Salbutamol
Uses
Salbutamol is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
How it Works
Salbutamol is also known as a bronchodilator medicine because it dilates (widens) the airways in lungs. Salbutamol works by acting on the beta 2 receptors in the lungs which directly helps in opening up the air passages in the lungs so air can flow into the lungs more freely. Salbutamol helps to relieve the symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which can cause coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Salbutamol may suffer from such side effects;
Cough,
Respiratory tract inflammation,
Throat irritation,
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain,
Respiratory tract infection,
Headache,
A runny nose,
Dizzy sensation,
Dryness in the mouth,
Soreness in the throat
Theophylline
Uses
Theophylline is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (copd) and asthma.
How it Works
Theophylline is known as a bronchodilator. Theophylline works by relaxing muscles in the walls of the airways in lungs and chest, which opens the airways making breathign easier and making the lungs less sensitive to allergens and other causes of bronchospasm.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Theophylline can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Headache,
Restlessness
Chest pain or discomfort,
Dizziness,
Fainting,
Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat,
Increase in urine volume,
Lightheadedness,
Seizures.