Bambec is a bronchodilator and anti-asthmatic drug for oral use, which acts in the lungs and treats the symptoms associated with asthma, such as difficulty in breathing.
This medicinal product contains bambuterol and can be found in pharmacies under the name of Bambec by doctor or pulmonologist, and is produced by AstraZeneca in syrup or tablets.
Price
Bambec costs on average 25 reais.
Indications
Bambec is indicated for the treatment of asthma, emphysema and other pulmonary pathologies in which bronchospasm occurs.
Mode of Use
Bambec can be used by adults and children orally at bedtime.
For adults it is recommended 10 mg per day and may be increased to 20 mg after 1 or 2 weeks and for children 2 to 5 years of age 10 mg per day is recommended and in children 6 to 12 years of age 10 mg per day and may be increased to 20 mg after 1 to 2 weeks.
Side effects
Some side effects of this remedy include tremors, cramps, palpitations and increased heart rate.
Contraindications
The use of this medicinal product is contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy, during breast-feeding and when there is hypersensitivity to the product or any component of the formula. In addition, it should not be used by athletes because it can cause doping.