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Brand Name :
Peracon
Synonyms :
isoaminile
Class :
Cough Suppressants
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Tablet
20 mg
Take a dose of 40 to 80 mg with a maximum of five doses in a day
Not determined
Refer to adult dosing
Actions and Spectrum
isoaminile the primary action is through its vasodilatory properties. It is also having anticholinergic exhibiting both antimuscarinic and antinicotinic actions.
By relaxing the smooth muscles in the walls of blood vessels, isoaminile can lead to an increase in the diameter of the vessels, reducing resistance to blood flow and potentially lowering blood pressure.
Frequency not defined
None
Black Box Warning
None
Contraindication/Caution:
Contraindication:
Caution:
Pregnancy consideration:
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: Excretion into human milk is unknown
Pregnancy Categories:
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
<b>Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.
Category D: adequate data with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.
Pharmacology
By causing vasodilation, isoaminile can help lower blood pressure. It reduces the force against which the heart pumps blood, reducing the workload on the heart and potentially aiding in the management of conditions like hypertension.
Pharmacodynamics
Vasodilation refers to the widening of blood vessels, which leads to increased blood flow and decreased resistance to blood flow.
isoaminile is act on the smooth muscle cells lining blood vessels, causing them to relax.
Pharmacokinetics
Limited information available on ADME
Administration
isoaminile might be administered orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly.
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: isoaminile
Why do we use isoaminile?
isoaminile is an antitussive drug used as cough suppressant.
isoaminile’s vasodilatory effects might help improve blood flow to the heart.