Fenoterol
Instructions for use:
- 1. Pharmacological action
- 2. Release form
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Method of application
- 5. Side effects
- 6. Contraindications
Fenoterol is a bronchodilator, selective beta2-adrenergic agonist.
Pharmacological action of Fenoterol
Fenoterol acts on beta2-adrenergic receptors. The mechanism of action of the drug itself is directly related to the activation of the catalyst for the conversion of ATP, which leads to an increase and acceleration of the formation of c-AMP, which leads to a decrease in the concentration of calcium in the organelles of muscle cells, which ensure their contraction.
When using Fenoterol, as a bronchodilator, it increases the volume of the bronchi, the volume of inhaled air and increases breathing.
Release form
Fenoterol is available in the form of tablets, aerosols, solution for inhalation, solution for injection and infusion.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Fenoterol is used in the form of inhalation in the case of treatment of attacks of bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, spastic bronchitis, for the prevention of asthma after physical exertion, in preparation for the administration of other drugs.
Fenoterol is also used for bronchodilation tests in the study of respiratory function. It is also used in obstetrics with the threat of premature birth or the threat of miscarriage after 4 months of pregnancy.
Mode of application
According to the instructions of Fenoterol when inhaled with this drug for the relief of bronchospasm, a single dose is 0.2 g. The frequency of inhalations is not more than 3 hours. For the prevention of asthma attacks, the mass of the drug dose is 0.2 g 3 times a day, for children it is adjusted and is 0.1 g and with a frequency of no more than 4 times a day.
Side effects of Fenoterol
Fenoterol can cause various side effects in the work of the cardiovascular system, such as: heart palpitations, tachycardia, in the work of the central nervous system (anxiety, tremor, nervousness), on the part of the digestive tract (nausea, vomiting), changes in metabolism, namely an increase in the percentage of glucose in the blood.
Fenoterol can also cause side effects in the respiratory system, increased sweating, weakness, and sometimes allergic reactions.
According to reviews of Fenoterol, it should be taken with extreme caution by patients with diabetes mellitus if myocardial infarction has been suffered.
Contraindications
According to the instructions of Fenoterol, it should not be taken in case of diseases of obstructive cardiomyopathy, tachyarrhythmia, thyrotoxicosis. When used in obstetrics, you should be careful in case of heart disease, multiple pregnancy, intrauterine infections.
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
