Almitrine
Overview
Almitrine is used as a respiratory stimulant in acute respiratory failure such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Categories
- 25 Drugs acting on the respiratory tract
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Almitrine was found.
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Almitrine's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 3 mg/kg | 3 (3) | As recommended. | IV Inf | Infuse over 2 hours, give in 2-3 div.doses. |
| 50 to 100 mg/day | 75 (75) | As recommended. | PO | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| | | | Not Recommended in this Age Group |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| | | | Not recommended in this age group |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Almitrine
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