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With the effect of effectively reducing cough, dissipating phlegm in respiratory diseases, Pharcoter is mainly indicated for the treatment of dry coughs, coughs with phlegm, long-term cough that do not go away or acute bronchitis and pneumonia. romantic,...
1. What is Pharcoter drug?
Pharcoter brand-name drug that works to treat symptoms of respiratory infections such as cough, asthma, thick sputum, ... The drug is prepared in the form of tablets contained in a box of 1 bottle of 100 tablets.
Pharcoter drug has the main ingredients including Terpin hydrate 100mg and Codeine 10mg content along with excipients just enough for 1 tablet.
This is a prescription drug, so patients do not arbitrarily use it without a doctor's prescription.
2. What are the effects of Pharcoter?
Pharcoter drug has the main ingredients Terpin hydrate and Codeine. The effects of these two active ingredients include:
Codeine: Is a derivative of Morphin, belongs to the group of Opioid narcotic pain relievers, so the active ingredient Codeine has some properties similar to Morphin. In addition, in the body, Codeine is also partially converted to Morphine, so it has less pain-relieving effects than Morphin. Some elderly people when using it can cause sedation, sleep, prolonged use and dependence on the drug. Codeine also acts to inhibit respiratory and circulatory function. Like other Morphine derivatives, Codeine reduces intestinal motility causing constipation and increased pressure on the biliary tract. Terpin hydrate: This is a component with a reducing structure, so the active ingredient Terpin hydrate breaks the bonds between molecules and cuts off the glycoprotein bonds in the sputum, stimulating the secretion glands to increase secretions. in the respiratory tract mucosa, thereby making bronchial secretions liquid, expelling sputum more easily and soothing coughs, opening the respiratory tract. Thus, the drug has a synergistic effect thanks to the combination of 2 ingredients with different mechanisms of action, so the drug has a strong and effective cough reduction effect, reduces phlegm, reduces discomfort, improves quality. life for the patient.
3. Indications and contraindications to the use of Pharcoter
Indications for the use of Pharcoter:
With the use of sputum expectoration, reducing discomfort in respiratory diseases, Pharcoter is usually indicated mainly in dry cough, cough with phlegm, long-term cough that does not go away; Treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis,... Contraindications to using Pharcoter:
Do not use Pharcoter for patients with hypersensitivity to any of the drug's components and excipients; Patients with asthma , respiratory failure ; Patients carrying the gene for metabolizing drugs via CYP2D6 are contraindicated to use the drug; Children under 30 months of age or with a history of epilepsy or convulsions should not use Pharcoter drug.
4. Usage and dosage of Pharcoter
How to use Pharcoter:
Pharcoter is made in tablet form, so it is indicated to be taken orally with water. Take medicine after eating. Dosage of Pharcoter:
Adults: Take 3 Pharcoter pills 1 day divided into 3 times; Children over 5 years old: Take 1 to 2 Pharcoter tablets a day divided into 2 times. Dosage of Pharcoter drug can be changed according to the doctor's prescription.
5. Side effects of the drug Pharcoter
Besides the therapeutic effect, Pharcoter drug can cause some unwanted effects as follows:
Side effects on the digestive system: Decreased intestinal motility, constipation, bloating, indigestion, loss of appetite; Effects on the nervous system: Causes nervous depression, sedation, dizziness and fatigue; Sometimes allergic reactions with manifestations of rash, redness, itching of the skin Respiratory: Causes respiratory depression, decreased breathing rate; Cardiovascular: Heart rate and myocardial contractility decreased, blood pressure decreased; Prolonged use can cause drug dependence and withdrawal syndrome when stopping abruptly. When taking the drug, patients should consult their doctor/pharmacist about possible side effects of Pharcoter to identify and prevent. During the use of Pharcoter, if you experience any side effects, you should immediately notify your treating doctor for appropriate treatment.
6. Attention and caution when using Pharcoter
Attention when using Pharcoter drug:
This is a prescription drug, patients should not arbitrarily use Pharcoter without a doctor's prescription, carefully read the instructions for use before use, adhere to the prescribed dose. Precautions when using Pharcoter:
For pregnant and lactating women: Because Pharcoter has the ability to cross the placental barrier and mammary epithelial cells, there is a possibility of entering the fetus and in milk. mom. However, in some cases, it is imperative to weigh the benefits for the mother and the risk for the child in using Pharcoter; For the elderly: Care should be taken, appropriate dose adjustment; For those who drive or operate machinery: Because Pharcoter drug has the potential to cause neurological symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, temporary headache. Therefore, do not operate machinery or do things that require concentration and alertness after taking Pharcoter.
7. Note when using Pharcoter with other drugs
Drug interactions can cause adverse effects to medications or increase unwanted side effects, so patients need to list the drugs they are taking with the prescriber.
Some common drug interactions such as:
Do not use Pharcoter with Morphine antagonists due to antagonism of pharmacological effects; Avoid the use of Pharcoter with CNS depressants such as hypnotics, other opioids, drugs that reduce intestinal motility and atropine secretion; Do not combine Pharcoter with drugs that inhibit drug-metabolizing enzymes in the liver such as Cimetidine or Erythromycin,... due to increased drug concentration in plasma; Do not combine Pharcoter with drugs that reduce gastrointestinal motility such as antidiarrheal drugs.
8. How to handle overdose, forget dose of Pharcoter
Pharcoter overdose:
Pharcoter overdose is rare, common in patients with poor tolerance to the drug, causing an allergic reaction with signs of skin itching, red rash, gastrointestinal disturbances or hypotension. lead to dizziness, headache, drowsiness, respiratory and circulatory failure leading to coma, convulsions, severe can stop breathing, pulse collapse, cardiac arrest and death in patients... Pharcoter overdose symptoms, it is necessary to take the patient to the nearest medical facility for timely examination and treatment. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to avoid overdose. In summary, Pharcoter is an effective cough suppressant, expectorant in respiratory diseases, so it is mainly indicated for the treatment of dry cough, productive cough, long-term cough that does not go away or acute and chronic bronchitis. ,... To use drugs safely and effectively, patients should take them as prescribed by a doctor or pharmacist.
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