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Vicks Tosse Pastiglie
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Pharmacological action
Vicks Tosse Pastiglie is an antitussive medication. Inhibiting the excitability of the cough center this medicine suppresses the cough of any origin. Vicks Tosse Pastiglie has not addiction effects and it has no analgesic and hypnotic action. Vicks Tosse Pastiglie starts to act after 10-30 minutes after oral administration, the duration of therapeutic action: 5-6 hours for adults and 6-9 hours for children. Vicks Tosse Pastiglie is an optical isomer of levomethorphan which is similar to morphine. Due to optical isomerism this drug has no opioid effects. Vicks Tosse Pastiglie used mainly for replacement of codeine as a cough suppressant. In addition to the cough suppressant this medication is used in medicine for diagnostic purposes and may be useful in various cases - from seizures to heroin addiction treatment, some chronic neurodegenerative diseases. These include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Charcot's disease), disease of "mad cow and other prion diseases. Vicks Tosse Pastiglie has also been used for the treatment of mental retardation, Parkinson's disease, in the treatment of lung and other cancers and to prevent tissue rejection in transplantation because of the (poorly known) effects of sigma ligands on tumor cells and immune system.
Pharmacokinetics
After oral administration Vicks Tosse Pastiglie is completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Cmax of Vicks Tosse Pastiglie in plasma is reached after 2 h. This medication biotransformes in the liver. Up to 45% of this drug is excreted by kidneys and there was considerable individual variation in rates of excretion of individual metabolites.
Why is Vicks Tosse Pastiglie prescribed?
Dry cough of different etiology.
Dosage and administration
For adults and children over 12 years Vicks Tosse Pastiglie prescribed on 15 mg 4 times / day, children aged 6 years - 7.5 mg 4 times / day.
Vicks Tosse Pastiglie side effects, adverse reactions
Drowsiness, nausea, dizziness.
Vicks Tosse Pastiglie contraindications
Bronchial asthma, bronchitis, simultaneous reception of mucolytic.
Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding
During pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) Vicks Tosse Pastiglie prescribed with caution, only in cases where the expected therapeutic effect for the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or child.
Special instructions
With carefully administered Vicks Tosse Pastiglie with impaired liver function.
Vicks Tosse Pastiglie drug interactions
MAO inhibitors when administered simultaneous with Vicks Tosse Pastiglie may cause adrenergic crisis, collapse, coma, dizziness, agitation, increased blood pressure, hyperpyrexia, intracranial hemorrhage, lethargy, nausea, cramps, tremor. In combination with tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, etc.) Vicks Tosse Pastiglie may appeal serotonin syndrome and possible subsequent death. Amiodarone, fluoxetine, quinidine, inhibiting system cytochrome P450, may increase the drug concentration in the blood. Tobacco smoke can lead to increased secretion of glands in the background of inhibition of cough reflex. Some inhibitors of CYP450 (such as quinidine) increase and extended effects of this medicine.
Vicks Tosse Pastiglie in case of emergency / overdose
Symptoms: excitement, dizziness, respiratory depression, impaired consciousness, decreased blood pressure, tachycardia, muscle hypertonicity, ataxia.
Treatment: mechanical ventilation, symptomatic agents.
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References
- Dailymed."MIELIM Y MAS (DEXTROMETHORPHAN) LIQUID [EFFICIENT LABORATORIES INC.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- Dailymed."DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "dextromethorphan". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Vicks Tosse Pastiglie?Depending on the reaction of the Vicks Tosse Pastiglie after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Vicks Tosse Pastiglie not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Vicks Tosse Pastiglie addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
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sdrugs.com conducted a study on Vicks Tosse Pastiglie, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Vicks Tosse Pastiglie consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
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What is the dose of Vicks Tosse Pastiglie drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 6-10mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| 6-10mg | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported time for results
What is the time duration Vicks Tosse Pastiglie drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 3 days to notice the result from using Vicks Tosse Pastiglie drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Vicks Tosse Pastiglie need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
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| 3 days | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Vicks Tosse Pastiglie drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| Empty stomach | 1 | 100.0% | |
Two visitors reported age
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| 16-29 | 1 | 50.0% | |
| > 60 | 1 | 50.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology