Indication & Dosage |
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Injection |
CARDIAC DISORDERS |
Adult:
As hydrochloride: 1-4 mcg/min to correct bradycardia or 4-8 mcg/min for acute Stokes-Adams attacks by slow IV infusion under ECG control. May also be given by intracardiac Inj in extreme cases. 200 mcg (as 1 mL of a 0.02% solution) SC/IM or 20-60 mcg (as 1-3 mL of a 0.002% solution) by slow IV injection. Adjust subsequent dose according to ventricular rate. |
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Any Route |
REVERSIBLE AIRWAYS OBSTRUCTION |
Adult:
As sulfate: Metered-Dose Inhaler: 1-3 inhalations (80 mcg) repeat if necessary after not <30 min. Max: 8 treatments/24 hrs. As sulfate: Aerosol/Inhaler: 400 mcg metered-doses. As hydrochloride: Nebulisation: 0.1% solution; or up to 1% in a hand-bulb nebuliser. |
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Precautions |
Hyperthyroidism, ischaemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus. Pregnancy and lactation. |
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Adverse Drug Reactions |
CV effects; tremor; headache; sweating; facial flushing. Prolonged use: Parotid glands swelling; severe damage to teeth and red-colored saliva and sputum (SL use). |
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Interactions |
Theophylline, b1-agonists. |
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