Procaterol: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Procaterol is a beta-2 agonist bronchodilator. It is a prescription medicine used for asthma and wheezy bronchitis. In Pakistan it is available as syrup and tablets, made by 2 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 Procaterol works
Procaterol stimulates beta-2 receptors in the muscles lining the airways, causing them to relax. This widens the airways, making breathing easier. It does not treat the underlying airway inflammation of asthma, which usually needs a preventer medicine.
What is Procaterol used for?
- Asthma and wheezy bronchitis
Procaterol is used to relieve and prevent wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness caused by narrowed airways. It is prescribed for asthma, wheezy bronchitis and other chest conditions with airway narrowing, in both adults and children. In Pakistan it is commonly given as a syrup for children with wheezy chests.
Side effects of Procaterol
Procaterol may cause a few side effects, which usually ease as the body gets used to it. These include:
- Shakiness or tremor
- Fast or pounding heartbeat
- Headache
- Nervousness or restlessness
- Nausea
Get urgent medical help if breathing gets worse or your usual treatment is not working, or if you have chest pain or a very fast or irregular heartbeat.
Precautions and warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid or diabetes.
- Taking it with steroids, diuretics or theophylline can lower potassium levels, so your doctor may monitor this.
- If you need it more often than usual, see your doctor, as your asthma may not be well controlled.
- Keep using any preventer medicine your doctor has prescribed.
- Speak to your doctor before using it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Procaterol
What is the price of Procaterol in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Procaterol products currently in stock range from Rs 46 to Rs 199 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Procarol 50 mcg Tablet at Rs 46. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Procaterol are available in Pakistan?
Procaterol is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Proact (Kizen Pharma) and Procarol (Olive Health Care).Do I need a prescription for Procaterol?
Yes. Procaterol 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 Procaterol be used during pregnancy?
Speak to your doctor before using it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Are all Procaterol brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Procaterol 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.
Procaterol brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 4 products containing Procaterol from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
