Bambuterol: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Bambuterol is a long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a prescription medicine used for asthma and wheezing. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, syrup and solution, made by 9 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Bambuterol works
Bambuterol is an inactive prodrug that the body slowly converts into terbutaline. Terbutaline stimulates beta-2 receptors in the airway muscles, causing them to relax and the airways to widen. Because the conversion happens gradually, the effect lasts around a full day.
What is Bambuterol used for?
- Asthma and wheezing
Bambuterol tablets and syrup are used as a regular treatment to prevent asthma symptoms, such as wheezing, cough and breathlessness, including symptoms that wake people at night. Because it is taken by mouth, it can be useful for people who find inhalers difficult. It is a maintenance medicine and does not give quick relief during an asthma attack.
Side effects of Bambuterol
Side effects of Bambuterol are similar to those of other beta-agonists and often ease with time. They include:
- Tremor, especially of the hands
- Palpitations
- Headache
- Muscle cramps
- Restlessness or trouble sleeping
Get urgent help if breathing worsens or your reliever inhaler does not help, or for chest pain or a fast, irregular heartbeat.
Precautions and warnings
- It does not replace a preventer inhaler, and you should keep using any steroid inhaler your doctor has prescribed.
- Tell your doctor about heart disease, an overactive thyroid, diabetes or kidney disease.
- Tell your surgeon or anaesthetist that you take it, as it can prolong the effect of the muscle relaxant suxamethonium.
- Beta-blocker medicines, including some eye drops, can reduce its effect and may worsen asthma.
- Speak to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Bambuterol
What is the price of Bambuterol in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Bambuterol products currently in stock range from Rs 151 to Rs 988 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Bambuzaf 5 mg|5ml Syrup at Rs 151. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Bambuterol are available in Pakistan?
Bambuterol is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Pulmiterol (Kizen Pharma), Pulmitac (Platinum Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Bambec (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd), Btno (Genix Pharma Ltd), Buterol (Hiranis Pharmaceutical), Bamtel (Schazoo Laboratories Ltd), Bambuscot (Scotman Pharmaceuticals) and Bambuzaf (Zafa Pharmaceutical Labortories Ltd), along with 1 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Bambuterol?
Yes. Bambuterol is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Bambuterol be used during pregnancy?
Speak to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Are all Bambuterol brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Bambuterol in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Bambuterol brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 20+ products containing Bambuterol from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
