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Indications and Dosage
Inhalation/Respiratory
Bronchodilator Adult: 20 mcg tid. Oral Bronchodilator Adult: 20 mcg bid, may increase up to 40 mcg bid.
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Special Precautions
Hyperthyroidism, myocardial insufficiency, arrhythmias, susceptibility to QT-interval prolongation, hypertension, DM, severe asthma; pregnancy.
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Adverse Reactions
Fine tremor of skeletal muscle, palpitations, tachycardia, nervous tension, headaches, peripheral vasodilatation, muscle cramps (rare), hypokalaemia (large doses), hypersensitivity reactions.
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Drug Interactions
Increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias when used with potassium-depleting drugs e.g. thiazide or loop diuretics, amphotericin B, corticosteroids. Increased risk of hypokalaemia and tachycardia when used with high-dose theophylline.
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Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Clenbuterol is a direct-acting sympathomimetic with predominantly β-adrenergic activity and has selective action on β2-receptors. |
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MIMS Class
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