DEFEDRIN (Dephedrinum). (+) - treo- (IS, 2R) -2 - Metilamino-1- fenilpropanola-1 hydrochloride.

     Alkaloid released from the shoots ephedra sinica, which together with ephedrine.

     On chemical structure is pseudoephedrine hydrochloride :

     Clear crystal ball or white crystalline powder. The easily soluble in water and alcohol.

     On defedrin pharmacologically similar to ephedrine; He was somewhat less active than ephedrine, but less toxic (2 to 3 times).

     Defedrin been proposed for use in adults with bronchial asthma (in the form of mild and severe), bronchitis and asthma. But now, with a strong Bronchiodialator ~ - adrenostimulyatorov (ortsiprenalina, fenoterola, salbutamol, etc.), metilksantinov (teopeka etc.), holinolitikov (troventola, atroventa etc.) or ephedrine or defedrin widely used in the treatment of asthma no. In the case of appointment defedrina take it inside regardless of meals to 0,03 - 0,06 g 2 - 3 times a day. The course of treatment typically lasts 10 to 20 days. Perhaps a maintenance therapy to 0.03 grams per night.

     Possible side effects, precautions and contraindications are the same as in the application of ephedrine.

     Product : pills to 0.03 g.

     Storage : List B. In dry, the dark spot.

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