“Lopedium” – drug, inhibits peristalsis. Is a gelatin capsule with a hard shell, painted in grey or dark green (they contain a homogeneous powder whitish color) or white tablets.
Tablets “Lopedium” (the instructions for use given in this article) consist of substances that bind to opiate receptors of the intestine. This when suppressed the release of acetylcholine and prostaglandins. In this way the pulse decreases peristalsis and increases significantly for a temporary period of passage of food through the digestive tract. Also the walls of the intestines absorb more liquid, come in tone of the sphincter muscles.
Most of loperamide entering the body, is absorbed in the intestines, however, due to intense metabolism of the first pass, the system biodostupnostthew is only the fourth part of the interest.
Through research, it was found that the drug is distributed relatively to the intestinal wall, and binds to receptors of the longitudinal muscle layer of the shell. Mostly loperamide binds to proteins, especially albumin.
Tablets “Lopedium" (instructions for use and refer them to safe drugs) are almost completely absorbed by the liver where they are metabolized, konjugierte and excreted in the bile. Due to the very intensive effect of the first pass of the drug through the liver, the concentration of the drug in the blood significantly decreases, remaining very low. The drug is completely excreted from the body through eleven or fourteen hours.
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“Lopedium" (tablets) instructions for use recommends that in the case of chronic and acute diarrhea. This drug can be taken by people who travel ("diarrhea the camper"). In this case, the course of treatment should be two days. However, in case of detection of blood in feces is not necessary to use the medication to determine the reasons for ailments the doctor.
Do Not use the pill in that case, if there is hypersensitivity to loperamide hydrochloride or to any other component of the drug.
The Main contraindications for patients:
- bacterial enterocolitis, resulting from the activities of certain microorganisms, such as:
acute dysentery accompanied with bloody diarrhea and high body temperature.
To Combine the drug with any antibiotic with caution. Be sure to tell the doctor.
Do Not use the pill “Lopedium" (instructions for use warns patients) when developing constipation, abdominal distension, or intestinal obstruction. Avoid products in the case if you want to avoid the inhibition of peristalsis.
The product can be used for adults and children over six years. Capsule (tablet) should be swallowed whole, squeezed small amounts of clean water.
For chronic and acute diarrhea adult dose should be 4 mg (two pieces). For children will be sufficient one thing. The drug should be taken after each liquid stool. The maximum daily rate for children and adults is six to eight tablets.
If symptoms of acute diarrhea will disappear within forty-eight hours, the drug should be stopped.
Elderly Patients do not need any special adjustment of the dosage of the capsules. The same goes for people suffering from kidney failure. “Lopedium" (tablets) instructions for use children 3 years to give not recommended.
Usually the treatment of diarrhea is systematic. If the patient has the ability to determine the etymology of the disease, in this case, you need to spend specific treatment. It is not excluded that this remedy is prescribed by doctors during the application of antibacterial therapy. In parallel with the reception means “Lopedium" (tablets) instructions for use children recommends replacement therapy to replenish electrolytes and fluids. This should be done in case if there is an imbalance, and dehydration electrolytes.
Patients who are diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), diarrhea should stop taking “Lopedium” in the case of bloating.
Doctors do not recommend taking the drug for pregnant and lactating women. This is because a small amount of loperamide may appear in breast milk. This is why women "in position" should definitely consult a doctor before buyingdrug.
Scientists have known interactions with drugs that have similar pharmacological characteristics. Drugs that have a depressant effect on the Central nervous system, not to be combined with ‘Lopedium”.
It is Worth considering that loperamide – it is a substrate of P-glycoprotein. Concurrent use of “Lopedium”, as well as quinidine and ritonavir may cause a significant increase in the concentration of the drug in the blood. The dose may be increased two or three times. A similar effect is observed in the use of Itraconazole and ketoconazole.
It Was found that drugs with similar pharmacological properties may potentiate the effect loperamide several times. But the drugs that speed up the process of passing the contents of the gastrointestinal tract, on the contrary, reduces its effectiveness.
Tablets “Lopedium" (instruction for use describes the symptoms of an overdose) can lead to loss of coordination, headache, drowsiness, stupor and urinary retention. If you find similar symptoms, can take “Naloxone”. In rare cases the stomach is washed and drink activated charcoal.
On the skin can develop rashes, including syndrome Stevens-Johnson; erythema multiforme; swelling; itching and urticaria.
The Drug may have a negative effect on the nervous system. Patients may experience drowsiness, loss of coordination, loss of consciousness, hypertension and tremor.
From the digestive system patients may notice dry mouth, constipation, nausea, flatulence, vomiting, intestinal obstruction. Many patients noted easy fatigability.
With caution should use the drug to drivers and working with, as medication may cause drowsiness.
Each capsule (tablet) contains two milligrams of loperamide hydrochloride. In addition to the main drug, the drug contains and support, namely, talc, magnesium stearate, maize starch and lactose monohydrate.
Pills are Sold in plates of ten. In the package can be from one to five blisters.
Tablets are white and round in shape, convex on one side.
The Drug should be stored in a dark, dry place inaccessible to children. The temperature should not exceed twenty-five degrees. Shelf life – five years from date of manufacture. The drug can be bought at any pharmacy without a doctor's prescription. But do not forget that self-medication can lead to negative consequences.
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