💡 Uses & Benefits
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Treats & prevents bronchospasm due to asthma or reversible obstructive airway disease in adults, adolescents, and children aged 6 years and older
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Selective β₂‑agonist (Levosalbutamol): Offers effective bronchodilation with fewer side effects than racemic salbutamol by eliminating the (S)-enantiomer
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Fast-acting relief: ideal for acute symptoms like wheezing, coughing, dyspnoea, and chest tightness
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Low-cost and widely available: Unit price around ৳1.00; 10‑tablet strip ≈ ৳10.00 in Bangladesh
📋 Dosage & Administration
| Category | Dosage |
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| Adults & ≥12 yrs | 1–2 mg per dose, three times daily* |
| Children (6–11 yrs) | 1 mg per dose, three times daily |
*Tablet form only; syrup available for younger patients or convenience
Administration Tips:
Take doses 6–8 hours apart. Use caution with other sympathomimetics to avoid cardiovascular overstimulation .
⚠️ Side Effects & Precautions
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Common reactions: Hypocalcemia, palpitations, fine tremor, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, diarrhea
Precautions:
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Monitor serum potassium, especially when co-administered with xanthines, corticosteroids, or diuretics in severe asthma
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Use in acute severe asthma should be under close supervision due to hypoxia risk
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to levosalbutamol or formulation components
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🤰 Pregnancy & Lactation
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Use only if benefit justifies fetal risk; limited human data on safety during lactation—exercise caution while prescribing to nursing mothers
✅ Product Details (Bangladesh Market)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic Name | Levosalbutamol 1 mg (Tablet) |
| Brand | Levostar 1 mg Tablet (Square Pharmaceuticals) |
| Pack Size & Price | 10×10 tablets; Unit price ~৳1.00; Strip ~৳10.00 |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place, away from light; keep out of children’s reach |
🧬 Why Choose Levostar?
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Provides rapid bronchodilation to relieve asthma and COPD symptoms
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Selective action minimizes side effects like tremor and tachycardia
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Affordable dosing with broad availability in Bangladesh
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Versatile form options: tablets and syrup available for different age groups
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