In the article, we consider a recipe for “Eufillin” in Latin, as well as instructions for the medication.
It is an antispasmodic that helps to relax the smooth muscles of internal organs. Due to this property, the drug suppresses excessive contractions and spasm of internal organs caused by any cause. Thus, with the help of it, the expansion of blood vessels occurs, bronchospasm is eliminated, contractile uterine activity is reduced, the threat of premature birth or miscarriage is stopped.
Composition and form of release
The drug is available in the form of tablets of 150 mg and an injection solution in ampoules of 2.4% in 5 ml and 10 ml.
One tablet of the product contains 150 mg of the active substance aminophylline, as well as potato and stearic acid starch and calcium.
In the composition of the injection, aminophylline is contained in an amount of 24 milligrams per milliliter. As an auxiliary substance, injection water is used.
Recipe "Eufillina" in Latin
The prescription for an intravenous injection is written as follows: "Rp .: Sol. Euphyllini 2.4% - 10 ml Dtd No. 10 inamp. S. Dilute with 0.9% physiological saline solution of NaCl 10 ml, slowly inject 10 ml into the veins. "
How to write in “Eufillin” in Latin for a recipe is interesting to many.
In the same way, a prescription for an intramuscular injection is written , like a solution for intravenous administration, there is only one difference - after Sol. Euphyllini is written in a concentration of 24%. The doctor after the letter S may indicate the features of the introduction of the solution “Eufillin”.
In Latin, tablets have the following prescription: "Rp .: Tab. Euphyllini 150 mg Dtd No. 10 intab. S. Drink one tablet three times a day." After the letter Rp. in the recipes the Latin name of the medicine is written (Euphyllini in this case) and its dosage form (tablets - Tab. or solution - Sol.).
After the name, the dosage of the tablets or the concentration of "Eufillin" in ampoules in Latin is indicated. On the next line after the letter Dtd, under the sign "No." is written the number of tablets or ampoules that the pharmacist must release to the patient presenting the prescription. And finally, the last line of the prescription after the letter S contains the features of the drug, written by a doctor.
As spelled "Eufillin" in Latin, it is now clear.
Pharmacological effect
The drug has a diuretic, antispasmodic, tocolytic and bronchodilating effect.
It is among the means for systemic use in diseases accompanied by obstruction, that is, obstruction of the respiratory system. According to Vidal, the clinical and pharmacological group is a PDE inhibitor, a bronchodilator.
Indications for use of tablets
Eufillin tablets are used for the following diagnoses:
- bronchial asthma;
- chronic "pulmonary heart";
- chronic obstructive bronchitis;
- Pickwick syndrome (paroxysmal nocturnal apnea);
- pulmonary emphysema.
The drug is a means of choice for bronchial asthma physical stress, with other forms of the disease, it is used simultaneously with other drugs.
In what cases are ampoules prescribed?
Indications for use of ampoules "Eufillina" are:
- cerebrovascular insufficiency of the brain of the head (the solution is used simultaneously with other drugs to reduce intracranial pressure);
- bronchial obstructive syndrome with bronchitis, cardiac asthma, bronchial asthma (mainly to suppress seizures) or pulmonary emphysema;
- migraine;
- hypertension in the pulmonary circle of blood circulation;
- left ventricular failure, which is accompanied by periodic bronchospasm and Cheyne-Stokes-type breathing (along with other drugs).
Does the medication have contraindications?
Contraindications
Eufillin tablets (in Latin - Euphyllini) have the following contraindications:
- rejection by the body of the main active substance or any other xanthine derivatives;
- acute stage of myocardial infarction;
- hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with obstruction;
- exacerbation of symptoms of a duodenal ulcer and / or stomach;
- hyperthyroidism;
- tachyarrhythmia;
- severe functional defects in liver / kidney activity;
- epilepsy.
In pediatrics is not prescribed for children under six years of age, as well as along with "Fedrin".
