Compositions and forms
To Flomax compared with Atrovent, it is necessary to characterize their active ingredients. The composition Berodual - ipratropium bromide and fenoterol hydrobromide at 0.26 mg and 0.5 mg in 1 ml, respectively. The aerosol H comprises Berodual 0.02 and 0.05 mg per dose respectively. In 10 ml vial designed for two hundred doses.
In Atrovent contains only one component bronchodilator ipratropium bromide 0.25 mg in 1 ml solution for inhalation.
By pharmacotherapeutic groups:
- Berodual - adrenergetik in combination with anticholinergics;
- Atrovent - m-holinoblokator.
stronger agent - by comparing the compositions, Berodual.
medicinal properties
If the comparison preparations for therapeutic properties, there are differences. And Flomax and Atrovent well with bronchiectasis and are valid only in the respiratory organs. Systemic effects observed very rarely and only in excess dosage.
Contents fenoterol hydrobromide makes Flomax stronger drug. The presence of the substance also contributes to relaxation of smooth muscles of the bronchi and blood vessels protection from external factors that may induce spasm.
Flomax not only removes the sharp narrowing of the airways attacks. He is able to prevent these attacks if they are triggered by allergens, physical activity, histamine, methacholine, sharp temperature changes.
In berodualom two active substances exhibit similar pharmacological action. At the same Atrovent is only one substance.
testimony
Atrovent is indicated for the treatment of these diseases:
- obstructive pulmonary disease in a chronic form;
- emphysema;
- bronchial asthma.
Atrovent is effective in asthma severe and moderate. It may be appointed for bronchitis with emphysema or without. Berodual has the same indications, but additionally effective endogenous asthma and bronchial asthma, which is provoked by an allergen.
Both drugs are used for relief of acute attacks of maintenance treatment and prevention of respiratory tract contraction.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use Atrovent is intolerance to the drug. Be wary appointed in glaucoma, prostate adenoma, breast-feeding. Observation require the use of children under six years.
Flomax is contraindicated not only in listed for Atrovent states, but also in violation of the heart rate, and cardiomyopathy.
Safety for special patient groups
Both drugs with caution allowed during pregnancy. And although the active ingredients penetrate into breast milk, the probability of their penetration into the body baby is reduced to zero.
Children from six years - with caution. Up to six years, the use of both drugs is justified only in a hospital. For patients with renal failure and liver special reception conditions and dosing is not required, but you must be careful.
Side effects
Berodual undesirable effects that occurred more frequently than others:
- limb tremor;
- headache;
- cough;
- inflammation of the throat rear wall;
- increased blood pressure.
Phenomena such as nausea, vomiting, abnormal stools occurred in isolated cases.
Manufacturer causes such unwanted reactions that can occur during treatment Atrovent:
- headache;
- blurred vision;
- irritation of the throat rear wall;
- dry mouth and / or throat.
Allergic reactions in both cases accompanied by pruritus, urticaria, angioedema.
Differences and similarities between drugs
Due to the fact that both preparations contain ipratropium bromide, may be mentioned their analogues. But the difference between Berodual and Atrovent is, and it is due to the presence of fenoterol hydrobromide in berodualom.
As a result of the improved composition of Flomax is considered more potent bronchodilators - both of its active substances are showing a similar effect, but by different mechanisms. Atrovent exhibits a weak action, but still effective for the relief of acute asthma attacks.
Both drugs have a high safety profile, and due to the nature of administration can be used and children, and pregnant women under medical supervision. The similarity between the means and the release forms. They are used as aerosols or as solutions for inhalation.
joint application
At the same time it is not recommended to use Flomax and Atrovent. It does not enhance the action of drugs, but the risk of overdose. It can manifest dry mouth, accommodation disturbances, visual perception. Depending on the duration of an overdose may later develop heart arrhythmias, hypertension, tremors throughout the body.
Taken together with Berodual drug Atrovent should not be. One of the formulations is enough for maintenance treatment and cupping asthma. It is desirable to use an attack, if contact with its activator is inevitable.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/panthenol
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