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Ambronac, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Ambronac also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Ambronac depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Ambronac include Hypersensitivity, Stomach Upset, Constipation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ambronac can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ambronac are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Ambronac's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ambronac has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ambronac related warnings section.
Ambronac is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Peptic Ulcer, Heart Failure, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Ambronac have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Ambronac have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ambronac, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Ambronac is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Ambronac safe for pregnant women?
Ambronac shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Ambronac safe during breastfeeding?
Ambronac may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ambronac on the Kidneys?
Ambronac rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ambronac on the Liver?
Side effects of Ambronac rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Ambronac on the Heart?
Ambronac has very mild side effects on the heart.
Ambronac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ambronac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ambronac habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ambronac has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Ambronac
There is no information on the effects of taking Ambronac with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ambronac
Information about the interaction of Ambronac and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Ambronac can be taken with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ranitidine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Ambronac can be taken with diphenhydramine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Ambronac along with diphenhydramine if the dose of medicine does not exceed then recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Ambronac contains acetylcysteine which works as an antidote in case of paracetamol overdose. It is presumed that acetylcysteine reduces the extent of liver damage caused by the toxic levels of paracetamol. It protects the liver by maintaining or restoring the glutathione levels which is an antioxidant also by detoxifying paracetamol metabolite in our body. For excessive mucus (phlegm) in respiratory diseases, Ambronac works as a mucolytic agent which softens the mucus and reduces its thickness that helps in clearing the air passage. thus providing relief to the patient from excessive mucus.
No, Ambronac is not a steroid. It contains acetylcysteine which is used as an antidote for the treatment of paracetamol poisoning to prevent liver toxicity. It is also used as a mucolytic agent to provide relief from excessive mucus in respiratory diseases.
Take Ambronac as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed duration to avoid unpleasant side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cetylev(acetylcysteine)
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