Alupent

Generic Name: Orciprenaline sulfate
Product Name: Alupent

Indication

Used for symptom relief during maintenance treatment of asthma and other conditions with reversible airways obstruction

Action

• Relax bronchial smooth muscle by stimulating beta 2 adrenoreceptors, thus increasing airway diameter
• Fast onset of action (5-15 minutes)
• Short duration of action (3-6 hours)

Dose advice

Adults and children: 0.75-1.5mg (1-2 inhalations) as required up to 3-4 times daily.

Schedule

S4

Common side effects

• Tremor
• Palpitations
• Headache

Uncommon side effects

• Increased heart rate (which can also lead to paroxysmal tachyarrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation or paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia)
• Muscle cramps
• Agitation
• Hyperactivity in childrenInsomnia
• Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) and hypokalaemia (low blood potassium) when drug taken in high doses

For further information talk to your doctor.