Benzalkonium (Cl)
Overview
Eflornithine (HCl) is an antiprotozoal agent. Eflornithine (HCl) is used in the treatment of African trypanosomiasis and is effective in early and more importantly in late stages of this disease when there is CNS involvement. It acts as an irreversible inhibitor of ornithine decarboxylase, the rate-limiting enzyme in the biosynthesis; trypanosomas are more susceptible yo the effect of eflornithine. It also has activity against Pneuocystis carinii.
Categories
- 17 Gastrointestinal drugs
- 21 Ophthalmological preparations
- 25 Drugs acting on the respiratory tract
Primary Characterstics
Eflornithine (HCl) is the derivative of EflornithineEflornithine (HCl) is the derivative of Eflornithine It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Difluoromethyl Ornithine. . The Molecular Weight of Eflornithine is 236.60.
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Benzalkonium (Cl)'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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| 0.01 % | 0.01 (0.01) | As recommended. | Ophthalmic | drops. As required. |
| 0.1 to 0.2 % | 0.15 (0.15) | As recommended. | Topical | As Required |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 0.1 to 0.2 % | 0.15 (0.15) | As recommended. | Topical | As Required |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| 0.1 to 0.2 % | 0.15 (0.15) | As recommended. | Topical | As Required |
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
Benzalkonium (Cl)
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Manufacturers of
Benzalkonium (Cl)
in Pakistan
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