Aerophin
Generic: Racepinephrine
Treatment Duration:
Cheaper & Alternative Brands (11.25 mg/0.5 ml)
Same active generic (Racepinephrine), same form (Nebuliser Solution), exact same strength (11.25 mg/0.5 ml)No other brands currently registered with this exact active generic and dosage form.
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
For temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma: Wheezing, tightness of chest and shortness of breath.
Dosage & Administration
Adults and children 4 years of age and over-
Jet Nebulizer
: Nebulisation for fifteen minutes every 3 to 4 hours. One 0.5 ml ampoule should be diluted to a volume of 3 to 5 ml with sterile 0.9% sodium chloride solution.
Hand-held Bulb Nebulizer
: 1 to 3 inhalations not more often than every 3 hours. The racepinephrine inhalation solution does not require dilution. Should not use more than 12 inhalations in 24 hours.
Children under 4 years of age: Use according to the physician's direction.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Side effects of Aerophin includes headache, loss of appetite, nausea & vomiting, nervousness, tremors, trouble sleeping, fear, agitation, anxiety, restlessness, dizziness, impaired memory, hallucinations, and psychosis. Severe allergic reactions (rash, hives, itching, and difficulty in breathing, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue), chest pain, fast heartbeat and wheezing may occur. Besides, elevations of heart rate and blood pressure or arrhythmias may occur. Cardiac patients with coronary artery disease or hypertension may worsen condition.
Warnings & Precautions
Aerophin should be used cautiously in patients with: cardiac disease (angina, tachycardia, myocardial infarction, hypertension), hyperthyroidism, diabetes, cerebral arteriosclerosis. Excessive use may lead to tolerance and paradoxical bronchospasm. Besides, it is advised not to use Aerophin if symptoms are not relieved within 20 minutes or become worse. Aerophin solution should not be used if it is brown in color or cloudy, pinkish or if it contains a precipitate.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Racepinephrine is an alpha- and beta-adrenoreceptor stimulant. Racepinephrine works by widening the airways, reducing spasms of bronchial muscles of asthma patients, which makes it easier to breathe.