Procaterol
Also known as: Procaterol Hydrochloride
Procaterol is used as a bronchodialator in the management of asthma or in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Primary Characteristics
Procaterol is also known as Procaterol Hydrochloride.
It belongs to Quinolone.
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: 326.8 · Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Procaterol.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Procaterol is primarily indicated in conditions like Asthma, Chronic bronchitis, Dyspnea, Dysponea, Emphysema.
Contraindications
Procaterol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Dosage
Procaterol's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 50 mg | 50 mg | Every 24h | PO | Frequency may be increased upto twice daily if needed. |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| 0.937 ug/kg | 0.937 ug/kg | Every 12h | Oral | - |
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| 1.17 ug/kg | 1.17 ug/kg | Every 12h | Oral | |
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Procaterol is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Anaphylactoid reactions.
Warnings / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.25.1.1 — Oral/Parenteral antiasthmatics
- 2.25.1.2 — Inhalants