Aerocort Rotacap
About Aerocort Rotacap
Aerocort is a member of the group of drugs called short-acting beta-2 agonists. This medicine is used to treat asthma.
This medication should be used with caution in those with severe asthma, heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, an overactive thyroid gland, infection of the lungs, arrhythmias, those who have intolerance to some sugars or those with low levels of potassium in their blood.
What are the uses of Aerocort Rotacap
What are the contraindications of Aerocort Rotacap ?
Hypersensitivity
What are the side effects of Aerocort Rotacap ?
Respiratory Tract Infection
Headache
Key highlights of Aerocort Rotacap
Is It safe with alcohol?
Consult your doctor before consuming liquor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Consult your doctor before the consumption of this medication.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any overdose instructions?
In case of overdose, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.
How does this medication work?
This medication is a short-acting beta-2 agonist that stimulates beta-2 receptors in the lungs. In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease conditions like asthma where the airways become constricted, this medication opens the airways, and makes it easier for you to breathe.
FAQs about Aerocort Rotacap
Ques : What is Aerocort Rotacap?
Ans : Salbutamol is a salt which performs its action by calming the muscles in the air passages and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.
Ques : What are the uses of Aerocort Rotacap?
Ans : Salbutamol is a salt, which is used for the treatment and prevention from asthma.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of Aerocort Rotacap?
Ans : Side effects include Coughing, Difficulty in breathing, Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet and others.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Aerocort Rotacap?
Ans : Salbutamol should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.
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