Noscapine (Noscapine)
Overview of Noscapine
Noscapine is opium alkaloid , present in amount ranging from 3 to 10 %. Noscapine is used as an antitussive agent to suppresses the cough. Noscapine is administered orally.
Indication of Noscapine
Noscapine is primarily indicated in conditions like Asthma, Cough, Emphysema.
Contraindication of Noscapine
Noscapine is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy,Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects of Noscapine
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Noscapine include Confusion, Respiratory depression, Respiratory depression, Excitation, Respiratory depression.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Noscapine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Nausea.
Precautions of Noscapine
Noscapine should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing kidney disease, heart disease, lungs disease, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble or if have any allergy. Use of noscapine is not recommended during pregnancy.