Just about the drug "Teopek": instructions for use for patients

Air is easy to ignore, if its enough. But some categories of patients have to fear lack of air. It's about diseases in which the lumen of the bronchi narrows, and therefore the condition becomes very heavy. And attacks of this kind are often difficult to predict. And in order not to be afraid, more patients choose the drug "Teopek".

Instructions for use indicate that this medication is very helpful for bronchial asthma, narrowing of the lumen of the bronchi for various reasons, inflammatory processes in the bronchi (medication "Teopek" in this case - an auxiliary), and even with the emphysema of certain species (in this case, the bronchi narrow , And the total density of the lungs becomes smaller).

Do you know what is common between coffee and "Theopek" preparation? Instruction for use says that their body stimulation effect is similar, therefore the heart decreases more during the intake of this medication. But unlike the effect of caffeine, there is not a very strong expansion of the vessels inside and outside the heart, which allows to slightly reduce the overall pressure. The vessels in the kidneys become wider and the probability of formation of thrombi decreases due to changes in the properties of platelets. Weakened at the cellular level and allergic processes. But the most important thing is that the medicine dilates the bronchi, for the sake of this usually such means are prescribed.

What is the mechanism of action of the drug Teopek? Instructions for use explain this by affecting the cellular level of the process of relaxing the muscles of blood vessels and organs. Of course, exposure to the entire body gives some side effects, but they are usually neglected. The medicine "Teopek" (tablets) is digested slowly, the process can take up to 6 hours. Fast results can not be expected, this remedy is used from 2 months and more until the drug is integrated into internal processes and will not act permanently. Here the regularity of taking this medication is key. If there are interruptions, often the treatment can last very long. These are tablets for the patient. However, the choice in patients with serious lung diseases is usually small.

The tablets are designed so that the active ingredient is not immediately absorbed. They use a special polymer, so you can not crush them before intake or dilute with water, you can break the structure - and the concentration in the blood will increase too quickly, which will have a bad effect on the liver, kidneys, and hence on well-being. In addition, in this case, the drug will quickly leave the body, which will make the effect of the drug inadequate for the prescribed dose. Tablets are small, so do not crumble them!

How do they prescribe the dose of the medicine "Teopek"? Instruction for use says that they usually start with 0.15 g, then it can increase to 0.6 g (twice a day). The assigned amount is affected by the weight of the patient. It is also important whether he tolerates the drug "Theopek" well or not. It also matters whether the symptom of bronchoconstriction is strongly pronounced. The doctor asks a question about the concomitant diseases. Based on all the information received, he can calculate the optimal dose for a particular patient.

Contraindications are too zealous work of the thyroid gland, narrowing of the left ventricle, myocardial infarction, epilepsy, extrasystole (a kind of arrhythmia). Any convulsive conditions are also contraindications, as the medicine "Teopek" affects the exchange of calcium, which is important in the formation of convulsions. With ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract, this drug is prescribed, but with caution, so as not to aggravate these conditions.

Side effects - a feeling of anxiety, a rapid heart rate, an unwillingness to eat, a headache. The sleep suffers. In these cases, the doctor can change the dose to make you feel better.