Almitrine (Almitrine)
Overview of Almitrine
Almitrine is used as a respiratory stimulant in acute respiratory failure such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Indication of Almitrine
Almitrine is primarily indicated in conditions like Acute exacerbation of hypoxic coadaptation, Chronic respiratory failure in hypoxic load, Respiratory depression after anesthesia, Respiratory depression after drug overdose.
Contraindication of Almitrine
Almitrine is contraindicated in conditions like Hepatic failure,Restrictive lung disease,Primary heart disease.
Side Effects of Almitrine
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Almitrine, which give rise to further complications include Peripheral neuropathy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Almitrine include Hyperventilation, Hypocapnia.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Almitrine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vertigo, Drowsiness, Irritability, Nausea, Anxiety, Dyspnea, Palpitation, Insomnia, Weight LossX, Burning, Epigastric pain, Increased intracranial pressure, GI disturbance, Heaviness.
Precautions of Almitrine
Almitrine should be used with caution in patient with hepatic disease. The best mean of achieving and maintaining therapeutic levels without toxic accumulation is by intrmittent dosing, this avoid the accumulation of drug on continuous dosing.