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About Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml

Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml belongs to the class of 'bronchodilators' primarily used to treat bronchospasm and symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml helps to relieve symptoms like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Bronchospasm is the tightening of the muscles that line the airways or bronchi in the lungs. 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 the bronchial tubes).

Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml contains 'Levosalbutamol,' which is also known as levalbuterol. Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml is a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml thus makes breathing easier by widening the airways.

Your doctor will advise on how often you need to take Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml include nausea, vomiting, restlessness, tremor (shakiness), headache, muscle tightness, dryness or soreness of the throat, dizziness, sleepiness, palpitations (irregular heartbeat), nasal congestion (stuffy nose), and increased heart rate. Most of these side effects of Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please seek medical help.

Try not to stop taking this medicine on your own. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart, liver, or kidney diseases, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), high blood pressure and diabetes before taking Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or if you are taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Avoid driving or operating machines since Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml may cause dizziness and drowsiness and affect your driving ability. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Uses of Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml

Bronchospasm, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Asthma.

Directions for Use

Inhaler: Hold the inhaler with the mouthpiece facing downwards. Form a tight seal by placing your lips around the mouthpiece. Start breathing slowly with your mouth and push down the inhaler once. Remove the inhaler and breathe normally.Respule/Transpule: Respule/Transpule is a small plastic container that contains a solution. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze the solution into the nebulizer. This solution is made into a fine mist to breathe in. Inhale the medicine through the nebulizer's mouthpiece.Rotacap: Rotacap is a capsule with powdered medication which is placed in Rotahaler. Rotahaler is a plastic inhalation device that releases the medication when you breathe. Place the rotahaler between your teeth and seal it with your lips. Tilt your head slightly and breathe with your mouth deeply while you press the rotahaler. Remove the device and breathe out normally.

Medicinal Benefits

Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml contains 'Levosalbutamol,' which is also known as levalbuterol. Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml is used to treat bronchospasm and symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml makes breathing easier by widening the airways.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Tachycardia (Fast Heart Rate):
  • Contact your doctor immediately if you're experiencing a fast heart rate, palpitations, or other heart-related symptoms. This is crucial to determine whether the symptoms are related to your medication.
  • Your doctor may need to adjust your medication regimen to alleviate the fast heart rate symptoms. This could involve changing the medication, reducing the dosage, or adding new medications to counteract the side effects.
  • Follow your doctor's advice on monitoring your heart rate and blood pressure. This will help track any changes and ensure your heart rate returns normal.
  • If you experience severe symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath, seek immediate medical attention. These symptoms can indicate a more serious condition that requires prompt treatment.
  • Muscle cramps can be treated with regular exercise or yoga, which includes mild stretching, which helps strengthen the lower body.
  • Warm baths and gentle massage of the affected parts can help relieve cramps.
  • Avoid strenuous activity and take frequent breaks, as rest is critical.
  • Intake of nutritious food can help strengthen body and mind. A trained nutritionist can help design a balanced diet for strengthening muscles.
  • Speak to your doctor if the pain lasts an extended period. Medical help can be practical in finding a cure for cramps.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Lie down or take a nap in dark and quiet room.
  • To avoid dehydration, drink plenty of fluids.
  • In case of mild to moderate migraine, you can take over-the-counter pain relievers like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
  • Apply an ice pack or cool cloth on your forehead.
  • Try relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, or deep breathing to reduce stress and relax.
  • Avoid foods and drinks that trigger migraine such as chocolate, alcohol, cheese, caffeine, processed meats, artificial sweeteners and dried fruits.
  • Manage your stress by eating healthy, exercising and a regular sleep schedule.
Here are the steps to manage medication-triggered tremors or involuntary shaking:
  • Notify your doctor immediately if you experience tremors or involuntary shaking after taking medication or adjusting your medication regimen.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or recommend alternative techniques like relaxation, meditation, or journaling to alleviate tremor symptoms.
  • Your doctor may direct you to practice stress-reducing techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, yoga, or journaling.
  • Regular physical activity, such as walking or jogging, can help reduce anxiety and alleviate tremor symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes, such as avoiding caffeine, getting enough sleep, and staying hydrated, to help manage tremors.
  • Maintain regular follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor tremor symptoms and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Here are the steps to manage medication-triggered Nervousness:
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of Nervousness, such as anxiety, jitteriness, or an increased heart rate, after taking medication or adjusting your medication regimen.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen to alleviate symptoms of Nervousness. This can include switching to a different medication, reducing the dosage, or temporarily stopping the medication. Your doctor may also recommend alternative techniques like relaxation, mindfulness meditation, or journaling. These techniques can help reduce anxiety and Nervousness.
  • Practice stress-reducing techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, yoga, or journaling, to help manage Nervousness.
  • Engage in regular physical activity, such as walking or jogging, to help reduce anxiety and improve mood.
  • Your doctor may advise considering cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) or other forms of talk therapy to address underlying anxiety or Nervousness.
  • You should maintain regular follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor nervousness symptoms, adjust treatment plans as needed, and discuss any concerns or questions.
  • Apply a hot/cold pack to the affected area.
  • Doing gentle exercises can help cope with pain by stretching muscles.
  • Get enough sleep. It helps enhance mood and lower pain sensitivity.
  • Avoid alcohol, smoking and tobacco as they can increase pain.
  • Follow a well-balanced meal.
  • Meditation and massages may also help with pain.

