Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup belongs to the class of 'bronchodilators' primarily used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup helps to relieve symptoms like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Asthma is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes).

Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup contains 'Salbutamol,' which is a β₂ adrenergic receptor agonist. It relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup makes breathing easier by widening the airways.

Your doctor will advise on how often you take Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup include nausea, vomiting, restlessness, tremor (shakiness), headache, muscle tightness, dryness or soreness of the throat, dizziness, sleepiness, palpitations (irregular heartbeat), nasal congestion (stuffy nose), cough, and increased heart rate. Most of these side effects of Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please seek medical help.

Brief your medical history if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), high blood pressure and diabetes before taking Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup. Bronchodilators like Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup can cause a rise in blood sugar levels, hence diabetic patients should monitor their blood glucose levels and use this medicine only with a doctor's advice. Bronchodilators also cause hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood) in some patients leading to severe heart diseases, so Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup should be cautiously administered. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup as it can worsen your sleepiness. Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own.

Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup is a bronchodilator which contains Salbutamol. It helps treat respiratory problems like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis. It works by relaxing and widening the lungs' airway, making it easier to breathe, especially in asthma and COPD patients. It is generally a long-term treatment.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Restlessness
• Tremor (shakiness)
• Headache
• Muscle tightness
• Dryness or soreness of the throat
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Palpitations (irregular heartbeat)
• Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
• Cough
• Increased heart rate

Inform your doctor beforehand if you have any heart, liver, kidney diseases, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), high blood pressure and diabetes before taking Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup. Bronchodilators also cause hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood) in some patients leading to severe heart diseases, so Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup should be cautiously administered. Also, let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother since Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup may cause cleft palate and limb defects in new-borns when used by pregnant women. Drinking alcohol can worsen your sleepiness and affect your mental ability when you are being treated with Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup may interact with non-selective beta-blocking drugs (propranolol), antidepressants (clomipramine), anti-hypertensive drugs (guanethidine and methyldopa), anti-anxiety drugs (diazepam, lorazepam), blood clot drugs (ticlopidine), gout drugs (allopurinol), heart rhythm drugs (verapamil), hormone problems/birth control drugs (oestrogen, progesterone), immune disorder drugs, anti-seizure drugs (phenobarbital, phenytoin), and stomach acid-reducing drugs (cimetidine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects like sleepiness and shakiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Caution and doctor's advice is recommended in conditions like gastric or peptic ulcer, sepsis, hypokalaemia (low potassium in the blood), lactic acidosis (excess acid in the bloodstream), liver/kidney diseases (especially cirrhosis or hepatitis), fluid in the lungs, heart problems, overactive thyroid,  and seizures (fits).

• PROPRANOLOL
• CLOMIPRAMINE
• GUANETHIDINE
• METHYLDOPA
• DIAZEPAM
• LORAZEPAM
• TICLOPIDINE
• ALLOPURINOL
• VERAPAMIL
• OESTROGEN
• PROGESTERONE
• PHENOBARBITAL
• PHENYTOIN
• CIMETIDINE

• Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Brethmol 2mg/5ml Syrup.
• Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust and food items that make your asthma severe.
• Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
• Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

• Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly since bronchodilators can raise blood sugar levels.
• Keep a check on your heart condition (if you are heart disease patient) with an ECG if you notice any rapid heartbeat and blood pressure changes.
• Undergoing a blood examination for your potassium levels in the blood will help rule out the possibility of hypokalaemia.

Asthma: A breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell and may produce extra mucus which may lead to breathing difficulty and triggering cough, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of progressive lung diseases, most commonly emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation and irritation of bronchial tubes). Initially, it may be mild, but in severe cases, it can lead to total blockage of airways and damaging the lungs.

Coughing occurs as a reflex action in the throat when there is mucus or any other foreign irritant in it.