Bayer Children's Cough Syrup

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide:

• Pharmacological action
• Pharmacokinetics
• Why is Bayer Children's Cough Syrup prescribed?
• Dosage and administration
• Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) side effects, adverse reactions
• Bayer Children's Cough Syrup contraindications
• Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Special instructions
• Bayer Children's Cough Syrup drug interactions
• Bayer Children's Cough Syrup in case of emergency / overdose
• Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) reviews

Pharmacological action

Bayer Children's Cough Syrup is an antitussive medication. Inhibiting the excitability of the cough center this medicine suppresses the cough of any origin. Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) has not addiction effects and it has no analgesic and hypnotic action. Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) 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. Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) is an optical isomer of levomethorphan which is similar to morphine. Due to optical isomerism this drug has no opioid effects. Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) 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 (ALS) (Charcot's disease), disease of "mad cow and other prion diseases. Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) 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 Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) is completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. C_max of Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) 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 Bayer Children's Cough Syrup prescribed?

Dry cough of different etiology.

Dosage and administration

For adults and children over 12 years Bayer Children's Cough Syrup prescribed on 15 mg 4 times / day, children aged 6 years - 7.5 mg 4 times / day.

Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) side effects, adverse reactions

Drowsiness, nausea, dizziness.

Bayer Children's Cough Syrup contraindications

Bronchial asthma, bronchitis, simultaneous reception of mucolytic.

Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding

During pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) 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 Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) with impaired liver function.

Bayer Children's Cough Syrup drug interactions

MAO inhibitors (including furazolidone, procarbazine, selegiline) when administered simultaneous with Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) 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.) Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) 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.

Bayer Children's Cough Syrup in case of emergency / overdose

Symptoms: excitement, dizziness, respiratory depression, impaired consciousness, decreased blood pressure, tachycardia, muscle hypertonicity, ataxia.

Treatment: mechanical ventilation, symptomatic agents.

Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride:

• Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride) reviews

Indication: For the treatment of nasal congestion, control of urinary incontinence, priapism and obesity.

Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride) (PPA), a sympathomimetic agent structurally similar to pseudoephedrine, is used to treat nasal congestion. Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride) is found in appetite suppressant formulations and with guaifenesinin in cough-cold formulations. In 2000, the FDA requested that all drug companies discontinue marketing products containing Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride), due to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke in women who used Bayer Children's Cough Syrup (Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride).