For respiratory diseases, various drugs are prescribed. With a wet cough, these will be preparations with an expectorant effect, with a dry one, they suppress the cough reflex and have a bronchodilator effect. One such drug is Broncholitin Syrup. Instructions, price, analogues, indications for use and side effects from the use of this drug - this is what the article will discuss.
Structure
"Broncholitin" is produced in the form of a syrup, the main active ingredients of which are:
- Ephedrine hydrochloride 4.6 mg in 5 ml.
- Glaucine hydrobromide 5.75 mg in 5 ml.
As auxiliary substances, citric acid, basil oil, ethyl alcohol (1.7 vol.%), Sucrose, polysorbate 80 and others are included in the preparation.
Syrup is produced in 125 ml bottles, packed in cardboard boxes. Inside is a measuring spoon.
That's what is included in the composition of the drug "Broncholitin." The syrup analogs given in this article a little below contain the same active substances, but differ in the manufacturer and auxiliary components.
Since the drug contains a potent substance - ephedrine hydrochloride, for the release of it from the pharmacy you need a cough prescription prescribed by your doctor.
Drug action
"Broncholitin" has a complex effect due to the action of glaucin and ephedrine. An effective dry cough prescription often contains glaucin or another antitussive component. Glaucin refers to non - narcotic antitussive drugs. It acts selectively on the area of the brain, inhibiting the cough center. Unlike narcotic antitussive drugs, it does not affect the respiratory center and does not inhibit respiratory function. It also has a slight anti-inflammatory effect, anesthetic and antispasmodic effect on the bronchi.
Ephedrine acts on the receptors of the sympathetic nervous system. It activates the function of pulmonary respiration, reduces swelling of the mucous membrane of the bronchi, reduces the spastic effect of the products of inflammation on the bronchi, exerting a bronchodilating effect; normalizes the activity of the ciliary epithelium.
In the Broncholitin complex, analogues of the drug relieve coughing attacks, improve sputum removal and facilitate breathing.
Indications for use
Syrup "Broncholitin" is indicated for the treatment of the following diseases:
- Chronical bronchitis;
- tracheobronchitis;
- acute bronchitis;
- bronchopneumonia;
- bronchiectasis;
- bronchial asthma;
- chronic obstruction of the lungs;
- whooping cough.
In these diseases, Broncholitin is prescribed as part of complex therapy for the treatment of dry, or as it is also called, unproductive cough.
Dosage
Syrup "Broncholitin" is prescribed in dosages:
- adults two scoops three to four times a day;
- children from three to ten years old - one scoop three times a day;
- children over ten years old - two scoops three times a day.
One measuring spoon contains 5 ml of syrup.
Contraindications
"Broncholitin" is contraindicated in certain diseases of the heart and blood vessels, hormonal imbalance, has age restrictions. You can not prescribe the drug in the following cases:
- first trimester of pregnancy;
- period of breastfeeding;
- arterial hypertension;
- heart failure;
- children under the age of three;
- severe organic heart disease;
- Ischemic heart disease;
- angle-closure glaucoma;
- thyrotoxicosis;
- pheochromocytoma;
- prostatic hyperplasia with clinical manifestations;
- insomnia;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Due to the content of ethyl alcohol in the syrup, Broncholitin is prescribed with caution in the treatment of alcohol dependence, in childhood, with epilepsy, in patients with brain disease and impaired liver function.
Side effects and overdose
The drug has some side effects, mainly due to ephedrine, which is part of the Broncholitin syrup. Its use must be carried out as prescribed by the doctor, since its unwanted interaction with other drugs is possible. In case of an overdose of Broncholitin, the following symptoms may appear:
- sweating
- nausea;
- dizziness;
- loss of appetite;
- vomiting
- excitation;
- tremor of limbs;
- circulatory disturbance;
- difficulty urinating.
Of the side effects, disturbances from various body systems are possible:
- increased blood pressure, heart palpitations, extrasystole;
- agitation, tremor, insomnia;
- visual impairment;
- nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, constipation;
- increased sex drive, menstrual cycle disorder;
- dizziness;
- in children - drowsiness;
- difficulty urinating
- rash, increased sweating;
- tachyphylaxis.
For these reasons, caution should be exercised when using the drug in patients involved in work requiring concentration: driving a car, working with control mechanisms and devices.
"Broncholitin" for children
The drug is used as part of complex therapy for the treatment of diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by dry cough. "Broncholitin" for children under the age of three years is not applicable. The duration of treatment for children is no more than seven days. The use of the drug facilitates the separation of sputum from the respiratory tract, eliminates coughing attacks and helps improve breathing. The syrup is given to children after eating, you can dilute it with a small amount of water.
When prescribing the drug, children pay special attention to the compatibility of ephedrine with other groups of drugs. "Broncholitin" can be used no earlier than 2 weeks after the end of the course of monoamine oxidase inhibitors, which potentiate the inhibitory effect of ephedrine. Adrenoblockers reduce the ability of this drug to eliminate bronchospasm. When taking ephedrine simultaneously with quinidine, sympathomimetics, cardiac glycosides and antidepressants, the risk of developing arrhythmia increases. Medicines and drinks containing caffeine enhance the stimulating effect of the drug on the central nervous system. The drug reduces the effectiveness of hypoglycemic drugs for oral administration.
"Broncholitin": analogues of the drug
Syrup "Broncholitin" has the following analogues in the active substance:
- "Bronchoton."
- "Bronchitusen Vramed."
- "Bronchocine."
In addition, the Glaucin antitussive (Glauvent) is sold separately in tablets or as a syrup. It is not a substitute for Broncholitin, but weakens the cough reflex and does not have as many contraindications as Broncholitin.
The cost of drugs in comparison is as follows:
- "Broncholitin" - 72 rubles per 125 ml;
- "Bronhitussen Vramed" - 66 rubles for 125 ml;
- "Bronchoton" - 77 rubles per 125 ml;
- "Bronchocin" - 55 rubles per 125 ml;
- Glaucin - 78 rubles (package of 20 tablets of 40 mg each).
The drug "Broncholitin", analogues can not be taken when coughing with increased sputum. The antitussive effect exerted by glaucin will contribute to mucus retention in the airways and cause stagnation and inflammation. The duration of use of the Broncholitin syrup is determined by the attending physician, he must also make adjustments for complex therapy depending on the course of the disease.