Breton Syrup

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Oral Bronchodilation Adult: Initially, 1-2 mg bid, increase to 2 mg tid if necessary.

Oral Bronchodilation Child: 1-6 yr: 0.25-0.5 mg bid, 6-10 yr: 0.5-1 mg bid, 10-14 yr: 1-1.5 mg bid.

Phaeochromocytoma.

Hyperthyroidism, myocardial insufficiency, arrhythmias, susceptibility to QT-interval prolongation, hypertension and DM.

Not Classi

Increased risk of arrhythmia with digoxin. Hypokalaemia with concomitant admin of xanthines, corticosteroids and diuretics.

Fine tremor of skeletal muscle, palpitations, muscle cramps, tachycardia, nervous tension, headache, peripheral vasodilatation, hypersensitivity reactions.

Tulobuterol is a direct-acting sympathomimetic with selective action on ?2-receptors. It is available orally, as a inhaler and as a transdermal patch. It is given as the hydrochloride by mouth and the base as transdermal formulation and inhalation.

Breton 1mg/5ml Syrup manufactured by Drug International Ltd.. Its generic name is Tulobuterol Hydrochloride.