R03CC02 - Salbutamol |
Not porphyrinogenic |
NP |
Rationale
Rather low dose, in large parts excreted unmetabolized. No data pointing to CYP-interaction. Three references consider it safe. Occasional clinical observations of tolerance.
Chemical description
Adrenergic bronchodilator for systemic treatment (tabl. 2-4 mg, oral solution 0.4 mg/mL) of asthma, bronchitis and emphysema. Metabolised in the liver. About 35 % excreted in urine in unchanged form. Weak inhibitor of CYP3A4.
Personal communication
Used in porphyria ward (Sweden).
IPNet drug reports
Uneventful use reported in 1 patient with acute porphyria.
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References
| # | Citation details | PubMed ID |
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| 1. | Prognosis of acute porphyria: occurrence of acute attacks, precipitating factors, and associated diseases.
Kauppinen R, Mustajoki P. Medicine (Baltimore). 1992 Jan; 71(1):1-13.
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1549056 |
| Porphyria Drug Lists | ||
| 2. | French List
Centre Français des Porphyries
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| 3. | EPI List
European Porphyria Initiative No longer maintained
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| 4. | South African List
Porphyria South Africa No longer maintained
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