What is butamirate citrate used for?
Butamirate is used for the treatment of dry cough. Dry cough is a typical symptom in the common cold [1]. Viral infections of the upper airways are the most common cause of acute cough (cough lasting up to 3 weeks).
When do you take butamirate citrate?
Adult: As 50 mg tab: 2 or 3 tabs daily at intervals of 8 or 12 hours. As 7.5 mg/5 mL syr: 15 mL up to 4 times daily. Children <18 years.
What is Sinecod used for?
Sinecod Syrup is a cough suppressant and is commonly used for the symptomatic treatment of cough of various origins in adults and children. Sinecod Syrup contains Butamirate Dihydrogen Citrate as an active ingredient. Sinecod Syrup works by binding to the cough center in the brain.
Is butamirate Citrate Safe?
Conclusions: The prescribed average daily doses of drops between the ages 1 month-12 years and the syrup between the ages 6-12 years were 20-30% below the recommended amounts. In Hungary the butamirate citrate containing medicines are regarded to be effective. The adverse events were rare and non-serious.
What are the indications and therapeutic actions associated with antitussives?
Indication of antitussives Antitussives are indicated for the following: Local anesthetic on the respiratory passages, lungs, and pleurae, blocking the effectiveness of the stretch receptors that stimulate a cough reflex. For relief of moderate to moderately severe pain.
Is Butamirate citrate good for dry cough?
Butamirate citrate is used for the management of non-productive (dry) cough.
When should I give Sinecod?
Adults: 1 tablet 3 times daily (at least 8 hours between doses). To be swallowed whole. Maximum daily dose: 3 tablets (150 mg). Overdose with butamirate (Sinecod) may cause the following symptoms: somnolence, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and low blood pressure.
What is the medicine for dry cough?
What is the best medicine for dry cough?
| Best medicine for dry cough | ||
|---|---|---|
| Robitussin Maximum Strength (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan-guaifenesin, phenylephrine) | Pain reliever/fever reducer, antitussive, expectorant, decongestant | Oral |
| Mucinex (guaifenesin) | Expectorant | Oral |
| Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) | Nasal decongestant | Oral |
Is phenylpropanolamine safe for high blood pressure?
Phenylpropanolamine increased SBP 5.5 mmHg (95% CI: 3.1-8.0) and DBP 4.1 mmHg (95% CI: 2.2-6.0) with no effect on pulse. Patients with controlled hypertension were not at greater risk of blood pressure elevation. Immediate release preparations had greater effects on blood pressure than sustained release ones.
Why is phenylpropanolamine banned?
Phenylpropanolamine has been voluntarily removed from the market in the United States by its manufactures because of concerns raised about its ability to precipitate a stroke when used, or perhaps abused, as an appetite suppressant Kernan et al (2000).
What are the side effects of butamirate citrate?
Butamirate is indicated in acute cough of any etiology, pre and post operative cough sedation for surgical procedure and bronchoscopy. Butamirate is well tolerated. In rare cases, skin rash, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness have been reported.They disappear after reduction of the dosage or discontinuation of the drug.
When to use butamirate citrate for dry cough?
Butamirate Citrate is used to relieve dry (non-productive) cough. Dry cough may be caused by a recent viral infection. Butamirate Citrate is also used for pre & post-operative cough sedation in patients who will undergo surgical procedures and bronchoscopy.
How is butamirate citrate related to opium alkaloids?
Butamirate Citrate also increases the spirometery indexes and blood oxygenation. It is safe and non-sedating which is neither chemically nor pharmacologically related to opium alkaloids. The active metabolites of Butamirate Citrate have also antitussive action.
What is the half life of butamirate tablets?
Maximum concentration is reached within 9 hours with sustain release tablet. Butamirate is extremely protein bound and Plasma elimination half-life is about 13 hours. Butamirate is indicated in acute cough of any etiology, pre and post operative cough sedation for surgical procedure and bronchoscopy.