Product Overview
[Drug Name]
Generic Name: Procaterol Hydrochloride Tablets
Trade Name: Kepeng
English Name: Procaterol Hydrochloride Tablets
Chinese Pinyin: Yansuan Bingkateluo Pian
[Ingredients]
The main ingredient of this product is Procaterol Hydrochloride, chemically known as 5-(1-hydroxy-2-isopropylaminobutyl)-8-carboxyquinolone hydrochloride hemihydrate. Molecular formula: C₁₆H₂₂N₂O₃·HCl·1/2H₂O. Molecular weight: 335.83.
[Properties]
This product is a white tablet.
[Indications]
Indicated for bronchial asthma, asthmatic bronchitis, acute bronchitis with increased bronchial reactivity, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
[Dosage and Administration]
Oral. Adults: 50 μg once daily at bedtime or 50 μg twice daily in the morning and at bedtime. Children 6 years and older: 25 μg once, administered as for adults. The dosage for children may be increased or decreased based on age and weight.
[Adverse Reactions]
Occasionally, dry mouth, nasal congestion, fatigue, nausea, stomach discomfort, muscle tremors, headache, dizziness, or tinnitus may occur. Rash, arrhythmia, palpitations, and facial flushing may also occur.
[Contraindications]
This drug is contraindicated in patients with allergies to this drug or adrenergic receptor agonists.
[Precautions]
1. May cause arrhythmias; caution should be exercised when taking this drug.
2. Use with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism, hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes.
3. The safety of this drug during pregnancy has not been established; therefore, it should be used only after weighing the risks and benefits of use in pregnant women or women who may become pregnant.
4. Safety in premature infants, newborns, infants, and young children has not been established; use with caution.
5. Elderly patients should use with caution or follow a doctor's advice.
[Use in Special Populations]
Precautions for Children:
Safety in premature infants, newborns, infants, and young children has not been established; use with caution. Precautions for Pregnancy and Lactation:
The safety of this drug during pregnancy has not been established. Therefore, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should weigh the risks and benefits before taking it.
Precautions for Elderly People:
Use with caution or as directed by a physician.
[Drug Interactions]
1. Concomitant use of this drug with catecholamines such as epinephrine and isoproterenol can cause arrhythmias and increased heart rate. Therefore, concomitant use with these drugs should be avoided.
2. Concomitant use with theophylline can increase the relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, but also increases adverse reactions.
3. Avoid concomitant use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants.
[Pharmacological Actions]
This drug is a β2-receptor agonist with high selectivity for β2-adrenergic receptors on bronchial smooth muscle, thereby relaxing bronchial smooth muscle. It also has certain anti-allergic effects and promotes respiratory ciliary motility.
[Storage]
Store in a sealed container away from light.
[Strength]
25 μg
[Packaging]
25 μg x 40 seconds
[Validity]
24 months
[Approval Number]
National Medicine Standard H34023109
[Manufacturer]
Anhui Huanqiu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
