He Tan
He Tan Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
He Tan is a prodrug that is metabolised into N-thiodiglycolyl-homocysteine whereby free thiol groups are formed leading to the opening of the disulphide bonds of the bronchial mucoproteins, thus reducing the viscosity of mucus and purulent sputum. It also antagonises the local formation of free radicals and inhibits elastase enzyme activity and bacterial adhesion to epithelial cells.
Trade Name | He Tan |
Generic | Erdosteine |
Erdosteine Other Names | Erdosteine |
Type | |
Formula | C8H11NO4S2 |
Weight | Average: 249.307 Monoisotopic: 249.012949225 |
Groups | Approved, Investigational |
Therapeutic Class | Cough expectorants & mucolytics |
Manufacturer | |
Available Country | China |
Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
He Tan is a mucolytic drug used in the treatment of acute and chronic respiratory diseases. It also improves the symptoms associated with short episodes of chronic bronchitis.
He Tan is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Excess mucus or phlegm, Airway secretion clearance therapy
How He Tan works
He Tan, is an orally administered mucolytic agent. It is classified as a thiol derivative and produced for the management of symptoms caused by chronic obstructive bronchitis. He Tan contains sulfhydryl groups which are released after hepatic first-pass metabolism in the liver. Its active metabolites (3 in number) exert both mucolytic activity and scavenging activity against free radicals. He Tan acts to regulate the production of mucus in the airway and regulates its viscosity while enhancing mucociliary transport. This leads to an increase in expectoration. He Tan shows inhibition against the effects of free radicals from cigarette smoke. Clinical studies in patients with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) have shown that this drug is generally safe and well tolerated. He Tan 300mg twice daily reduced cough (both frequency and severity) and sputum viscosity more quickly and more effectively than placebo and reduced the adhesivity of sputum more effectively than ambroxol 30mg twice daily. Co-administration of erdosteine and amoxicillin in patients with acute infective exacerbation of chronic bronchitis resulted in higher concentrations of the antibiotic in the sputum, leading to earlier and more pronounced amelioration of clinical symptoms compared with placebo. He Tan is associated with a low incidence of adverse events, most of which are gastrointestinal and generally mild.
Dosage
He Tan dosage
The usual dose of elderly patients and adults above 18 years is 1 capsule twice daily for 10 days. But study shows that in chronic cases He Tan can be given up to 12 months or as directed by the physician. He Tan capsule may be taken with or without food.
Side Effects
Common side effect is epigastric pain. Other side effects include headache, cold, taste alterations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, angioedema and other skin allergic reactions.
Precaution
It should be used with caution in mild liver failure. In that case, should not exceed a dose of 300 mg per day.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
The use of He Tan in pregnant or breast-feeding women is not recommended.
Contraindication
It is contraindicated to patients who have hypersensitivity to He Tan. It should not be used in patients with creatinine clearance <25 ml/min, or with severe liver failure.
Special Warning
Renal Impairment: CrCl <25 ml/min: Contraindicated.
Hepatic Impairment:
- Mild to moderate: Max: 300 mg daily.
- Severe: Contraindicated.
Storage Condition
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of reach of children
Innovators Monograph
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He Tan contains Erdosteine see full prescribing information from innovator He Tan Monograph, He Tan MSDS, He Tan FDA label