Fenoterol

Fenoterol belongs to the pharmacological class of Beta 2-adrenergic agonists. Fenoterol appears to have bronchodilating properties.

Fenoterol had been approved for relieving symptoms as well as for the treatment and maintenance of episodes of asthma and bronchospasm.

Fenoterol is available in Germany, India, Japan.

Fenoterol belongs to the pharmacological class of Beta 2-adrenergic agonists. Fenoterol appears to have bronchodilating properties.

Fenoterol had been approved for relieving symptoms as well as for the treatment and maintenance of episodes of asthma and bronchospasm.

Fenoterol is an adrenergic beta-2 agonist. Asthma results from a narrowing of the bronchial tubes. This narrowing is caused by muscle spasm and inflammation within the bronchial tubes. Agonism of the beta-2 adrenergic receptors by Fenoterol leads to a relaxation of the smooth muscles surrounding these airway tubes which then increases the diameter and ease of air flow through the tubes.

The common side effects associated with the use of Fenoterol is headache , dizziness, nervousness,shakiness, and cough.

Fenoterol is available in the form of the Inhalation solution,Metered dose inhaler ,Oral solutions and Oral tablets.

Fenoterol is available in the form of the Inhalation solution,Metered dose inhaler ,Oral solutions and Oral tablets.

Fenoterol had been used in the treatment of the following conditions

• Asthma
• Bronchospasm

Fenoterol can help to relieve symptoms and also for the treatment and maintenance of asthma and bronchospasm.

Fenoterol was used following clinical indications/conditions:

• Asthma
• Bronchospasm

Oral Inhalation:

Metered Dose Inhalers:

1. Remove cap. Some caps must be squeezed at the sides to release it.

2. Check the dose counter of the device .

3. Hold the inhaler upright and shake well before use.

4. Now breathe out gently away from the inhaler before inhaling.

5. Put mouthpiece between teeth and close lips tightly

6. Slowly breathing through mouth and at the same time press down firmly on canister slowly simultaneously

7. Take a slow and deep breath

8. Hold breath for about 5 or 10 seconds or as long as comfortable

9. While holding breath, remove the inhaler from mouth

10. Breathe out gently away from inhaler

11. Repeat all steps starting from step 3,if more than one dose is needed,

12. Replace cap

Oral Tablet:

To be swallowed as a whole with water.

Adults:

Asthma or bronchospasm, acute:

Oral inhalation:

Metered-dose inhaler: Mild to moderate symptoms: 1 inhalation initially; may repeat in 5 minutes as needed; maximum dose: 8 inhalations/day. For severe exacerbation of asthma: 4 inhalations every 10 minutes or 8 inhalations every 20 minutes for up to 4 hours, then every 1 to 4 hours as needed.

Solution for nebulization: Mild to moderate symptoms: 0.5 to 1.25 mg (2 to 5 drops) every 4 hours as needed; maximum: 2 mg (8 drops)/day. For severe exacerbation of asthma: 2.5 to 5 mg (10 to 20 drops) inhaled via nebulization every 20 minutes for 3 doses, then 2.5 to 10 mg (10 to 40 drops) every 1 to 4 hours as needed.

Oral:

Solution: Oral: 2.5 to 5 mg 3 times daily

Tablets: Oral: 2.5 mg 3 times daily

Exercised-induced bronchospasm: Oral inhalation:

Metered-dose inhaler: 1 or 2 inhalations prior to exercise; maximum dose: 8 inhalations/day

Solution for nebulization: 0.5 mg (2 drops) inhaled prior to exercise

Inhalation solution,Metered dose inhaler , Oral solutions and Oral tablets.

Smoking cessation and maintaining health is a must.

Caffeine should be avoided or limited to use as it might lead to the risk of nausea, palpitations, nervousness, rapid heartbeat, etc.

Alcohol intake should be avoided in the patients, especially with an underlying liver disorder or liver dysfunction.

Diet containing food with high sugar content and also carbohydrates should be restricted.This includes jams, candies,pies, cakes, honey,cookies,chips and bread. It is also advised to reduce as well as limit the intake of cholesterol and saturated fat and instead choose poultry, lean meat or fish.

The dietary restrictions should be individualized as per the patient's requirements.

Fenoterol may be contraindicated under the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the medication.

The adverse reactions related to Fenoterol can be categorized as

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Shakiness
• Nervousness
• Cough

The common side effects of Fenoterol include the following:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Shakiness
• Nervousness
• Cough

As Fenoterol is absorbed only to a very limited extent, no action other than medical observation should be necessary alone or with symptomatic treatment if any symptoms appear.

Pharmacodynamics

Fenoterol, an adrenergic bronchodilator, widens constricted airways in the lungs by relaxing the smooth muscles that surround the bronchial passages.

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