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How to Take Metaproterenol / Orciprenaline and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

It comes as a tablet and inhaler to inhale by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Inhaler: The usual single dose is two to three inhalations.
Oral: 20 mg 3 to 4 times a day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with fast heartbeat, abnormal heart rhythm and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Metaproterenol / Orciprenaline

This medication is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma and other respiratory diseases

Trade Names/Brand Names of Metaproterenol / Orciprenaline

International :

Alupent, Metaprel

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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