Bambuterol Hydrochloride
Indications
Aerodyl is used to treat bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema, as well as other lung conditions in which bronchospasm is a complicating factor.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
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.
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.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.