Noscapine
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
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.
Indications
Noscapine is primarily indicated in conditions like Asthma, Cough, Emphysema.
Contraindications
Noscapine is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects
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.
Warnings
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.
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
25 to 50 mg (38 (37.5)) 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 Noscapine was found.
Storage
Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.