Ipecacuana - Instruction, Root Application, Indications

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Ipecacuanha

Instructions for use:

1. 1. Pharmacological action
2. 2. Release form
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Contraindications
5. 5. Methods of application
6. 6. Side effects
7. 7. Storage conditions

Ipecacuana is a herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It is widely used in folk and official medicine and belongs to the group of homeopathic medicines.

Pharmacological action of Ipecacuanha

Ipecacuana in the form of a medicine is an exclusively herbal remedy. Ipecacuana roots contain a fairly large amount of citric and malic acid, alkaloids (including emetine, ametamine, psychotrine, cephaelin and protoeietin), choline, saponins, ipecacuanine glycoside and phytosterol.

The preparation based on the roots of the plant has a good expectorant effect due to the ability of the plant to thin phlegm, reflexively increase the secretory function of the bronchial glands, and also increase the activity of the villi of the respiratory tract epithelium.

It is noted that in large doses, preparations on the root of ipecac can cause irritation in the gastric mucosa, which can lead to prolonged nausea followed by a period of vomiting.

Release form

Powder, infusion and decoction are made from the root of the plant, which are used in small doses for medicinal purposes.

Indications for use of Ipecacuanha

According to the instructions, Ipecacuana has the following main indications for use: chronic and acute inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, accompanied by difficult sputum discharge.

Contraindications

Since Ipecacuana is considered a herbal preparation, it does not have very many contraindications, but still you should not take the medicine for people who have hypersensitivity to any component of the drug, as well as for pregnant and lactating mothers.

Application methods

The instruction for Ipecacuana indicates that the drug is intended for internal use. Most often, the drug is prescribed as part of a combination therapy, but it is also very effective in monotherapy. Doses of Ipecacuana, like the duration of treatment, can only be determined by a doctor on an individual basis, it also depends on which dosage form will be used.

Side effects

In some cases, nausea and a range of allergic reactions may occur when taking Ipecac, but such symptoms are unlikely if the doctor's instructions are followed.

Storage conditions

Store the drug based on Ipecacuana in a dry and dark place at room temperature. It is important that children do not have access to medicine.

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!