Noscapine

Drug #1273

Noscapine is opium alkaloid , present in amount ranging from 3 to 10 %. Noscapine is used as an antitussive agent to suppresses the cough. Noscapine is administered orally.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Opiom alkaloid.

Molecular Weight: 413.4 · Solubility in Water: Insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: slightly Soluble · Non-proprietary name: Noscapine.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Noscapine is primarily indicated in conditions like Asthma, Cough, Emphysema.

Contraindications

Noscapine is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Dosage

Noscapine's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
50 mg	50 mg	Every 8h	PO
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Noscapine are Confusion , Respiratory depression, Respiratory depression, Excitation , Respiratory depression.

Noscapine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Drowsiness, Nausea.

Warnings / Precautions

Noscapine should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing kidney disease, heart disease, lungs disease, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble or if have any allergy. Use of noscapine is not recommended during pregnancy.

Available Brands

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Syrup

10 mg/5ml 15 mg/5ml

Storage Conditions

Noscapine should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.25.2.3 — Cough sedatives

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Noscapine in Pakistan:

Krka-Pak LCPW Shifa