simple linctus.txt

CLINICAL USE

Relief of dry, irritating coughs

DOSE IN NORMAL RENAL FUNCTION

5 mL 3–4 times daily

PHARMACOKINETICS

Molecular weight &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp :210.1 (Citric acid monohydrate)

%Protein binding &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp :No data

%Excreted unchanged in urine &nbsp &nbsp : No data

Volume of distribution (L/kg) &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp :No data

half-life – normal/ESRD (hrs)&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp :No data

DOSE IN RENAL IMPAIRMENT

GFR (mL/MIN)

20 to 50 &nbsp &nbsp : Dose as in normal renal function

10 to 20 &nbsp &nbsp : Dose as in normal renal function

<10 &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp : Dose as in normal renal function

DOSE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPIES

CAPD &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp:Unknown dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function

HD &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp :Unknown dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function

HDF/high flux &nbsp :Unknown dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function

CAV/VVHD &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp:Unknown dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function

IMPORTANT DRUG INTERACTIONS

Potentially hazardous interactions with other drugs

None known

ADMINISTRATION

Reconstition

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Route

Oral

Rate of Administration

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Comments

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OTHER INFORMATION

Sugar content has not been found to alter diabetics’ insulin requirements. Use diabetic cough preparations whenever possible

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