Administration of the drug in the form of injections is contraindicated in the following cases:
- hypersensitivity to aminophylline and other xanthine derivatives;
- acute stage of myocardial infarction;
- acute heart failure;
- angina pectoris;
- paroxysmal tachycardia;
- extrasystole;
- pulmonary edema;
- severe arterial hypertension / hypotension;
- vascular atherosclerosis;
- a history of spontaneous bleeding;
- hemorrhagic stroke;
- peptic ulcer disease at the stage of exacerbation;
- hemorrhages in the tissue of the retina;
- epilepsy;
- high threshold for seizures;
- gastroesophageal reflux;
- hyperthyroidism;
- uncontrolled hypothyroidism;
- porphyria;
- thyrotoxicosis;
- liver and / or kidney dysfunction;
- sepsis.
Due to the possibility of side effects, it is undesirable to use a solution for the treatment of children under fourteen years of age. Up to three years, it is contraindicated for children to administer the drug intravenously, in children after three years, the medicine can be used according to health indications for no longer than two weeks.
Side effects
When using “Eufillin” (in Latin you will tell the name to the pharmacist or in Russian - it doesn’t matter) the following side symptoms may occur in tablets:
- restlessness, poor sleep, trembling limbs, cramps, dizziness;
- palpitations, cardiac arrhythmias;
- albuminuria, hematuria;
- rarely hypoglycemia.
Against the background of injection treatment, it is possible:
- anxiety, headache, agitation, dizziness, insomnia, tremor, irritability;
- tachycardia, arrhythmia (including in the fetus, when the woman used the drug in the third trimester of pregnancy), cardialgia, palpitations, unstable angina, decrease in blood pressure;
- diarrhea, gastralgia, heartburn, nausea, exacerbation of signs of ulcerative pathology, GERD, if prolonged use - loss of appetite;
- fever, skin rashes, and itching;
- tachypnea, hypoglycemia, chest pain, increased diuresis, albuminuria, hematuria, increased sweating, a feeling of heat in the face.
The listed side symptoms have a dosage-dependent character, often for their relief, a decrease in the amount of medication is enough.
Local reactions to the injection are observed in the form of soreness, skin hyperemia and the formation of a seal at the injection site.
Instructions for use of the medication
The daily dosage of the drug is set for each patient individually. Tablets are taken after a meal. Adults should drink 0.15 mg 1-3 times a day, small patients - from 7 to 10 mg per kg 4 times a day, if necessary, you can gradually increase the dose at intervals of two to three days to achieve the highest therapeutic effect.
The duration of the treatment course with tablets ranges from several days to several months.
The drug is administered intravenously 1-3 times a day for adults, depending on the weight, the daily dosage varies from 400 to 800 mg (10 mg per kilogram of body weight). For the first time, no more than 200-250 mg should be administered. For children 6-17 years old, the daily dosage per kilogram of weight is 16 mg, under 13 mg. The dosage is divided into 1-3 injections.
Against the background of intravenous administration, it is necessary to control blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate. The duration of treatment is from several days to two weeks, which depends on the severity of the disease.
Reviews on this drug and its effectiveness
Most often, the drug is used in the treatment of diseases that are accompanied by obstruction of the respiratory system, so most reviews relate to use in asthma and bronchitis.
People who have taken the drug observe a good relief of painful coughing attacks, breathing relief and sputum excretion. In this case, improvement occurs within ten minutes after the introduction of the solution or the use of the tablet.
During pregnancy (if taken in accordance with medical recommendations), the drug helps to remove excess fluid, bring it to normal, and avoid hospitalization in the pathological department.
There are few negative reviews about the drug, they are associated with individual sensitivity to the active component.
Separate reviews are about the use against cellulite and for the purpose of losing weight. The drug is used as an additive to the main tool in combination with essential oils and Dimexidum. However, it is difficult to judge its effectiveness in this case, as patients have conflicting opinions.
We reviewed the Latin recipe for Eufillin in ampoules and tablets.