Викс Актив АмброМед
Викс Актив АмброМед Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Викс Актив АмброМед is a metabolite of Bromhexine. It possesses mucokinetic (improvement in mucus transport) and secretolytic (liquefies secretions) properties. Викс Актив АмброМед stimulates the serous cells of the glands of the mucous membrane of bronchi, increasing the content of mucus secretion. The mucolytic effect is associated with depolymerization and splitting of mucoproteins and mucopolysaccharide fibres, which leads to reduction in the viscosity of mucus. Expectoration of mucus is facilitated and breathing is eased considerably. Викс Актив АмброМед stimulates production of phospholipids of surfactant by alveolar cells. Викс Актив АмброМед has anti-inflammatory properties. In patients with COPD, it improves airway patency. Beside these, Викс Актив АмброМед also exhibits anti-oxidant activity. Long-term use is possible because of the good tolerability of the preparation.
| Trade Name | Викс Актив АмброМед |
| Generic | Ambroxol |
| Ambroxol Other Names | Ambroxol, Ambroxolum, Bisolvon metabolite vIII, Bromhexine metabolite vIII, Bromhexine-metabolite vIII |
| Type | |
| Formula | C13H18Br2N2O |
| Weight | Average: 378.108 Monoisotopic: 375.978589 |
| Protein binding | Approximately 90% |
| Groups | Approved, Investigational |
| Therapeutic Class | Cough expectorants & mucolytics |
| Manufacturer | |
| Available Country | Russia |
| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
- • Acute and chronic diseases of respiratory tracts associated with viscid mucus including acute and chronic bronchitis
- • Productive cough
- • Inflammatory diseases of Rhinopharyngeal tract (e.g. Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Sinusitis and Rhinitis) associated with viscid mucus
- • Asthmatic bronchitis, Bronchial asthma with difficult departure of mucus
- • Bronchiectasis
- • Chronic pneumonia.
Викс Актив АмброМед is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Airway secretion clearance therapy
How Викс Актив АмброМед works
Викс Актив АмброМед is a mucolytic agent. Excessive Nitric oxide (NO) is associated with inflammatory and some other disturbances of airways function. NO enhances the activation of soluble guanylate cyclase and cGMP accumulation. Викс Актив АмброМед has been shown to inhibit the NO-dependent activation of soluble guanylate cyclase. It is also possible that the inhibition of NO-dependent activation of soluble guanylate cyclase can suppress the excessive mucus secretion, therefore it lowers the phlegm viscosity and improves the mucociliary transport of bronchial secretions.
Dosage
Викс Актив АмброМед dosage
Average daily dose (preferably after meal):Pediatric Drops:
- 0-6 months: 0.5 ml 2 times a day
- 6-12 months: 1 ml 2 times a day
- 1-2 years: 1.25 ml 2 times a day
Syrup:
- 2-5 years: 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoonful) 2-3 times a day
- 5-10 years: 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) 2-3 times a day
- 10 years and adults: 10 ml (2 teaspoonful) 3 times a day.
Sustained release capsule:
- Adult and children over 12 years old: 1 capsule once daily
Specific application features: Викс Актив АмброМед may be prescribed to patients suffering from diabetes mellitus.
Side Effects
Gastrointestinal side-effects like epigastric pain, gastric fullness may occur occasionally. Rarely allergic responses such as eruption, urticaria or angioneurotic edema may occur.
Precaution
Викс Актив АмброМед should be given cautiously to patients with gastric and duodenal ulceration or convulsive disorders. Patients with hepatic and renal insufficiency should take it with caution.
Interaction
Викс Актив АмброМед has no interaction with cardioactive glycosides, corticosteroids, bronchodilators, diuretics and antibiotics (normally used in the treatment of bronchopulmonary affections). But Викс Актив АмброМед should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives (e.g. Codeine) because mucus, which has been liquefied by Викс Актив АмброМед, might not be expectorated.
Elimination Route
Rapid and almost complete.
Half Life
7-12 hours
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Pregnancy: Teratogenic and fetal toxicity studies have shown no harmful effect of Викс Актив АмброМед. However, it is advised not to use during pregnancy, especially in the 1st trimester.
Lactation: Safety during lactation has not been established.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to Викс Актив АмброМед or Bromhexine.
Interaction with other Medicine
Викс Актив АмброМед has no interaction with cardioactive glycosides, corticosteroids, bronchodilators, diuretics and antibiotics (normally used in the treatment of bronchopulmonary affections). But Викс Актив АмброМед should not be taken simultaneously with antitussives (e.g. Codeine) because mucus, which has been liquefied by Викс Актив АмброМед, might not be expectorated.
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FAQ
What is Викс Актив АмброМед used for?
Викс Актив АмброМед is used for conditions where there are a lot of thick mucus in the airway passages. Викс Актив АмброМед belongs to a group of medications called mucolytics.It is used in the treatment of respiratory diseases associated with viscid or excessive mucus.
How safe is Викс Актив АмброМед?
Викс Актив АмброМед is a safe and well-tolerated treatment of bronchopulmonary diseases with a well-balanced and favorable benefit-risk profile.
How does Викс Актив АмброМед work?
Викс Актив АмброМед works by thinning down the mucus in the airway passages, thus making the mucus less sticky and it also facilitates the removal of the mucus from the airways.
What are the common side effects of Викс Актив АмброМед?
Common side effects of Викс Актив АмброМед are include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Skin rash
- itching
- Infections
- Allergies
- Upset stomach
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Dry mouth
- Indigestion
- Numbness in throat
- Numbness in mouth
- Taste disturbances
Is Викс Актив АмброМед safe during pregnancy?
Викс Актив АмброМед is not advisable to taken during the first trimester of pregnancy. Please seek your doctor's or pharmacist's advice before using Викс Актив АмброМед if you are pregnant.
Is Викс Актив АмброМед safe during breastfeeding?
As Викс Актив АмброМед is excreted in breast milk, it is not recommended to be taken while breastfeeding. Please seek your doctor's or pharmacist's advice before using this medication if you breastfeeding.
Can I drink alcohol with Викс Актив АмброМед?
No. Even though you can readily find products containing dextromethorphan OTC, these medicines can be very dangerous when mixed with alcohol.
Can I drive after taking Викс Актив АмброМед?
It is advisable not to drive any motor vehicle or operate heavy machinery as increased drowsiness and dizziness can occur after taking.
When should be taken of Викс Актив АмброМед?
The recommended dose is 30mg to be taken three times a day.
How long does Викс Актив АмброМед take to work?
When administered orally onset of action occurs after about 30 minutes.
How long should I take Викс Актив АмброМед?
Викс Актив АмброМед was administered intramuscularly daily for 6-10 days at the following dosages: 1.7 mg/kg (children <2 years), 1.6 mg/kg (children 2-5 years) and 1.2 mg/kg (6-10 years).
What happens if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use this drug as soon as you find it. Skip the missed dose and restart your dosing schedule if it is close to the time of your next dose. Do not use an additional dose in order to make up for the missing dose.
What happens if I overdose of Викс Актив АмброМед?
Do not take more than the dosage given. Your symptoms will not be changed by taking more medication; they can instead cause poisoning or severe side effects. If you believe that you or someone else might have overdosed on Викс Актив АмброМед Hydrochloride Syrup, please go to the nearest hospital or nursing home emergency room.
Who should not take Викс Актив АмброМед?
If you have serious gastric ulceration, liver or kidney issues, notify your healthcare professionals. If you have a confirmed history of an allergy to Викс Актив АмброМед, or any of the other ingredients mentioned in the medicine, this drug should be avoided.
Can I take Викс Актив АмброМед on an empty stomach?
The tablets may be taken with or without food.
Is Викс Актив АмброМед for dry cough?
Викс Актив АмброМед is more effective in productive cough treatment associated with the formation of sticky and thick mucus in the airway passages and is difficult to clear.Викс Актив АмброМед reduces its thickness and makes its removal easier from the airways passage.
Is Викс Актив АмброМед good for itchy throat?
Викс Актив АмброМед has a beneficial pain-relieving effect in patients with acute sore throat, superior to that achieved by sucking a placebo lozenge.
Is Викс Актив АмброМед a steroid?
No, it is not an antibiotic or steroid; it belongs to a class of medicines called Expectorants or Mucolytics. It has no known effect against infections.
How often should I take Викс Актив АмброМед?
The recommended dose for adults is 1 tablet 3 times daily. For better effect, the patient may administer 2 tablets 2 times daily. The tablets should be taken with liquid.
Is Викс Актив АмброМед an antibiotic?
Викс Актив АмброМед is a mucolytic agent used in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
