Narcotic drugs are often used in medical practice. For example, for the treatment of bronchi and lungs, as well as an anti-inflammatory agent for pathologies of the organs of vision, Ethylmorphine Hydrochloride is used.
Characterization and description of the drug
Ethylmorphine hydrochloride is a narcotic antitussive, analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug, presented in the form of a white powder, which is odorless, and also in the form of tablets. The medication is used in ophthalmology and therapy.
Ethylmorphine hydrochloride is included in the RF State Pharmacopoeia (State Pharmacopoeia of the Russian Federation). This medication in its action occupies an intermediate position between morphine and codeine.
On the pharmacological market, the drug can be found under such trade names as Aethylmorphini hydrochloridum, Codethyline Erfa, "Dionin" and others.
Ethylmorphine hydrochloride is prescribed by doctors for the following pathologies and conditions:
- bronchitis and bronchopneumonia;
- pleurisy;
- keratitis;
- iritis;
- traumatic cataract;
- clouding of the lens;
- chorioretinitis;
- corneal infiltrate;
- iridocyclitis;
- pulmonary tuberculosis.
Drug action
The effect of the drug is similar to codeine. It has analgesic, antitussive, anti-inflammatory effect. In ophthalmology, eye drops of Ethylmorphine hydrochloride 2-10% are used. With instillation of the organs of vision, the pain syndrome stops, in the presence of an inflammatory process, exudates and infiltrates begin to dissolve. The drug has a calming effect on the organs of vision.
The antitussive and analgesic effect of "Ethylmorphine hydrochloride" in strength is intermediate between the properties of codeine and morphine. It is usually used to eliminate pain and cough.
Instruction for use
The medicine in the form of tablets is taken orally two or three times a day in an amount of from 0.01 to 0.015 grams. The maximum daily dose for adults is 0.1 grams.
Children from two years of age are prescribed medicine in an amount of from 0.001 to 0.0075 grams per dose. The maximum daily dose is 0.001 grams.
Children from three to four years old are prescribed 0.005 grams at a time. Up to 0.015 grams of the drug is allowed per day.
Children from five to six years old can use 0.006 grams one-time, the daily dosage should not exceed 0.018 grams.
Children from seven to nine years old are prescribed one-time 0.075 grams of the drug, no more than 0.025 grams per day can be used.
From ten to fourteen years, the use of the drug in a single dosage of 0.01 grams is allowed, the maximum daily dosage is 0.1 grams.
In ophthalmology, a solution of Ethylmorphine Hydrochloride 1-10% is used, one or two drops in each eye three times a day. At first, it is recommended to use the minimum dosage, gradually increasing it if necessary and in agreement with the attending physician.
Application restrictions
There are some contraindications to the use of the medication:
- Respiratory failure.
- Old age.
- The exhaustion of the body.
- The development of addiction with prolonged use of the drug.
Possible side effects and overdose
Ethylmorphine hydrochloride may provoke the development of adverse reactions:
- respiratory failure;
- nausea accompanied by vomiting;
- constipation.
To reduce the likelihood of developing negative phenomena, it is recommended to simultaneously take anticholinergic drugs, for example, Atropine.
With the simultaneous use of analgesics, sedatives and hypnotics, their effect is enhanced.
Cases of drug overdose in medical practice are not fixed. Theoretically, a fatal outcome can occur when taking the drug in an amount of 500 ml once.
How to store the medicine
The medicine is stored in a dark place, according to the rules for storing narcotic drugs. Children should not have access to medicines. The shelf life of the tablets is two years, the powder is six years.
Cost and purchase of the drug
You can only buy medicine at a state pharmacy by prescription. The following is an example of a prescription for Ethyl Morphine Hydrochloride:
Rp: Ethylmorphini 0.015
DtdN 10 in tabul.
S. according to the scheme.
You can find out the cost of the medicine by contacting the pharmacy.
Analogs
Ethylmorphine hydrochloride has several analogues, which are also available with a prescription. These include:
- Ethylmorphine.
- "Dionin."
- "Codetiline."
- "Diolan".
- "Codeine".
- "Terpincode."
Reviews
Reviews about the drug are mostly good. Many argue that it is quite effective in combating cough and pathologies of the organs of vision. It eliminates negative symptoms in a short time. Of the minuses, only that a prescription is needed to purchase the medicine.
Usually, doctors prescribe drugs in the last turn, when other drugs do not give a positive effect. The course of therapy with such medicines is usually short, since there is a high risk of addiction and the development of addiction. Self-medication is strictly prohibited.