{"id":6213,"date":"2021-01-03T14:49:49","date_gmt":"2021-01-03T14:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6213"},"modified":"2021-06-28T07:37:42","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T07:37:42","slug":"bricanyl-depot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/bricanyl-depot\/","title":{"rendered":"Bricanyl Depot &#8211; Terbutaline Sulphate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n5 mg and 7.5 mg&nbsp;prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;are&nbsp;<br>terbutaline sulphate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Bricanyl Depot is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bricanyl&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;makes it easier to breathe by dilating the trachea and relieving the cramp in the tracheal muscles.&nbsp;Dehydration of viscous mucus is facilitated.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bricanyl&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;is a special kind of tablet, which slowly releases the active substance.&nbsp;The effect of the tablet lasts for 12 hours.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;may be&nbsp;emptied of active substance without the tablet skeleton breaking down.&nbsp;A seemingly whole&nbsp;prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;can then come out with the stool.&nbsp;This does not matter, as the&nbsp;prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;has nevertheless given the intended effect.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bricanyl&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;is used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>cramps in the muscles of the airways that are not controlled by the will (&nbsp;smooth muscles&nbsp;)<\/li><li>asthma<\/li><li>tracheal catarrh&nbsp;(&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;bronchitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>damage to the alveoli (&nbsp;emphysema&nbsp;)<\/li><li>other lung diseases that cause a contraction of the airways<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before taking Bricanyl Depot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Bricanyl Depot:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to terbutaline sulphate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before using Bricanyl&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;if you have any of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>increased thyroid function (&nbsp;hyperthyroidism&nbsp;)<\/li><li>too low potassium levels in the blood<\/li><li>diabetes&nbsp;(diabetes)<\/li><li>heart disease, irregular heartbeat, or&nbsp;angina pectoris&nbsp;(angina)<\/li><li>glaucoma&nbsp;with narrow&nbsp;ventricular angle<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using a cortisone preparation, it is important that you continue with this when you start using Bricanyl&nbsp;Depot, even when your symptoms decrease.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice that the effect of Bricanyl&nbsp;Depot is getting&nbsp;worse and you need to take a higher&nbsp;dose&nbsp;than usual, contact your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your treatment may need to be reviewed.&nbsp;Do not increase your&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of Bricanyl&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;without talking to&nbsp;your&nbsp;doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Bricanyl Depot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.&nbsp;Some medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with Bricanyl&nbsp;Depot, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>certain medicines including&nbsp;eye drop&nbsp;that contain e.g.&nbsp;sotalol, atenolol,&nbsp;metoprolol,&nbsp;or&nbsp;timolol&nbsp;(so-called&nbsp;beta-blockers&nbsp;) for the treatment of high&nbsp;blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, and certain eye diseases<\/li><li>diuretics<\/li><li>certain other bronchodilators, so-called xanthine derivatives, or medicines containing&nbsp;salbutamol&nbsp;or ipratropium<\/li><li>medicines containing&nbsp;cortisone<\/li><li>certain drugs under anesthesia (anesthesia)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No teratogenic effects have been observed with the use of Bricanyl&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;during pregnancy.&nbsp;However, use Bricanyl&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;with caution during the first trimester and at the end of pregnancy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terbutaline sulphate passes into breast milk but is unlikely to affect breastfed infants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bricanyl&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to take Bricanyl Depot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults and children over 8 years is<\/em>&nbsp;1&nbsp;prolonged-release tablet of&nbsp;5 mg morning and evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;must not be divided or chewed but must be swallowed whole with liquid.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that Bricanyl&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;can cause usually occur at the beginning of treatment and usually disappear within 1-2 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;persist or are bothersome or if you notice any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;not mentioned in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>No known frequency (cannot be calculated from the available data):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chest pain (due to heart problems such as angina (&nbsp;angina pectoris&nbsp;).&nbsp;<strong>If this happens, tell your doctor or nurse immediately.<\/strong>&nbsp;However, do not stop using the medicine unless your doctor tells you to.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very common (affects more than 1 user in 10):<\/em>&nbsp;Tremors, headache.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (affects more than 1 user in 100):<\/em>&nbsp;Low blood potassium, palpitations, muscle cramps.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>No known frequency (can not be calculated from the available data):<\/em>&nbsp;Restlessness, overactivity,&nbsp;agitation&nbsp;and sleep disorders, irregular heartbeat, nausea,&nbsp;itching, rash.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Bricanyl Depot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is terbutaline sulphate 5 and 7.5 mg per tablet respectively<\/li><li>The other ingredients are stearyl alcohol, tartaric acid,&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica, polyvinyl chloride, ethylcellulose<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are included so that the&nbsp;prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;can be manufactured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bricanyl&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;5 mg are white with engraving A \/ TS, diameter 7.0 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bricanyl&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;7.5 mg are white with engraving A \/ BD, diameter 7.0 mm.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;are packed in a plastic jar containing 100 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AstraZeneca AB, 151 85 S\u00f6dert\u00e4lje<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bricanyl Depot makes it easier to breathe by dilating the trachea and relieving the cramp in the tracheal muscles. 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