Description
LEVHALELEVALBUTEROL HCL 0.63MG
- Hudson Pharma introduced LEVHALE, which is the first and only levalbuterol bronchodilator nebulizing solution in Pakistan.
- Levhale is a short-acting beta-agonist used during asthma attacks for immediate symptomatic relief. It is taken when needed to relax the tightened muscles around the airway passages and relieve shortness of breath.
- Levhale acts within minutes to rapidly ease bronchospasm symptoms with duration of action lasting for up to 8 hours.
- Each 3mL respule is preservative-free and contains 0.63mg levalbuterol HCl. It is available in a pack of 20 respules.
- Levhale is intended for nebulization only.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
INDICATIONS
- For the treatment or prevention of bronchospasms in adults, adolescents, and children with reversible obstructive airway disease.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to levalbuterol or salbutamol.
ADVERSE EFFECTS
- Palpitations
- Chest pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Tremors
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ PRECAUTIONS
- Other short-acting sympathomimetic aerosol bronchodilators or epinephrine should be used with caution with levalbuterol.
DOSAGE
| Children* | Adults/Adolescents | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (≤4 years) | 5-11 years | ≥12 years | |
| Bronchospasm | 0.31mg – 1.25mg every 4-6 hours as needed | 0.31mg-0.63mg every 8 hours as needed | 0.63mg-1.25mg every 8 hours as needed |
| Exacerbations of Asthma (acute, severe)** | 0.075mg/kg (min dose 1.25mg) every 20 minutes for 3 doses, then 0.075mg-0.15mg/kg (max 5mg) every 1-4 hours as needed | 1.25mg-2.5mg every 20 minutes for 3 doses, then 1.25mg-5mg every 1-4 hours as needed | |
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