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Name of the preparation: CAMPHOR (CAMPHOR)

Active substance: camphor

Type: Analgesic and topical anesthetic for external use

Manufacturer: ЯРОСЛАВСКАЯ ФАРМАЦЕВТ�ЧЕСКАЯ ФАБР�КА (Russia)
Description of the active substance:
This information is a reference and it is not enough that the drug has been prescribed by a doctor ..

PHARMACHOLOGIC EFFECT
Means of plant origin.
With external application has antimicrobial, local irritant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect; with parenteral administration - analeptic, cardiotonic, vasoconstrictive and expectorant action. Exciting sensitive nerve endings of the skin, reflexively improves the trophism of organs and tissues.
With n / to the introduction stimulates the respiratory and vasomotor centers of the medulla oblongata.
Strengthens metabolic processes in the myocardium, increasing its sensitivity to the influence of sympathetic nerves. Increases the tone of venous vessels, increases the flow of blood to the heart, coronary blood flow, blood supply to the brain and lungs. Isolating from the body through the respiratory tract, facilitates the separation of sputum.
PHARMACOKINETICS
After sc administration, camphor penetrates well through the BBB and placental barrier, excreted in breast milk.

It is excreted by the kidneys (70%), and also through the lungs (20%) and bile (10%).

INDICATIONS
Outer: myositis, neuralgia, prevention of decubitus.

P / c: heart failure, collapse, oppression of the respiratory center for infectious diseases (including pneumonia), with poisoning with hypnotics and opioid analgesics.

DOSING MODE
Individual, depending on the indications and the dosage form used.

SIDE EFFECT
With external application: skin allergic reactions, skin irritation.

With n / to the introduction: headache, dizziness, oleogranuloma (at the injection site), fat embolism (when ingested).

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to camphor.
Epilepsy (for n / to the introduction). Violation of the integrity of the skin (for external use).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Given the high permeability of camphor through the BBB, the placental barrier and into breast milk, the use of camphor during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) should be done with caution.

APPLICATION FOR CHILDREN
Use with caution in children.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Use with caution in children.

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