Levair B Transhaler
Lupin Ltd

prescription required

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Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Levair B Transhaler may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Levair B Transhaler is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Levair B Transhaler may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Levair B Transhaler in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Levair B Transhaler in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol   50mcg

Uses of Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol
Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.

How to use Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol
Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.

How Levair B Transhaler works
Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and makes breathing easier.

Side Effects:

Common Tremor, Headache, Restlessness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Palpitations.

Expert advice for Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol

Oral Levosalbutamol should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure and heart diseases.
Levosalbutamol may cause a fall in blood potassium levels, potassium levels may have to be monitored especially if other drugs like theophylline, aminophylline, corticosteroids and diuretics (medicines which increase urine output) are used together.
If you need more than required dose of oral Levosalbutamol, it could be indication of worsening asthma, in such cases you need to consult doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Levosalbutamol steroid?
No. It belongs to a class of drugs called beta agonists. It relaxes the muscles in the walls of the airways, opens them and thereby eases breathing in patients who have reversible obstructive airway disease like asthma, or some cases of chronic bronchitis

Q. What is Levosalbutamol syrup?
Levosalbutamol syrup is available for oral use to prevent and treat breathlessness in patients of asthma or chronic bronchitis. It contains 1 mg of Levosalbutamol per 5 ml of syrup.

Available Substitutes
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