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
Bromhexine
Uses
Bromhexine is used in the treatment of cough.
How it Works
Bromhexine works by thinning and loosening the sticky mucus secretions in the nasal passageway, making it easier to cough the mucus out and treating the cough.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Bromhexine include the symptoms below;
Irritation of ear,
Allergic skin rash,
Dizziness,
Headache
Etofylline
Uses
Etofylline is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder or COPD and Asthma.
How it Works
Etofylline works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways. This then opens up the airways and makes breathing easier thus relieving any breathing difficulties.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Etofylline may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Abdominal upset,
Headache,
Restlessness
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