For once in his life faced with a cough every one of us. Its causes may serve as colds or allergies. Usually cough passes without causing serious discomfort. However, in some severe diseases, doctors recommend the use of Dexamethasone cough because it is the most efficient way to fast removal of attack.
In situations when coughing difficult breathing and creates not only discomfort, but also a threat to life, used hormonal anti-inflammatory agents. One such drug is Dexamethasone possessing anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. It is these properties determine the use of drugs for the treatment of severe complications in diseases of the respiratory tract.
Cupping laryngitis and asthma, stenosis of larynx (false croup), obstructive bronchitis and cough with vigorous inhalation nebulizer other pathologies using injection or inhalation Dexamethasone. And also possible to use the drug in tablet form. With a strong cough inhalation nebulizer to help restore function of the respiratory system, to improve the removal of bronchial secretions and relieve swelling.
application
Dexamethasone injection is used in situations where it is impossible to carry out oral use drugs, in other cases it is recommended to drink cough Dexamethasone tablets or conduct inhalation.
We should not forget that, despite the most powerful efficacy, the drug is a hormone the substance and its use is justified only in emergency situations where there is a threat to life patient.
The use of dexamethasone is held in a certain pattern, appointed by a medical specialist, and uncontrolled use of the drug can lead to negative consequences.
Contraindications
Before you start to use the agent in dry cough must be inspected for the following contraindications:
- bacterial, viral and fungal infections;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- immunodeficiency;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- violation of liver and kidney functions;
- glaucoma;
- violation of the acute type of mentality;
- osteoporosis and polio.
use method
The drug is approved for use in pediatric patients. However Treatment should be under the strict supervision of a specialist.
When coughing in children should receive Dexamethasone at a dose of 2.5 - 10 mg / m² (body surface area) per day. The daily dose is divided into 3 - 4 use.
The standard dose for adults is 0.5 - 9 mg per day.
Usually, the doctor prescribes an individual treatment regimen, to be followed the whole treatment period. The duration of the therapeutic course and dosage of the drug depend on the severity and nature of the disease, as well as the general condition of the patient.
Cough child inhalation of dexamethasone administered in a dose of 0.5 ml twice daily. Course duration is about one week.
Adult dose is 1 mg three times a day, for seven days.
To prepare the solution for a nebulizer Dexamethasone be diluted in saline in a ratio of 1: 6.
Inhalation Duration should not exceed 5 - 10 minutes.
The use of dexamethasone for coughs as injections performed only in extreme situations when other use impossible. At the first opportunity you must go to the inhalation or oral administration.
sources:
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