About Berotec 2.5mg Tablets
Short-acting beta-2 agonist bronchodilator
Used for
- Relief of bronchospasm in asthma
- Relief of reversible airway narrowing in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Usual adult dose
For oral treatment, commonly 2.5–5 mg three times daily; dosing varies by country and indication.
Usual dose in children
Not routinely used orally in children; pediatric dosing requires specialist direction.
Common side effects
- Tremor
- Palpitations or rapid heartbeat
- Headache
- Low blood potassium, especially with high doses
Important warnings
- May cause serious heart rhythm problems, particularly with excessive doses.
- Use cautiously with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or overactive thyroid.
- Worsening breathing or frequent need for doses may signal poorly controlled disease.
- Oral fenoterol is not authorized or commonly available in many countries.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; beta-agonists can affect the mother’s and fetus’s heart rate.
Breastfeeding
Use cautiously; safety information for oral fenoterol during breastfeeding is limited.
Interactions
- Other sympathomimetics can increase heart effects.
- Beta-blockers can reduce bronchodilator effects.
- Diuretics and corticosteroids can increase low-potassium risk.
- Some antidepressants and anesthetics can increase heart rhythm risks.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.