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Acehasan 100 is commonly used in a number of acute and chronic broncho-pulmonary diseases. So what is the use of Acehasan 100 and how is it used?
1. Uses of Acehasan 100
Acehasan 100 has the main ingredient Acetylcysteine 100mg. Acetylcysteine has a sputum-thinning effect. The drug reduces the viscosity of sputum in the lungs with or without pus by cleaving the disulfide bridge in Mucoprotein. Thereby facilitating expulsion of sputum by coughing, postural drainage or by mechanical means. In addition, Acetylcysteine is also used to detoxify and protect the liver from Paracetamol overdose through maintaining or restoring liver Glutathion levels. This is necessary to inactivate the intermediate metabolite of Paracetamol which is toxic to hepatocytes.Acehasan 100 cough medicine can protect the liver if started within 12 hours of overdose Paracetamol, treat as soon as possible.
2. Indications and contraindications of Acehasan 100
Acehasan 100 is indicated in the following cases:
To thin sputum in acute and chronic bronchopulmonary diseases accompanied by increased mucus secretion. Detoxification in Paracetamol overdose. Acehasan 100 should not be used in children under 2 years of age. During use, patients should be cautious when using Acehasan 100 in the following cases:
Closely monitor patients at risk of asthma in people with a history of allergies, if there is bronchospasm, need to Use a bronchodilator nebulizer such as salbutamol or ipratropium and discontinue Acetylcysteine immediately. Sputum aspiration is required to clear the bronchi if the patient has a reduced ability to cough. Diabetic patients.
3. Dosage and how to use Acehasan 100
Acehasan 100 is taken orally in a water-soluble form.
3.1. Dosage of Acehasan 100 to dilute sputum
Adults and children over 6 years old: Use a dose of 200mg/time x 3 times/day. Children from 2 to 6 years old: Use a dose of 200mg x 2 times/day. 3.2. Dosage to detoxify Paracetamol overdose
For Acehasan cough 100 dose to detoxify Paracetamol overdose: Start with a dose of 140mg/kg, use a 5% solution, followed by a dose of 70mg every 4 hours. /kg of weight and drink a total of 17 more so.
Acetylcysteine overdosage can occur when given too quickly and with too high a dose in the treatment of Paracetamol poisoning. Overdose should be treated according to the symptoms experienced by the patient.
If you forget a dose of Acehasan 100, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time.
4. Side effects of Acehasan 100
When using Acehasan 100, side effects rarely occur such as:
Nausea Headache Inflammation of the mouth Tinnitus Rash Urticaria. These are not all the possible side effects of Acehasan 100. If you experience any side effects while using Acehasan 100, stop the medicine and inform your doctor immediately or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
5. Acehasan 100 Drug Interactions
Acetylcysteine is a reducing agent, Acehasan 100 should not be used in combination with oxidizing agents. At the same time, patients should not take Acehasan 100 concurrently with other cough medicines or any drugs that reduce bronchial secretions.
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