Almitrine: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

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Dosage/Direction for Use Adverse Reactions Action CIMS Class

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Dosage/Direction for Use

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

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

Adverse Reactions

May cause weakness in lower extremities.

Action

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.

CIMS Class

Respiratory Stimulants

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