Suprastin at angioedema: dosage, how to apply

What is angioedema

Angioneurotic angioedema - excessive reaction of the body due to repeated penetration of the allergen. Accompanied by extensive swelling of the skin, subcutaneous fat and mucous membranes. Most often in the pathological process involves the face, upper and lower eyelids, mouth, legs, vulva.

Angioedema may occur both separately and in conjunction with other manifestations of allergies: urticaria, hives, itching, laryngeal edema, anaphylactic or anaphylactoid shock.

The most dangerous symptoms, in the event that you should immediately call an ambulance:

• signs of choking, feeling short of breath, and foreign body sensation in the throat;
• dysphagia, difficulty in swallowing saliva;
• laryngeal edema;
• dyspepsia with nausea and vomiting;
• cramping pain in the abdomen;
• loss of consciousness.

General information about suprastin

From angioedema take Suprastin recommended in combination with other drugs for emergency treatment. The action of the drug is associated with the blocking of histamine receptors for their own, which supports excessively strong reaction of the immune system in the implementation of the allergen. As a result, effects on receptors decreases inflammation, swelling, itching, facilitated respiration eliminated adverse symptoms.

When administered intramuscularly at suprastin angioedema active pharmaceutical substance is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream and throughout the body. The effect is a few minutes and lasts a couple of hours. The liver drug metabolism occurs. Medicament kidneys displayed in a modified form after 3 days.

Contraindications and side effects

If angioedema take Suprastin contraindicated in these situations:

• allergic to the main substance of the pharmaceutical drug in the past;
• severe exacerbation bronchoobstructive diseases;
• congenital or acquired lack of enzymes to break down lactose;
• during childbearing and lactation;
• severe degree of glaucoma;
• decompensated liver disease, kidney, blood vessels, heart and other organs.

To avoid the most common side effects - drowsiness, can be replaced by a new generation of analogue Suprastin: diphenhydramine, Tavegilom, loratadine and other antihistamine medications.

Adverse reactions after treatment angioedema Suprastinum:

• effects on the hematopoietic function, reduced mature blood cells, white blood cells, red blood cells;
• drowsiness, headaches of various localization and severity, tremor, convulsive state;
• blurred vision, blurred, worsening of glaucoma, increased pressure inside the eye.
• lowering blood pressure, tachyarrhythmia;
• abdominal pain in the intestines and stomach, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, indigestion;
• anuria, dysuria, reduced amount of urine;
• muscle weakness of hands and feet;
• fotosensebilizatsiya;
• allergic reactions to medication, or additional components of the main substance.

admission rules

Dosage Suprastinum angioneurotic edema depend on the dosage form. Most often used solution in ampoules. Tablets take effect only after half an hour. Adults are injected intramuscularly to 2 milliliters razovo. If necessary, the dose can be increased as intended specialist depending on the condition of the patient. Besides Suprastinum administered glucocorticoids (prednisolone, methylprednisolone), Epinephrine and other solutions at angioedema.

Dosage suprastin children depends on the age and severity of angioedema. Generally, babies quarter ampoules administered to a year (0.25 ml) intramuscularly. Older kids - half of the ampoules. The dose also depends on the weight of the child.

conclusion

Suprastin Quincke edema and other immediate allergic conditions effective in combination with other drugs quick first aid. The dosage and treatment regimen selected individually at the doctor.

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