Levhale Levalbuterol Hcl 0.63mg

  • Hudson Pharma is proud to introduce 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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