Rimiterol (HBr)

Drug #650

Rimiterol (HBr) is a beta receptor agonist. Rimiterol (HBr) is used in asthma. It relaxes the smooth muscle in the lungs and dilates or expands the bronchi (air ways) in lungs and makes breathing easy.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Catecholamine.

It belongs to Beta-2 adrenergic agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Bronchodilator pharmacological group.

Molecular Weight: 304.2 · pK_a: 8.7, 10.3 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 10 · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 20 · Non-proprietary name: Rimiterol (HBr).

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Rimiterol (HBr) has an oral bioavailability is 73% (±2%), pre-systemic (first-pass) metabolism accounts for 83% (±7%).

Distribution: Rimiterol (HBr) has a volume of distribution is unknown. plasma protein binding is unknown.

Elimination: it is metabolised via Hepatic, plasma half-life is < 5 min.

Indications

Rimiterol (HBr) is primarily indicated in conditions like Asthma, Bronchitis, Diagnostic bronchodilator test, Obstructive airway disease.

Contraindications

Rimiterol (HBr) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypertension, Thyrotoxicosis, Heart disease.

Dosage

Rimiterol (HBr)'s dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
7.14 ug/kg	7.14 ug/kg	Every 4h	Inhalation	-
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
7.14 ug/kg	7.14 ug/kg	Every 4h	Inhalation	-
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Rimiterol (HBr) in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Hypokalemia .

Rimiterol (HBr) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Idiosyncratic hypersensitivity reactions. Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Rimiterol (HBr) are Tachycardia , Hyperkalemia, Hyperglycemia, Tremor, Hyperinsulinemia , Anxiety , Fall in B.P. .

Rimiterol (HBr) is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Anxiety, Tachycardia, Tremors.

Warnings / Precautions

Rimiterol should be used with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism, myocardial insufficiency, arrhythmias, hypertension and diabetes mellitus. It should be used with caution during pregnancy.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Rimiterol (HBr) should be stored Aerosols.

Drug Classification

1.25.1.2 — Inhalants