Aruterol

Country of origin - Germany
Pharm-Group - Agents that stimulate beta-adrenergic receptors

Manufacturers - Ankerfarm GmbH (Germany)
International name - Fenoterol
Synonyms - Berotek, Berotek-100, Berotek-N, Partusisten, Partusisten intrapartal, Fenoterol, Ftagirol
Dosage forms - dosed aerosol 0.2 mg/dose
Composition - Active ingredient - fenoterol.
Indications for use: Bronchial asthma, asthmatic bronchitis, emphysema, pneumosclerosis, threat of premature birth.
Contraindications - Hypersensitivity, heart defects, arrhythmia, ischemic heart disease, decompensated diabetes mellitus, thyrotoxicosis, glaucoma, status asthmaticus, pregnancy (first trimester). Restrictions on use: Pregnancy (II and III trimester) and breastfeeding is possible if the expected effect of therapy exceeds the potential risk to the fetus or child, children's age (up to 6 years).
Side effects - From the nervous system and sensory organs: hand tremors, dizziness, headache, nervousness, weakness. From the cardiovascular system and blood (hematopoiesis, hemostasis): tachycardia, palpitations; when using high doses - a decrease in DBP and an increase in SBP, arrhythmia. From the respiratory system: cough, paradoxical bronchospasm. From the gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting. Other: sweating, myalgia and muscle spasms, hypokalemia, allergic reactions.
Interaction - MAO inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, anticholinergics, xanthines (theophylline), corticosteroids, diuretics, other beta-agonists may enhance the effects, incl. side effects (especially with hypokalemia). Halogenated hydrocarbon anesthetics (halothane, trichlorethylene, enflurane) potentiate the effect on the cardiovascular system. Beta blockers significantly reduce activity.
Overdose - Symptoms: tachycardia, palpitations, arterial hyper- or hypotension, increased pulse pressure, anginal pain, arrhythmia, flushing, tremor. Treatment: prescription of sedatives, tranquilizers, and in severe cases, intensive care.
Special instructions - No data available.
Literature - Encyclopedia of Medicines 2004