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Alchysin 8400 is made in tablet form, with the main ingredient being Chymotrypsin (or Alpha-chymotrypsin) 8400 USP units. The drug is used for anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous. To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take the drug exactly as directed by the doctor or pharmacist.
1. Uses of Alchysin
What is Alchysin 8400? The active ingredient is Chymotrypsin 8400 USP units. The drug belongs to the group of anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous drugs, used to:
Treat inflammation and swelling caused by abscesses, ulcers, trauma or after surgery; Support to dilute upper respiratory tract secretions in sinusitis, pneumonia, bronchitis. Alchysin 8400 is contraindicated in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to the drug's components; Patient has decreased Alpha-1 Antitrypsin. In general, people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (especially emphysema) and people with nephrotic syndrome are at increased risk for decreased Alpha-1 Antitrypsin.
2. Usage and dosage of Alchysin 8400
How to use: Oral: Take the medicine with plenty of water or put it under the tongue to gradually dissolve the medicine (or depending on the case depending on the doctor's instructions). Dosage: 1 tablet/time x 3-4 times/day. Overdose: When taking the drug in high doses, mild allergic reactions such as redness of the skin may occur. In case of an emergency, the patient should immediately call the emergency center or go to the nearest hospital for prompt treatment. Missed dose: If you forget to take a dose, you should take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, you can skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time.
3. Side effects of Alchysin 8400
When using Alchysin 8400, patients may experience some unwanted side effects:
Temporary side effects (disappear when treatment is stopped or dose reduced): change in color or solidity, odor of feces; digestive disorders (flatulence, dyspepsia, heaviness in the abdomen, constipation, diarrhea, nausea); Eye side effects (including glaucoma); Some cases have allergic manifestations. When an allergy is suspected, the patient should be tested for a reaction before injecting Chymotrypsin. With mild reactions, just stop the drug and these symptoms will go away on their own. In case of severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction, it is necessary to carry out supportive treatment (keeping ventilation, using Epinephrine, antihistamines, corticosteroids, oxygen breathing,...).
4. Be careful when using Alchysin 8400
Some notes users need to remember before and while using Alchysin 8400:
Use Alchysin 8400 with caution for people with clotting disorders, allergic to proteins, taking anticoagulants; Do not expose Alchysin 8400 to high temperatures as it may damage the enzyme; To increase the activity of the drug Alchysin 8400, should take the drug with plenty of water (240ml of water) or suck the medicine to dissolve under the tongue; Use caution when giving the drug to children or the elderly (need to consult a doctor); Consult your doctor, use Alchysin 8400 as prescribed by your doctor for pregnant or lactating women; Inform your doctor if you are taking other medications for proper intervention to avoid the risk of unpredictable drug interactions.
5. Alchysin 8400 . drug interactions
Some drug interactions of Alchysin 8400 include:
Some seeds such as: jojoba seeds, wild soybean seeds, tomatoes, ... contain many proteins that inhibit Alphachymotrypsin's activity. These proteins can be inactivated by boiling; Do not use Alphachymotrypsin with Acetylcysteine (a medicine used to dissolve phlegm in the lungs); Do not combine Alphachymotrypsin with anticoagulants (blood thinners) because they increase the pharmacokinetics of these drugs. In the process of using Alchysin 8400, you should build yourself a scientific diet and activities (eating enough, increasing physical activity, getting proper rest, getting enough sleep,... ) to improve health and increase drug absorption.
Alchysin 8400 is made in tablet form, with the main ingredient being Chymotrypsin (or Alpha-chymotrypsin) 8400 USP units. The drug is used for anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take medicine according to prescription or consult a doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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