"Lazolvan" - a drug that is used in the treatment of acute, chronic forms of bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, bronchial asthma (with difficult discharge of sputum), brochiectasis. Release form: syrup or tablets.
The drug "Lazolvan" (syrup). Instructions for use: composition, pharmacokinetics
The drug contains the active substance ambroxol hydrochloride. Auxiliary components: sorbitol, hydroxyethyl cellulose, glycerol, acesulfame potassium, flavorings, benzoic acid, purified water.
The drug is well absorbed in the stomach, intestines. The components of the drug can enter the brain through the blood-brain barrier and enter the baby’s body with breast milk. After internal administration, action occurs in thirty minutes, lasts twelve hours. The drug is metabolized in the liver tissue, excreted through the kidneys (half-life is one hour). With a severe form of chronic liver failure, this indicator increases several times.
Medicinal Mucosolvan "(syrup). Instructions for use: pharmacodynamics
The drug has expectorant, secretolytic, secretomotor effects, stimulates the work of serous cells of the glands of the mucous membranes of the bronchi, increases the release of surfactant in the bronchi, alveoli. It also normalizes the composition of sputum, reduces its viscosity. The drug increases the activity of cilia of the ciliated epithelium, enhances the transport of detachable bronchi.
The drug "Lazolvan." Dosage, method of application
The drug is intended exclusively for internal use. It must be used while eating, drinking plenty of fluids. Adults need to take two measuring cups twice a day. The duration of therapy is determined by the form of the disease, its intensity and is determined by the attending physician.
The drug "Lazolvan." Contraindications
This drug can not be used with hypersensitivity to the components, in the first trimester of pregnancy, in the presence of symptoms of epilepsy, duodenal ulcer, stomach.
The drug "Lazolvan" (syrup). Instructions for use: side effects, overdose
Side effects include the appearance of heartburn, gastralgia, vomiting, nausea, constipation, dry mouth, weakness, headache, pain in the airways, rhinorrhea, anaphylactic shock is possible .
If the treatment regimen is not followed, overdose symptoms may develop. These include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia. To eliminate these conditions, gastric lavage is used , which should be performed in the first hours after the use of the drug; symptomatic remedies.
The drug "Lazolvan" (syrup). Instructions for use: drug interactions, special instructions
The drug is compatible with drugs that inhibit labor. It increases the permeability of the secretion of the bronchial tubes of cefuroxime, amoxicycline, doxycycline, erythromycin. The drug can not be combined with cough suppressants due to the difficulty in sputum discharge, which is observed after a decrease in cough.
With special care, the drug is used in the first, third trimesters of pregnancy, lactation, with impaired renal, hepatic function.
The drug is not recommended for use before work related to driving vehicles, controlling dangerous machinery, as it can cause headaches.