Asthalin 2 mg Tablet

Asthalin 2 mg Tablet is a prescription bronchodilator that contains 2 mg of salbutamol (albuterol) in each tablet. It belongs to the short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA) class, which helps relax the muscles around the airways so breathing is easier. Asthalin 2 mg Tablet is used to relieve and prevent symptoms of bronchospasm in asthma and other reversible airway conditions. This oral tablet form may be chosen when a doctor wants a lower tablet strength for symptom control or prevention.

How it works: Salbutamol in Asthalin 2 mg Tablet relaxes the tightened muscles around the airways, which opens the breathing tubes and makes air move in and out more easily. Taken by mouth, the tablet is absorbed through the digestive system and then works on the lungs to help ease wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

Asthalin 2 mg Tablet is the lower tablet strength in the Asthalin line, compared with Asthalin 4 mg Tablet. Because it has 2 mg of salbutamol in each tablet, it may suit patients who need a smaller dose or a more cautious starting dose based on age, symptoms, and medical history. A doctor may choose this strength when they want to reduce the chance of dose-related side effects such as tremor, palpitations, or nervousness.

• Relief of asthma symptoms
• Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm
• Treatment of reversible airway narrowing
• Short-term relief of wheezing or chest tightness

• Swallow the Asthalin 2 mg Tablet with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; the dose and timing depend on your symptoms and age.
• If your doctor tells you to take it before exercise, take it in advance as directed.
• You can take the tablet with or without food unless your prescriber advises differently.
• Do not increase the dose or take extra tablets for worsening symptoms without medical advice.

Each Asthalin 2 mg Tablet provides 2 mg of salbutamol (albuterol). The usual number of doses per day depends on the reason for treatment and your doctor’s instructions, and the total daily amount should not be exceeded without medical guidance. Because this is a specific 2 mg tablet strength, your prescriber may use it to fine-tune dosing rather than relying on a stronger tablet such as Asthalin 4 mg Tablet.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Salbutamol / Albuterol may include:

• Shakiness or tremor, which may be more noticeable at this strength in sensitive patients
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Headache
• Nervousness or feeling restless
• Muscle cramps
• Mild throat irritation or cough

• Use caution if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, an abnormal heartbeat, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, or seizure history.
• Asthalin 2 mg Tablet may cause tremor or palpitations, so be careful with driving or tasks that need full alertness until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid taking extra doses to treat severe breathing problems; if symptoms are getting worse, seek urgent medical care.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other asthma medicines.
• Do not use it to replace a rescue inhaler during a sudden severe asthma attack unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so.
• Contact a doctor if you need the tablet more often than prescribed, because that can mean your asthma is not well controlled.

• Other beta-agonists, including asthma inhalers or tablets, may increase side effects.
• Beta-blockers can reduce the effect of salbutamol and may worsen breathing.
• Diuretics may increase the risk of low potassium when combined with salbutamol.
• MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants may increase cardiovascular side effects.
• Some heart medicines or stimulants may increase palpitations and tremor.

Store Asthalin 2 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.