• ectopic beats
• myocardial ischemia
• restlessness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and humidity exposure. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain its effectiveness and safety for an extended period.

Appearance

This medication is a white or light yellow rectangular tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle