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
  • 17.8 Stomatologicals and dentifrices

• 21 Ophthalmological preparations
  • 21.7 Other ophthalmologicals

• 25 Drugs acting on the respiratory tract
  • 25.5 Pharyngeal preparations

Page headings

Primary Characterstics

Indications

Pharmacokinetics

Contraindications

Drug Interactions

Side Effects

Dosage

Benzalkonium (Cl)'s dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
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)
0.1 to 0.2 %	0.15 (0.15)	As recommended.	Topical	As Required
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0.1 to 0.2 %	0.15 (0.15)	As recommended.	Topical	As Required

High Risk Groups

Warning / Precautions

Storage Conditions

Interference in Pathology

Brands / Trade Names of Benzalkonium (Cl)

Manufacturers of Benzalkonium (Cl) in Pakistan

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