"Broncholitin": analogues. "Broncholitin": application, indications

In diseases of the respiratory system, different medications are prescribed. With a damp cough, these will be preparations with an expectorant effect, with a dry cough suppressant and having a bronchodilator effect. One of such preparations is the syrup "Broncholitin". Instruction, price, analogs, indications for use and side effects from the use of this drug - that's what will be discussed in the article.

Composition

"Broncholitin" is produced in the form of a syrup, the main active ingredients of which are:

• Ephedrine hydrochloride 4.6 mg in 5 ml.
• Glaucine hydrobromide 5.75 mg in 5 ml.

As auxiliary substances in the preparation included citric acid, basil oil, ethyl alcohol (1.7% vol.), Sucrose, polysorbate 80 and others.
A syrup is produced in 125 ml bottles packed in cardboard boxes. Inside is attached a measuring spoon.
That's what is included in the drug "Broncholitin". Analogs of the syrup, given in this article slightly lower, contain the same active substances, but differ by the manufacturer and the auxiliary components.

Since the drug contains a potent substance - ephedrine hydrochloride, then to release it from the pharmacy you need a prescription for cough, prescribed by your doctor.

Effect of the drug

"Broncholitin" has a complex effect due to the action of glaucin and ephedrine. An effective recipe for a dry-type cough often contains glaucin or another antitussive component. Glaucin is a non - narcotic antitussive. He acts selectively on the brain area, oppressing the cough center. Unlike narcotic antitussives, it does not affect the respiratory center and does not depress the respiratory function. It also has a slight anti-inflammatory effect, anesthetic and antispasmodic effect on the bronchi.

Ephedrine acts on the receptors of the sympathetic nervous system. It activates the function of pulmonary respiration, reduces edema of the bronchial mucosa, reduces the spastic effect of inflammation products on the bronchi, exerting a bronchodilator effect; Normalizes the activity of the ciliary epithelium.

In the complex "Bronholitin", analogues of the drug, relieve coughing attacks, improve the removal of sputum and facilitate breathing.

Indications for use

Syrup "Broncholitin" is indicated for the treatment of the following diseases:

• Chronical bronchitis;
• Tracheobronchitis;
• acute bronchitis;
• bronchopneumonia;
• Bronchiectasis;
• bronchial asthma;
• Chronic obstruction of the lungs;
• whooping cough.

With these diseases, "Broncholitin" is prescribed as part of complex therapy for the treatment of dry, or as it is called, unproductive cough.

Dosage

Syrup "Broncholitin" is prescribed in dosages:

• Adults two measuring spoons three to four times a day;
• Children from three to ten years - one measuring spoon three times a day;
• Children over the age of ten - two measuring spoons three times a day.

One measuring spoon contains 5 ml of syrup.

Contraindications

"Broncholitin" is contraindicated in certain diseases of the heart and blood vessels, the violation of hormonal regulation, has age limitations. Do not administer the drug in the following cases:

• The first trimester of pregnancy;
• The period of breastfeeding;
• arterial hypertension;
• heart failure;
• Children under three years of age;
• Severe organic heart disease;
• IHD;
• Angle-closure glaucoma;
• Thyrotoxicosis;
• Pheochromocytoma;
• Hyperplasia of the prostate with clinical manifestations;
• insomnia;
• Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Due to the content of ethyl alcohol in the syrup, "Broncholitin" is administered with caution in the treatment of alcohol dependence, in childhood, in epilepsy, in patients with brain disease and with impaired liver function.

Side effects and overdose

The drug has some side effects, mainly due to ephedrine, which is part of the syrup "Broncholitin". The use of it must be carried out according to the prescription of the doctor, since it is possible to undesirably interact with other medications. In case of an overdose of Broncholytin, the following symptoms may appear:

• Sweating;
• nausea;
• dizziness;
• loss of appetite;
• Vomiting;
• excitation;
• Tremor of extremities;
• Circulatory disturbance;
• Difficulty urinating.

Of the side effects may be violations from various body systems:

• Increased blood pressure, palpitations, extrasystole;
• Excitation, tremor, insomnia;
• Visual impairment;
• Nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, constipation;
• Increased sexual desire, menstrual cycle disorder;
• dizziness;
• In children, drowsiness;
• Difficulty urinating;
• Rash, increased sweating;
• Tachyphylaxis.

For these reasons, care must be taken when using the drug in patients involved in jobs that require concentration of attention: driving, working with mechanisms and control devices.

Broncholitin for children

The drug is used as part of complex therapy for the treatment of respiratory diseases accompanied by dry cough. "Broncholitin" for children under the age of three does not apply. The duration of treatment for children is no more than seven days. The use of the drug facilitates the separation of sputum from the respiratory tract, eliminates coughing attacks and improves breathing. Syrup is given to children after eating, you can dilute it with a small amount of water.

When prescribing the drug, children pay special attention to the compatibility of ephedrine with other groups of drugs. "Broncholitin" can be used no earlier than 2 weeks after the end of the course of monoamine oxidase inhibitors, which potentiate the oppressive effect of ephedrine. Adrenoblockers reduce the ability of this drug to eliminate bronchospasm. When taking ephedrine simultaneously with quinidine, sympathomimetics, cardiac glycosides and antidepressants, the risk of arrhythmia increases. Drugs and drinks containing caffeine, enhance the exciting effect of the drug on the central nervous system. The drug reduces the effectiveness of hypoglycemic drugs for oral administration.

Broncholitin: analogues of the preparation

Syrup "Broncholitin" has the following analogues for the active substance:

• "Bronchoton."
• "Bronhitusen Vramed."
• Bronchocine.

In addition, the antitussive agent Glaucin (Glavent) is sold separately in tablets or as a syrup. It is not a substitute for Broncholitin, but it weakens the cough reflex and does not have as many contraindications as Broncholitin.

The cost of drugs in comparison is as follows:

• "Broncholitin" - 72 rubles for 125 ml;
• "Bronchitussen Vramed" - 66 rubles for 125 ml;
• "Bronchoton" - 77 rubles for 125 ml;
• "Bronchocine" - 55 rubles for 125 ml;
• "Glaucin" - 78 rubles (packing 20 dragees for 40 mg).

The drug "Broncholitin", its analogs can not be taken with a cough with increased separation of sputum. The antitussive effect of glaucine will help delay mucus in the airways and cause stasis and inflammation. The duration of application of the syrup "Broncholitin" is determined by the attending physician, he must also make adjustments for complex therapy depending on the course of the disease.