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Alpha ktal drugs are often used mainly to treat conditions such as postoperative edema / trauma, infection or thinning of phlegm in the lungs,... To ensure safety and achieve high treatment efficiency When using Alpha ktal, patients should strictly follow the instructions on dosage and frequency of taking the drug as recommended by the specialist.
1. What is Alpha ktal?
Alpha-ktal drugs belong to the group of pain relievers, antipyretics, drugs for the treatment of osteoarthritis, gout and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The drug is prepared in the form of tablets with packaging specifications of 2 blisters x 10 tablets, boxes of 10 blisters x 10 tablets or boxes of 50 blisters x 10 tablets. Each Alpha ktal tablet contains the following main pharmaceutical ingredients:
Main active ingredient: Chymotrypsin 4.2 mg; Excipients are sufficient: talc, isomalt, menthol, aerosil and magnesium stearate.
2. Indications and uses of Alpha ktal
2.1. Indications for use of the drug Alpha ktal
Alpha ktal is usually indicated for use in the following cases:
Anti-inflammatory, treatment of postoperative edema or trauma, such as acute trauma, soft tissue injury, hematoma, infection infection, hemolysis, eyelid edema, sports injury or cramps; Helps to dilute upper respiratory tract secretions in patients with asthma, lung disease, bronchitis and sinusitis; Treatment of conditions such as tonsillitis, otitis media, pharyngitis,...
2.2. Uses of Alpha Ktal
The active ingredient chymotrypsin in the drug is a proteolytic enzyme that supports surgery. This enzyme is prepared through the activation of chymotrypsinogen - extracted from bovine pancreas. According to scientific research, chymotrypsinogen has a selective catalytic effect on a number of peptide bonds adjacent to aromatic amino acids. In addition, this enzyme is also applied in ophthalmology to dissolve the thin vitreous suspension, supporting the removal of the cloudy eye nucleus in the capsule, thereby reducing the risk of eye injury.
3. Dosage and use of the drug Alpha-ktal 3.1. Dosage of the drug Alpha-ktal Alpha ktal is used in 2 forms, including sublingual tablets and oral tablets. Depending on the form, the dosage of the drug will be determined as follows:
For oral tablet form Alpha ktal: Take 2 tablets / day, 3-4 times a day; For sublingual tablets: Take 4-6 tablets and divide them into several times a day. Note to keep the tablet under the tongue until completely dissolved, avoid chewing or swallowing. When using Alpha ktal, patients need to follow the exact dose indicated on the package or recommended by the doctor. Avoid arbitrarily calculating, changing the dose according to personal preferences.
3.2. Handling an overdose or forgetting dose of Alpha ktal *How to deal with an overdose of Alpha ktal:
Any drug when used in excess of the prescribed dose can have potentially harmful side effects. If you notice some reactions after taking or taking an overdose of Alpha ktal such as nausea, rash, hives, etc., the patient should stop taking the drug and immediately report it to a specialist for a timely remedy. time.
*Resolution for forgetting to take a dose of Alpha ktal:
For cases of forgetting to take / take a dose of Alpha ktal, you need to take the medicine as soon as possible. If it is too close to the time of the next Alpha ktal dose, the patient should not try to make up for the dose, but only take the medicine according to the prescribed schedule.
4. Some side effects of the drug Alpha ktal
Currently, there have not been any recorded long-term side effects when using Alpha ktal, except for special subjects such as pregnant women, children, people with stomach ulcers,... Some studies also show that In normal doses, enzymes are not detected in the blood after 24 to 48 hours. Patients may experience some temporary side effects such as changes in stool color, odor and consistency, but this usually disappears after dose reduction and discontinuation of Alpha ktal therapy.
In addition, some rare cases may cause digestive disorders, such as heaviness in the abdomen, flatulence, constipation, nausea and diarrhea. When taking high doses of Alpha ktal, you may experience mild allergic reactions such as redness of the skin.
Patients should note that the above symptoms are not full side effects of Alpha ktal. During treatment, patients may also experience some symptoms that have not been studied, but are quite rare. If you notice an abnormality in your body while using Alpha ktal, stop the drug and notify your doctor immediately.
5. Some things to note when treating with Alpha ktal
5.1. Precautions while using Alpha Ktal
When using Alpha ktal, the following subjects need to be very careful, including:
Patients who are taking blood thinners; People with blood clotting disorders; The person who is about to have surgery; People who are allergic to proteins; Children; People with stomach ulcers; Pregnant women who are breastfeeding. 5.2. Contraindications to using Alpha ktal drug Alpha ktal absolutely should not be used for the following subjects:
People who are allergic to chymotrypsin or sensitive to other active ingredients in the drug; People with alpha-l antrypsin deficiency (high-risk groups include people with nephrotic syndrome, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 5.3 Interactions of Alpha ktal with other drugs or foods Certain drugs or food interactions may occur when used at the same time with Alpha ktal, including:
When used with other enzymes that may increase the therapeutic effect of the active ingredient chymotrypsin; Vitamin and mineral supplements and food Take a balanced diet to increase the activity of chymotrypsin; Avoid using chymotrypsin with certain nuts like soybeans because they contain proteins that inhibit the drug's activity.If you use these nuts, you can inactivate the protein. in them by boiling; Do not use alpha ktal drug together with Acetylcysteine - a drug that dissolves phlegm in the lungs; Do not use Alpha ktal in combination with anticoagulants. Essential for the treatment of conditions such as postoperative edema/trauma, infection, or thinning of the muscle m in the lungs,... Patients should strictly follow the instructions on dosage and frequency of medication as recommended by the specialist.
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