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Alphatab drug belongs to the group of pain relievers, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs to treat gout and diseases related to bones and joints. The drug contains alphachymotrypsin and is available in tablet form. During treatment with Alphatab, there may be some unwanted side effects. Therefore, before using Alphatab, patients need to learn carefully and follow the doctor's instructions.
1. Mechanism of action of the drug Alphatab
What is Alphatab drug? Alphachymotrypsin is a proteolytic enzyme prepared by activating chymotrysinogen extracted from bovine pancreas. This compound hydrolyzes proteins with selective catalytic effects on peptide bonds adjacent to aromatic amino acids. This enzyme is also used in ophthalmology to dissolve the delicate ligament that suspends the lens, making it easier to remove the cloudy eye in newspapers and reduce eye injury.
2. Indications and contraindications to the use of Alphatab
Alphatab drug indicated in the case of anti-inflammatory with the treatment of edema after trauma or surgery such as soft tissue damage, acute trauma, sprains, hematomas, hemolysis, infection, edema of the eyelids of mice withdrawal, sports injury. In addition, the drug Alphatab also helps to loosen secretions in the upper respiratory tract of people with asthma, bronchitis, lung diseases and sinusitis.
However, Alphatab is also contraindicated in some cases of hypersensitivity to the drug's ingredients. And the drug Alphatab is contraindicated in patients with alpha1antitrypsin reduction or patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, nephrotic syndrome ...
3. Dosage and how to use Alphatab
Alphatab drug is used to treat inflammation, edema after trauma or surgery and helps to loosen secretions of the upper respiratory tract. Alphatab for oral administration at the recommended dose for the treatment of the above conditions is 2 inflammation equivalent to 4.2 mg or 4200 USP chymotrypsin units or 21 microkatals, and is administered 3 to 4 times daily.
Alphatab can be used sublingually from 4 to 6 tablets per day and divided into several times. However, the patient must pay attention to ensure that the drug gradually dissolves under the tongue.
Note: The above recommended therapeutic dose for Alphatab is for reference only. Therefore, before using Alphatab, patients need to be prescribed by a doctor.
4. Management of missed dose and overdose of the drug Alphatab
If you miss a dose of Alphatab, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Alphatab and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not double the dose of Alphatab, because it can cause an overdose. To overcome the situation of missed doses, patients can set an alarm or ask a loved one to remind them.
In case of accidentally using Alphatab drug in excess of prescribed and showing some unwanted signs, it is necessary to take the patient to the emergency room or see a doctor for treatment immediately. However, family members can apply some preliminary treatment measures for Alphatab poisoning such as: gastric lavage, vomiting. Next, family members take the patient to a medical facility to treat symptoms.
5. Unexpected side effects when using Alphatab
Alphatab medicine may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case Alphatab drug can occur in varying degrees from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Alphatab include: gastrointestinal upset with diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion and nausea, flatulence, change in color, smell and solidity of stools, ... These side effects may occur at the beginning of treatment or after increasing the dose of Alphatab. And usually the side effects from Alphatab can be transient or subside over time.
However, in some cases, Alphatab can cause serious unwanted side effects with rare reactions. These reactions may appear within minutes of taking Alphatab or may be longer within a few days. When serious side effects appear such as: allergic reactions such as redness of the skin... the patient should stop using Alphatab and seek medical attention immediately.
Some notes in the process of using Alphatab
For pregnant and lactating women, caution should be exercised when using Alphatab. It is important to consult a doctor and carefully analyze the benefits and risks before using the drug. Alphatab may change how it works as well as increase its side effects. Therefore, to avoid the situation, the patient should provide the doctor with a list of previously used drugs including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, herbs... Alphatab should not be used with acetyle- to dissolve phlegm. in the lungs or in combination with anticoagulants, because they may increase the effectiveness of these drugs. Above is important information about Alphatab drug, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and use according to the dosage prescribed by the doctor to get the best effect.
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