Carbocysteine
Generic medicine reference
Overview
Carbocysteine is also called carbocisteine, is a mucolytic agent that reduces the viscosity of sputum and so can be used to help relieve the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and bronchiectasis by allowing the sufferer to bring up sputum more easily
Indications
Carbocysteine is primarily indicated in conditions like Advanced or metastatic breast cancer, Glue ear, Respiratory tract disorders.
Contraindications
Documented hypersensitivity to Carbocysteine, Asthma
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Carbocysteine, which give rise to further complications include Convulsions, GI bleeding. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute over dosage of Carbocysteine include GI disturbances. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Carbocysteine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Myalgia, Dyspnea, Palpitation, Skin rashes, Psychiatric disturbance, Urinary incontinence.
Warnings
Carbocisteine should be used with caution in patients with history of peptic ulcer.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.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
10.71 mg/kg (11 (10.71)) 8 hourly PO — Initial
7.14 mg/kg (7.1 (7.14)) 8 hourly PO — Maintenance
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 Carbocysteine was found.
Storage
Caps Store at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
2 active brands listed alphabetically.
RHINATHIOL
ActiveSANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) LTD.
DML: RHINATHIOL
CapsSyrup
RHINATHIOL PROMETH
ActiveSANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) LTD.
DML: RHINATHIOL PROMETH
Syrup
For educational purposes only. Check current guidelines and consult a qualified healthcare professional before making clinical decisions.