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Metaproterenol is an active ingredient in the adrenergic bronchodilator family, which opens the bronchial tubes in the lungs, increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes. This is also the main active ingredient in Alupent. So what is Alupent?
1. What is Alupent?
Alupent contains the active ingredient Metaproterenol for oral use (solution and tablets), which is a beta-2 Adrenergic agonist bronchodilator. Alupent is used in the treatment of bronchial asthma and conditions with bronchospasm such as bronchitis, emphysema and some other lung diseases.Metaproterenol is an active ingredient in the group of bronchodilators that increase Adrenergic bronchodilator, which acts to dilate the bronchi, thereby helping to relieve symptoms such as cough, wheezing, shortness of breath through the mechanism of increasing airflow through the bronchi. manage.
2. Some notes when using Alupent
Alupent is a prescription drug prescribed by a doctor. Therefore, before using, it is necessary to note the following issues:
The patient has discussed with the doctor about the decision to use Alupent, and at the same time accepts the possible risks and weighs them against the benefits. therapeutic benefits; Allergic history : Patients with any unusual or allergic reaction to Alupent or other drugs should inform the treating doctor. In addition, some other allergies should be discussed, including food, preservative, or pet allergies; Use of Alupent in children: So far, there have been no studies on the relationship between age and the effects of Alupent in children under 6 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of Alupent in this population have not been established; Use of Alupent in the elderly: There is no information on the relationship between age and the effects of Metaproterenol in this population. Alupent is class C for safe use in pregnant women. Some animal studies have shown that Alupent may cause some side effects, but there are no formal studies in pregnant women.
There are no formal studies on the effects on the nursing infant if the mother uses this product. Therefore, mothers need to weigh the benefits of treatment with the potential risks for the child before deciding to use Alupent.
3. Alupent Drug Interactions
Patients taking Alupent should be advised to discuss with their treating physician a list of all medications they are taking. Using Alupent with the following medicines is not usually recommended, but your doctor may prescribe it in some specific cases, provided that you adjust the dose or frequency of using one or both drugs:
Iobenguane; Methacholine.
4. Some diseases to note when using Alupent
The patient has the following medical conditions or health problems that may affect the use of Alupent , including:
Diabetes ; Heart or blood vessel disease; Hypertension; Hyperthyroidism; Seizures; Heart rhythm problems (eg, arrhythmia); Fast heart beat .
5. Instructions for using the drug Alupent
Patients only use Alupent as prescribed by the doctor, absolutely do not change the dose or time of taking the drug. In addition, patients should not stop taking Alupent or other asthma medications without their doctor's approval.
Patients need to use the specialized spoon, syringe or cup provided to determine the appropriate amount of Alupent drug solution. Using household teaspoons may result in incorrect amounts of solution being received.
Dosage of Alupent in the treatment of bronchial asthma and some diseases causing bronchospasm:
For oral solution form:
Adults: Take 10ml of Alupent solution each time, 3 or 4 times/day; Children over 9 years old or weighing over 30kg: Take 10ml of Alupent solution each time, 3 or 4 times a day; Children from 6 to 9 years old or weighing less than 30kg: Take 5ml each time, 3 or 4 times a day; Children under 6 years old: The group of subjects using Alupent drug according to the dose prescribed by the doctor. For Alupent tablet form:
Adults: 20mg/time, 3 or 4 times a day; Children over 9 years old or weighing more than 30kg: 20mg/time, 3 or 4 times a day; Children 6 to 9 years old or weighing less than 30kg: 10mg/time, 3 or 4 times a day; Children under 6 years of age are not recommended to use the tablet form of Alupent.
6. Some Precautions When Using Alupent
A very important issue in the course of treatment with Alupent is that the doctor will have a plan to periodically re-examine the patient to review the effectiveness of the treatment, and to help detect the side effects of Alupent early.
Alupent users should contact their doctor as soon as possible if breathing problems persist after taking a dose of Alupent or even appear to be worse before taking the medicine.
Patients should not change the dose of Alupent on their own or stop using it without consulting the doctor. Besides, the patient must not be used concurrently with other drugs unless discussed and agreed by the doctor. Such products include prescription or over-the-counter medications for appetite control, asthma, colds, coughs, hay fever or sinus problems, or herbal or vitamin supplements. .
7. Alupent side effects
Besides the therapeutic effect, Alupent medicine can cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects are possible, they do require appropriate medical attention.
The patient should contact the treating doctor immediately if the use of Alupent leads to the following side effects:
Fast, pounding or irregular heartbeat; Trembling limbs; More severe asthma; Blurred vision; Chest pain; Chills; A cough; Diarrhea; Dizzy; Faint; Fever; Feeling tired, uncomfortable; Headache; Increased sweating; Joint pain, muscle pain Decreased appetite; Nausea; Nervous; Tinnitus . Patients who overdose on Alupent should contact the emergency department for urgent treatment when they have the following symptoms:
Pain in the hands, back or jaw; Chest pain, feeling of heaviness; Feelings of anxiety, bewilderment; Dizziness, fainting; Dry mouth ; Shortness of breath; Insomnia. Alupent contains the active ingredient Metaproterenol for oral use (solution and tablets), which is a beta-2 Adrenergic agonist bronchodilator. Alupent is used in the treatment of bronchial asthma and conditions with bronchospasm such as bronchitis, emphysema and some other lung diseases.
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