Ipecac
Overview
Ipecac is used as an expectorant. its larger doses are used for emergency treatment of ingested poison in children.
Categories
- 4 Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings
- 25 Drugs acting on the respiratory tract
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Ipecac's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 1.4 mg | 1.4 (1.4) | As recommended. | | Productive cough |
| 21 to 42 mg | 32 (31.5) | As recommended. | PO | Once or as required. may be repeated once only after 20 to 30 min. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 2.1 mg/kg | 2.1 (2.1) | As recommended. | Oral | Once or repeated after 20 min, As Required |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 0.875 to 1.75 mg/kg | 1.3 (1.3125) | As recommended. | Oral | Single dose may repeat after 20 min. if required |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Ipecac
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