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.

Brands
TRIPOFED TRIPOFED TRIPOFED NOSCABINE DOLOCOUGH TRIPLON-N
Adult Dose
Dose: 25 to 50 mg
Single Dose: 38 (37.5)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Opiom alkaloid. . The Molecular Weight of Noscapine is 413.40.
Contraindications
Noscapine is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy,Hypersensitivity to the drug.
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.
Indications
Noscapine is primarily indicated in conditions like Asthma, Cough, Emphysema.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Noscapine was found.
Interfrence
Risks
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.
Storage
Protect from Sunlight.
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.
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