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Alphametosin is one of the most commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs used by doctors today. Alphametosin is available in tablet form and is taken orally or sublingually. What are the uses of Alphamethosin?1. What is Alphamethosin?
Alphamethosin is a drug manufactured by Phong Phu Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company. Alphametosin tablets contain the main active ingredient, Alphachymotrypsin, 4.2mg and the excipient system is just enough for 1 tablet. Alphachymotrypsin is a proteolytic enzyme that selectively catalyzes proteolytic bonds adjacent to aromatic amino acids, used in ophthalmology for the purpose of dissolving the delicate ligaments that hang the vitreous. helps to remove the cloudy eye nucleus in the capsule and reduce damage to the eye. Alphachymotrypsin loosens secretions in the respiratory tract in people with bronchitis, lung disease, asthma, and sinusitis. In addition, it also helps reduce inflammation, reducing soft tissue edema caused by ulcers, abscesses or trauma.
2. What are the effects of Alphamethosin?
Uses of Alphametosin are anti-edema and anti-inflammatory (anti-inflammatory enzymes), used for post-traumatic or postoperative cases such as:
Soft tissue damage, acute trauma, infection; Edema of the eyelids, edema due to sports injuries; Sprain, bruise tissue, hematoma, bruise; Treatment of increased secretions in the respiratory tract with common diseases such as pneumonia, sinusitis or acute and chronic bronchitis.
3. How to take Alphamethosin
Alphametosin tablets are taken orally or sublingually to allow the tablets to dissolve gradually. Dose of Alphametosin as prescribed by your doctor or refer to the following dose: Take Alphametosin 2 tablets / time x 3-4 times / day or take Alphametosin 4-6 tablets / day divided into several times under the tongue.When you miss a dose of Alphametosin: Take up a dose if you forget, however, only take Alphametosin if it is still far from the next dose. Do not make up for the dose by taking double the amount of Alphametosin indicated.
There have been no reports of Alphametosin overdose cases, but if you see any adverse effects on the body, the patient should immediately go to the medical center for timely treatment.
4. Contraindications to the use of the drug Alphamethosin
Alphametosin drugs are not used for the following subjects:
People with hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the formula Alphametosin; Patients with reduced alpha-1 antitrypsin; Patients with congenital cataracts; The patient has increased fluid pressure and is having open wounds; Patients with inherited blood clotting disorders such as hemophilia; People who are allergic to proteins; People who are taking anticoagulants; People who are about to undergo surgery; Pregnant women or people who are breastfeeding; Patients with gastric ulcer.
5. Undesirable effects of the drug Alphamethosin
The most common side effect of Alphamethosin is transient glaucoma due to the destruction of ligament debris, thereby clogging the ligament network; Alphametosin used in ophthalmology has a risk of corneal edema, mild uveitis; If you see any side effects of Alphametosin, the patient should immediately notify a qualified doctor or pharmacist for timely and proper treatment.
6. Drug interactions of the drug Alphamethosin
Alphametosin should not be used in combination with Acetylcysteine and anticoagulants because Alphametosin increases their potency. To ensure safety and effectiveness, tell your doctor about all medications, supplements you are taking, as well as other medical conditions, before using Alphamethosin.
7. Notes when using Alphamethosin and how to store it
There have not been adequate and well-controlled studies of the use of Alphametosin in pregnant women and nursing mothers, so safety has not been established. Do not use Alphametosin for pregnant women and women. breastfeeding mother. Alphametosin does not affect the ability to drive and use machines of some subjects who need to be awake to work. Alphametosin should be used with caution in patients with COPD, especially in patients with emphysema and in patients with nephrotic syndrome. When treating Alphamethosin, it is necessary to combine a balanced diet or take vitamins and mineral salts to help increase chymotrypsin activity. Alphametosin storage conditions at temperatures below 30 degrees Celsius, protected from light, out of reach of children, absolutely do not use Alphametosin after the expiry date printed on the package. Alphamethosin is one of the most commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs used by doctors today. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take drugs according to prescription or consult a doctor, professional pharmacist.
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