Bromohexine
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Bromohexine is a mucolytic agent. Bromhexine is used in the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with reproductive cough, emphysema with bronchitis, pneumoconiosis, chronic inflammatory pulmonary conditions and bronchitis and other conditions where tenacious mucous is problem.
Indications
Bromohexine is primarily indicated in conditions like Dry eye syndrome, Productive cough, Respiratory tract disorders.
Contraindications
Bromohexine is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Bromohexine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Sweating, Skin Rash, Bronchospasm, GI disturbance.
Warnings
Bromhexine should be avoided or used with caution in patients undergoing anaesthesia with cyclopropane, halothane or other halogenated anesthetics, as it may induce ventricular fibrillation. An increased risk of arrhythmias may also occur if given to patients receiving cardiac glycosides, quinidine, or tricyclic antidepressants. Hypokalemia may be induced by higher than recommended doses of beta-agonists, especially in patients receiving digitalis glycosides or diuretics, or those who are prone to cardiac dysrhythmias. Caution should be observed in patients with gastric ulcers due to the mucolytic action of bromhexine hydrochloride. In addition, care should be observed in patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases, i.e., ischemic heart disease; arrhythmias or tachycardia; and occlusive vascular disorders, including arteriosclerosis, hypertension or aneurysms. Anginal pain may be precipitated in patients suffering from angina pectoris. Care is also required when bromhexine is given to patients with diabetes mellitus or closed-angle glaucoma. Caution is also needed in patients with convulsive disorders.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
10 ml (10 (10)) 8 hourly PO —
8 to 16 mg (12 (12)) 8 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Bromohexine was found.
Storage
Tabs, syrups Store in a well closed container, Below 30°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.