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Glotamuc is indicated for the treatment of mucolytic therapy in acute & chronic bronchopulmonary diseases accompanied by increased mucus secretion. So how to use Glotamuc? What precautions should be taken when using this drug? Let's find out the necessary information about the drug Glotamuc through the article below.
1. What is Glotamuc?
Ingredients:
Glotamuc medicine 200mg has the main ingredient is Acetylcysteine with 200mg content; There are also other excipients just enough for 1 pack. Dosage form: The drug is produced in the form of nuggets.
Registration number: VD-20197-13
Manufacturer: GLOMED Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company - VIETNAM.
Packing: Box of 20 packs, 1g each.
2. Uses of Glotamuc
2.1 Effect Acetylcysteine (N-acetylcysteine) is the N-acetyl derivative of L-cysteine, a natural amino-acid. Acetylcysteine has the effect of reducing respiratory mucus, reducing the viscosity of sputum based on the mechanism of splitting the disulfide bridge in the mucoprotein and facilitating the expulsion of sputum.
Thanks to this mechanism of action, Acetylcysteine is used as an ingredient in drugs to treat pathological conditions with increased mucus secretion very effectively. In addition, Acetylcysteine is also used to protect against hepatotoxicity caused by Paracetamol, by maintaining or restoring hepatic glutathione levels.
2.2 Indications Glotamuc pack is indicated for expectoration in bronchial diseases, lung diseases, viscous mucus diseases, along with other respiratory diseases with thick mucus. In addition, the drug is also indicated for detoxification in cases of Paracetamol poisoning. 2.3 Dosage - Usage Dosage:
Dosage of the drug for children under 2 years old: Use 2 times a day, 1/2 pack each time.
Dosage of the drug for children from 2 to 6 years old: Use 2 times a day, 1 pack each time.
Dosage of the drug for children over 6 years old and adults: Use 3 times a day, 1 pack each time.
Note that the above doses are for reference only, please consult your treating doctor for a suitable dose regimen and time to take the drug in each case.
How to use:
The drug is made in the form of nuggets, so the patient uses the drug by dissolving the drug in water and then drinking.
Use the drug with water, avoid using it with beer, alcohol, coffee or some other stimulants.
2.4 Overdose and Management Symptoms:
There have been no reports of acetylcysteine overdose with oral administration. There have been reports of overdose of acetylcysteine when administered intravenously to treat paracetamol poisoning.
Symptoms of overdose are similar to those of anaphylaxis (rash, itching, flushing, nausea, vomiting, angioedema, tachycardia, bronchospasm, hypotension...) but much more severe. . Hypotension is the main symptom of overdose. Other symptoms include respiratory failure, hemolysis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and renal failure. Death has occurred in a patient with an overdose of acetylcysteine while being treated for paracetamol poisoning.
Treatment:
Mainly symptomatic treatment.
3. Side effects of the drug Glotamuc
Besides the effects of the drug, patients treated with Glotamuc 200mg may also experience some unwanted effects such as nausea, vomiting very common; In addition, patients may also experience symptoms of drowsiness, erythema multiforme, urticaria, headache, fever, chills, bronchospasm, but the rate is low and very rare.
In case the patient encounters any strange symptoms that are suspected to be due to the use of the drug, they must immediately report it to the doctor or pharmacist who prescribes the use of this drug for timely handling, to avoid being subjective so that the symptoms become worse. should be more severe or complications may occur
4. Drug interactions
If you have to take tetracycline antibiotics, it must be taken at least 2 hours apart from Glotamuc 200mg.
Do not take with cough medicine, nitrate antiarrhythmic drugs such as Nitroglycerin.
In addition, during the use of the drug, there may be competition or interaction between Glotamuc 200mg with food or other drugs and functional foods.
5. Notes when using Glotamuc
Contraindications
Patients please do not use the drug for the following cases:
Do not use for people with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the drug. Contraindicated in patients with severe asthma. Notes and cautions
Read instructions carefully before use. Follow the dosage prescribed by your doctor. When using for drivers and operating machines, care should be taken because the drug can affect the body and work. Note for use on pregnant women and nursing mothers
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, consider and consult a physician before using the drug, if If you really need to use the drug, you have to weigh the benefits and risks.
Storage
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place, the temperature is below 30 degrees Celsius. Do not put the medicine in a place with direct sunlight or high humidity. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
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