Asthalin® Inhaler is prescribed to treat bronchospasm which occurs in diseases like asthma, COPD, and bronchitis.It contains medicine in aerosol form and has an immediate effect when administered. Asthalin® Inhaler helps manage chronic bronchospasm, relieving symptoms like wheezing, chest tightness, and cough. The medicine is suitable for patients over 6 years of age.
Active Ingredient
Description
Asthalin® Inhaler is manufactured by Cipla and is used to treat and relieve symptoms of bronchospasm, which is narrowing of the small airways of the lungs or bronchioles that happens in reversible obstructive diseases like asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. The inhaler is used to relieve breathing difficulties caused by bronchospasm with symptoms including, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness. It can also be used to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm, which is a form of asthma that is only triggered by exercise, and also allergy induced asthma to known allergens like pollen or cats. The medicine is a 'reliever' inhaler because it is has a rapid onset (within 5 minutes) but is a short-acting medicine, hence it cannot be used to treat the asthma disease. Asthalin® Inhaler contains Salbutamol as the active ingredient. Salbutamol is a bronchodilator belonging to the class of short-acting, selective beta2-adrenergic receptor agonists. It has a direct action on the sympathetic supply to the smooth muscles of the airways. It also acts on the beta2-adrenergic receptors in the airway. Both its activity causes relaxation of the smooth muscles which relieves bronchospasm.
Indications:
- asthma;
- COPD;
- emphysema.
MOA (mechanism of action):
Salbutamol, a beta2-agonist, and bronchodilator that acts directly on the small airways of the lungs (bronchioles). Contraction of the bands of smooth muscle that surrounds the small bronchiole tubes causes narrowing of the airways in response to an asthma trigger. Salbutamol in Asthalin® Inhaler binds to beta2-receptors on the smooth muscle causing the muscle to relax and the airways to widen (bronchodilation). This reduces bronchospasm (contraction or the airways) and allows the airways to open making it easier to breathe and removing symptoms of asthma, such as chest tightness, wheezing, cough and, shortness of breath. Salbutamol is a rapid-acting bronchodilator but has a short duration of action, lasting 4-6 hours and is used as a reliever medication for severe asthma, delivered into the lungs as an aerosol with each actuation (puff).
Dosage
Asthalin® Inhaler should be used on an empty stomach.
For the relief of acute episodes of bronchospasm:
Adults:
- 1 or 2 puffs as necessary;
-maximum dose is up to 8 puffs in 24 hours.
Children (6 - 12 years):
- 1 puff as necessary;
- maximum dose is up to 4 puffs in 24 hours.
To prevent allergen- or exercise-induced bronchospasm:
Adults:
- two inhalations 15 minutes prior to exercise or exposure to an allergen;
- maximum dose is 2 puffs up to 4 times a day.
Children (6 - 12 years):
- one inhalation 15 minutes prior to exercise or exposure to an allergen;.
- maximum dose is 1 puff up to 4 times a day.
How to use Asthalin® Inhaler:
1. Insert the mouthpiece in the mouth.
2. Seal your lips around it.
3. Depress to release medicine.
4. Inhale deeply.
5. Do not exhale into the inhaler.
6. Rinse your mouth after use.
7. If you use more than one inhalation at a time, wait at least 1 minute before using the second inhalation and shake the inhaler again.
Missing a dose
If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not exceed the doctor’s recommended dose.
Overdose
If an overdose occurs and you are feeling unwell, you should seek emergency medical attention or contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F) and away from excess moisture and heat. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Keep out of the reach of children. Keep it capped.
