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Alphathepham is a powerful anti-edematous drug with proteolytic enzyme activity, commonly used in cases of inflammation and edema after surgery. To learn more about the drug, learn about Alphathepham through the article below.1. What are the uses of Alphathepham?
Alphathepham drug has the main ingredient is Serratiopeptidase 5mg, which is prepared in the form of enteric coated tablets.Serrapeptase is a proteolytic enzyme preparation. Serratiopeptidase has dozens of times stronger enzymatic activity than Chymotrypsin, helping to break down peptide bonds of inflammatory polypeptides such as Bradykinin. Decomposes Fibrin but does not affect important proteins in the human body such as Albumin, globulin has no effect on Fibrinogen. This medicine is often used concurrently with an antibiotic in bone and joint infections. When using the drug Alphathepham works as follows:
Inhibits edema caused by the inflammatory process and reduces edema after surgery or after trauma. Promotes penetration of antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents into tissues. Promotes sputum discharge; clean and reduce infection.
2. Indications and contraindications to the drug Alphathepham
Indications: Alphathepham is indicated for use in the following cases:Inflammation causing edema after surgery or after trauma. Surgery: Support to reduce inflammation in internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids and anal prolapse. Ear, nose, throat: Relief of symptoms in sinusitis, nasal polyps, otitis media, pharyngitis. Medical: Used in combination with antibiotics in infections such as in lung diseases such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma, tuberculosis infection. Dental: Support in the treatment of periodontitis, alveolar abscess, gingivitis when wisdom teeth erupt, after tooth extraction and after maxillofacial surgery. Ophthalmology: Support the treatment of eye hemorrhage, cataract. Tear or suture the perineum. Urology: Cystitis and in epididymitis. Contraindications:
Do not use Alphathepham if you have a history of allergy to the ingredients in the drug. The patient has a severe coagulopathy. Severe liver or kidney dysfunction.
3. Dosage and how to use Alphathepham
Usage: Alphathepham is taken orally. Do not break or crush the tablet before taking it. Should be taken after each meal and at equal intervals to ensure the concentration of active ingredients of the drug, maintaining the effect.Dosage of Alphathepham:
For adults: Take a dose of 5 to 10mg/time (one to two Alphathepham tablets) and take 3 times/24 hours. Dosage may vary depending on the condition of the patient. For children: Alphathepham dosage is recommended by the doctor. Do not arbitrarily use the adult dose.
4. Alphathepham side effects
Alphathepham when used can cause the following side effects:
Sensitization reactions, causing red rashes on the skin may occur. If such reactions occur, the drug should be discontinued immediately. Digestive disorders: Taking the drug can cause diarrhea, anorexia, upset stomach, nausea and vomiting. Rare: Patients with bleeding tendencies such as nosebleeds and bloody sputum. You may experience other unwanted effects, so it is important to inform your doctor of any signs of unwanted effects that you experience while using Alphathepham.
5. Things to keep in mind when taking Alphathepham
When using the drug you need to be careful if used in patients with inherited blood clotting disorders such as hemophilia (hemophilia); coagulation dysfunction, taking anticoagulants, impending surgery, allergic to proteins; stomach ulcers. There are no reliable evaluation studies performed in pregnant and lactating women, so it is best not to use this drug for this population. The drug usually doesn't cause many side effects, but if you notice side effects related to increased bleeding or an allergic reaction, stop taking it and tell your doctor right away. Drug interactions: Concomitant use with Alphathepham increases the effect of anticoagulants. Storage: Alphathepham should be kept in a cool place, away from direct light and out of reach of children. Do not use if the medicine is damaged, lost its intact shape and past the expiry date. Alphathepham anti-edema drug has a strong effect and is used under the direction of a doctor. Make sure it's safe by taking it as directed and reading the medication instructions carefully before taking it.
