Bricanyl for Asthma and COPD Relief

Bricanyl is a medication used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by relaxing the muscles in the airways and increasing air flow to the lungs.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available by prescription in pharmacies.
Active Ingredient
Terbutaline
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Bricanyl FAQ


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How does Bricanyl work?

Bricanyl products all contain the active ingredient terbutaline sulfate, which is a type of medicine called a short-acting beta 2 agonist. Terbutaline works by acting on receptors in the lungs called beta 2 receptors. It causes the muscles in the airways to relax and allows the airways to open.

Does Bricanyl have terbutaline?

Bricanyl turbohaler, respules, tablets and injection all contain terbutaline, which is a medicine used to open the airways and make breathing easier in people with breathing problems including: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). How does Bricanyl work?

What is Bricanyl inhaler?

It also reduces the potential for side effects occurring in other parts of the body, as the amount absorbed into the blood through the lungs is lower than if it is taken by mouth. Bricanyl inhaler is known as a 'reliever'.

Is Bricanyl teratogenic?

Although no teratogenic effects have been observed in animals or in patients, Bricanyl should only be administered with caution during the first trimester of pregnancy. Breast-feeding. Terbutaline is secreted via breast milk but any effect on the infant is unlikely at therapeutic doses.

What is a Bricanyl tablet?

Qualitative and quantitative composition Each tablet contains 5mg terbutaline sulfate. Each Bricanyl Tablet contains 104 mg lactose monohydrate. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. Pharmaceutical form Tablet. Off white, circular, biconvex tablet, engraved A/BT and scored on one side, symbol '5' on the reverse. 4.

What is the composition of Bricanyl?

Bricanyl Tablets 5mg 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition Each tablet contains 5mg terbutaline sulfate. Excipient (s) with known effect Each Bricanyl Tablet contains 104 mg lactose monohydrate. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

What is the product code for Bricanyl tablets?

The text only version may be available in large print, Braille or audio CD . For further information call emc accessibility on 0800 198 5000 . The product code (s) for this leaflet is: 17901/0116. 1. What Bricanyl Tablets are and what they are used for 2. What you need to know before you take Bricanyl Tablets 3. How to take Bricanyl Tablets 4.

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