Orciprenaline Benefits & Uses

Orciprenaline is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

COPD

Orciprenaline Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Orciprenaline Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Orciprenaline is used -

Severe

Arrhythimia

Mild

Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint)
Cough
Nausea or vomiting
Tremor

Orciprenaline Related Warnings

Is the use of Orciprenaline safe for pregnant women?

Orciprenaline may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Orciprenaline again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Orciprenaline safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Orciprenaline for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Orciprenaline on the Kidneys?

Orciprenaline has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Orciprenaline on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Orciprenaline on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Orciprenaline on the Heart?

Orciprenaline may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Orciprenaline with Other Drugs

Orciprenaline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Selegiline

Moderate

Propranolol

Rasagiline

Mild

Halothane

Amitriptyline

Doxepin

Orciprenaline Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orciprenaline unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Heart Disease
Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
Hyperthyroidism

Frequently asked Questions about Orciprenaline

Is this Orciprenaline habit forming or addictive?

Orciprenaline is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Orciprenaline does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Orciprenaline is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Orciprenaline in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Orciprenaline Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Orciprenaline

There is no information on the effects of taking Orciprenaline with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Orciprenaline

Information about the interaction of Orciprenaline and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown