Almitrine Pharmacology

Almitrine

About Almitrine

Respiratory stimulant, Diphenylmethylpiperazine derivative

Mechanism of Action of Almitrine

Almitrine is a peripheral chemoreceptor agonist that is used as a respiratory stimulant in acute respiratory failure such as COPD. It is believed to improve oxygenation by enhancing the ventilation perfusion mismatch.

Pharmacokinets of Almitrine

Absorption: Orally
Distribution: Protein bound
Metabolism: Metabolised in the liver
Excretion: Renal excretion

Onset of Action for Almitrine

N/A

Duration of Action for Almitrine

N/A

Half Life of Almitrine

N/A

Side Effects of Almitrine

1.Drowsiness
2.Irritability
3.Nausea
4.Anxiety
5.Dyspnea
6.Palpitation
7.Insomnia
8.GI disturbance
9.Heaviness

Contra-indications of Almitrine

1.Hepatic failure
2.Lung disease
3.Heart problem

Special Precautions while taking Almitrine

Hepatic disease

Pregnancy Related Information

N/A

Old Age Related Information

N/A

Breast Feeding Related Information

N/A

Children Related Information

N/A

Indications for Almitrine

Respiratory failure

Interactions for Almitrine

N/A

Typical Dosage for Almitrine

As a respiratory stimulant in acute respiratory failure
Oral
Adult: 50-100 mg daily, given in 2 divided doses. Treatment may be intermittent.

As a respiratory stimulant in acute respiratory failure
Intravenous
Adult: Up to 3 mg/kg/day, in 2 or3 divided doses via IV infusion with each dose being infused over 2 hr

Schedule of Almitrine

N/A

Storage Requirements for Almitrine

Store in air tight container.Protect from heat and light.Keep out of reach of children

Effects of Missed Dosage of Almitrine

N/A

Effects of Overdose of Almitrine

N/A

Home Delivery for Almitrine in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for almitrine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for almitrine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take almitrine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for almitrine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for almitrine with the pharmacy.

Almitrine is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for almitrine might be better known than almitrine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have almitrine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for almitrine.