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Indications & Uses
Muterol is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Bambuterol is a prodrug of terbutaline and works as a long-acting β2 adrenergic receptor agonist, making it useful in treating asthma. It acts mainly on β2 receptors, and through this action it relaxes the smooth muscle of the airways, curbs the release of the body's own spasm-triggering substances, reduces the swelling caused by these mediators, and helps the airways clear mucus more effectively.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Children aged 2 to 5 years usually take 10 mg, which is 10 ml of syrup. For children aged 6 to 12 years, the usual dose is also 10 mg (10 ml of syrup), and the doctor may raise it to 20 mg.
In adults, the starting dose is 10 mg. If the medicine is working but more is needed, the dose can go up to 20 mg after 1 to 2 weeks, depending on how the patient responds.
Side Effects
Fatigue, nausea, palpitations, headache, dizziness, and tremor may occur.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Dose reduction is advised in patients with severely impaired kidney function, those with a genetic deficiency of plasma cholinesterase, and those with severe ischemic heart disease.
Contraindications
Not for use in hepatic impairment, liver cirrhosis, or severely impaired liver function.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
No teratogenic effects have been seen in animal studies of bambuterol, but caution is still advised during the first trimester of pregnancy. Whether bambuterol or its intermediate metabolites pass into breast milk is not known, so caution is advised when giving bambuterol to breastfeeding patients. Terbutaline does pass into breast milk, though at therapeutic doses an effect on the infant is unlikely. Transient hypoglycemia has been reported in newborn pre-term infants following maternal treatment with a ß2 agonist.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
No case of bambuterol overdose has been reported in humans so far. If someone did take too much, it would probably lead to high levels of terbutaline, so the same symptoms and signs could appear. These include headache, anxiety, tremor, nausea, tonic muscle cramps, palpitations, tachycardia and cardiac arrhythmias. A fall in blood pressure sometimes occurs after terbutaline overdose.
On laboratory tests, hyperglycaemia and lactacidosis sometimes occur. High doses of β2-agonists may also cause hypokalaemia, as a result of redistribution of potassium.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Store Bambuterol Hydrochloride below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Common questions about Muterol 5 mg
What is Muterol 5 mg Syrup?
Muterol 5 mg Syrup is a medicine that contains Bambuterol Hydrochloride. It is made by The ACME Laboratories Ltd. It belongs to the Short-acting selective & β2-adrenoceptor stimulants group of medicines.
What is Muterol used for?
Muterol is used for: Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Bronchitis.
What are the side effects of Muterol?
Fatigue, nausea, palpitations, headache, dizziness, and tremor may occur.
Can I take Muterol during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No teratogenic effects have been seen in animal studies of bambuterol, but caution is still advised during the first trimester of pregnancy. Whether bambuterol or its intermediate metabolites pass into breast milk is not known, so caution is advised when giving bambuterol to breastfeeding patients. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Muterol?
No case of bambuterol overdose has been reported in humans so far. If someone did take too much, it would probably lead to high levels of terbutaline, so the same symptoms and signs could appear. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Muterol?
Store Bambuterol Hydrochloride below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Do I need a prescription for Muterol?
Muterol is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.