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Indication & Dosage |
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| PERSISTENT REVERSIBLE AIRWAYS OBSTRUCTION IN CONDITIONS EG, ASTHMA |
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10-20 mg once daily at bedtime. |
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| Administration |
May be taken with or without food. (Preferably taken shortly before bedtime.) |
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| Precautions |
DM, hyperthyroidism, myocardial insufficiency, arrhythmias, susceptibility to QT-interval prolongation. Pregnancy. |
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| Adverse Drug Reactions |
Fine tremor of skeletal muscle (e.g. hands), palpitations and muscle cramps; tachycardia, tenseness and peripheral vasodilation. |
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| Interactions |
Risk of hypokalaemia increased by co-admin of corticosteroids, diuretics or xanthines. Prolong the action of drugs e.g. suxamethonium. |
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