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Brand Name :
Micoren, Restimulen
Synonyms :
prethcamide
Class :
Respiratory stimulants
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Oral SolutionÂ
100mgÂ
No data is availableÂ
Refer to the adult dosingÂ
Actions and Spectrum:Â
prethcamide acts as a respiratory stimulant in the central respiratory centers and peripheral chemoreceptors. The pressor-effects of the drug increase the release of catecholamine.Â
Frequency not definedÂ
CNS effectsÂ
Cardiovascular effectsÂ
Respiratory problemsÂ
DyspnoeaÂ
Black Box Warning:Â
NoneÂ
Contraindication/Caution:Â
Contraindications:Â
Cautions:Â
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
The effect of drug on pregnant females is unknown.Â
Breastfeeding warnings:Â Â
It is unknown whether the drug is excreted in the breast milk.Â
Pregnancy category:Â
Category A: Well-controlled and satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the initial or later trimester.Â
Category B: There was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.Â
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.   Â
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.   Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence, these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.   Â
Category N: No data is available for the drug under this category.Â
Pharmacology:Â Â
None reported.Â
Pharmacodynamics:Â
None reported.Â
Pharmacokinetics:Â
None reportedÂ
Administration:Â
prethcamide is administered as an oral solution.Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: prethcamideÂ
Why do we use prethcamide?Â
prethcamide is used as a respiratory stimulant. It helps in releasing catecholamine.