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), stomach ulcer, seizures (fits), high blood pressure, and diabetes before taking Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml. Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml may cause hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood) in some patients leading to severe heart diseases, so Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml should be cautiously administered. Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Please monitor your blood glucose levels if you have diabetes and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly. Also, let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant, are already pregnant or if you are a lactating mother before starting Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml. Avoid driving or operating machines since Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml may cause dizziness and drowsiness and affect your driving ability. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can worsen your sleepiness and affect your mental ability when you are being treated with Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LevosalbutamolSotalol
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LevosalbutamolCarvedilol
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LevosalbutamolSotalol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml:
Coadministration of Sotalol and Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml may decrease the bronchodilatory activities of Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Sotalol and Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevosalbutamolCarvedilol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml:
Coadministration of Carvedilol and Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml may reduce the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml and Carvedilol, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LevosalbutamolLabetalol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml:
When Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml is used in combination with Labetalol, the therapeutic effectiveness of Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml can be decreased which may lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml with Labetalol may lead to an interaction, but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevosalbutamolCocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml:
Taking Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml with Cocaine may cause irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml can be taken with Cocaine if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting doctor.
LevosalbutamolPropranolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml:
Coadministration of propranolol and Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml can increase the risk of breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between propranolol and Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
LevosalbutamolLevobunolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml:
Taking Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml with levalbuterol may reduce the benefits of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml can be taken with Levobunolol if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
  • Avoid foods such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, and bottled lemon and lime juice as it may worsen asthma symptoms.
  • Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.
  • Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml and irritate the lungs, worsening breathing problems.
  • Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

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FAQs

Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and increasing airflow to the lungs.

Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml may cause central nervous system stimulation; hence Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml should be used cautiously if prescribed by the doctor for use in patients with seizures as it might worsen the condition.

Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence monitor your blood glucose levels if you have diabetes and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly. Your diabetologist may adjust your insulin dose or prescribe alternate diabetic medication based on your condition.

You may experience headache and shakiness after using Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml. Drink plenty of water and take rest to manage your headache. Shakiness goes away gradually. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist longer.

Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml can cause hypokalaemia in some patients leading to cardiovascular effects. Please consult your doctor before taking Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml if you are a hypokalaemia patient or are more susceptible to it.

Bronchodilators like Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml may cause rapid and irregular heartbeat, blood pressure changes and an electrocardiogram (ECG) changes. Please seek medical advice before using Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml if you are heart disease patient.

Bronchodilators like Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml should be cautiously used only under a doctor's supervision if you have any heart, liver, kidney diseases, hypokalaemia, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), high blood pressure, and diabetes.

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Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly since Legasp 0.63 mg Respules 5x2.5 ml can raise blood sugar levels.
  • Keep a check on your heart condition (if you are a 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.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bronchospasm: It is the tightening of the muscles that line the airways or bronchi in the lungs. Symptoms include wheezing, chest pain, tightness in the chest, and fatigue.

Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than 2 times a week and up to 4 nights in a month, whereas, in the case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises, and self-care.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may also lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath, or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).

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