Derihaler 2.5 mg Respules

Derihaler 2.5 mg Respules is an albuterol (salbutamol) medicine used to help open the airways in people with asthma and other reversible breathing problems. Each respule contains 2.5 mg of salbutamol/albuterol, a short-acting bronchodilator that helps relieve wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. It is used when quick relief of bronchospasm is needed or before exercise in people who have exercise-induced symptoms. Derihaler 2.5 mg Respules is supplied as a box of 10 packs from Zydus Cadila, India.

How it works: Albuterol relaxes the smooth muscle around the airways, which helps widen the breathing tubes and makes it easier for air to move in and out. In this respule form, the medicine is delivered by nebulizer so it can work directly in the lungs.

The 2.5 mg strength is a standard dose used when a prescriber wants a full, ready-to-use nebulizer unit rather than a lower-dose option. Compared with lower amounts, Derihaler 2.5 mg Respules is more appropriate for patients whose doctor has assessed that this dose matches their age, symptoms, and response to treatment. It is not meant to be chosen on your own, because albuterol dosing should be individualized.

• Relief of asthma wheezing
• Treatment of bronchospasm
• Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm
• Short-term relief of chest tightness
• Help with shortness of breath caused by reversible airway narrowing

• Use Derihaler 2.5 mg Respules only with a nebulizer, not by mouth and not as a tablet.
• Open the respule only when you are ready to use it, and pour the full contents into the nebulizer cup if directed.
• Breathe in the mist slowly and steadily through the mouthpiece or mask until the cup is empty.
• Do not mix with other medicines in the nebulizer unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is okay.
• If you use it before exercise, take it at the timing your doctor recommends, usually shortly before activity.
• Follow the exact device instructions for your nebulizer so you receive the full 2.5 mg dose.

Each Derihaler 2.5 mg Respules unit provides 2.5 mg of salbutamol/albuterol for nebulized inhalation. How often it is used depends on age, symptom severity, and how well you respond; doctors may prescribe it several times a day as needed, but you should not use it more often than prescribed or exceed the maximum daily amount your clinician gives you.

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
• Nervousness or restlessness
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Muscle cramps
• Mild throat irritation after nebulization

• Use only if a clinician has told you this 2.5 mg dose is appropriate for you.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmia, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, or seizures.
• Too much albuterol can worsen tremor, racing heartbeat, and low potassium, so do not use extra doses without medical advice.
• If your breathing gets worse instead of better, get urgent medical help right away.
• Use caution when driving or doing tasks if the medicine makes you shaky or dizzy.
• Tell your prescriber about pregnancy or breastfeeding before using Derihaler 2.5 mg Respules.
• Alcohol may make dizziness or palpitations feel worse in some people.

• Other bronchodilators or asthma medicines that can increase side effects
• Beta-blockers such as propranolol, which can reduce albuterol effect
• Diuretics, which may increase the risk of low potassium
• Digoxin, because albuterol can affect heart rhythm and digoxin levels indirectly
• Certain antidepressants or stimulants that can raise heart rate or blood pressure

Store Derihaler 2.5 mg Respules in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light, and use each respule only once after opening.