Osmohale - Mannitol - Chapper Healthcare

Chapper Healthcare

Description

Mucolytic 

Osmohale is used for an indirect osmotic bronchial challenge test which can be used to identify bronchial hyperresponsiveness, a clinical feature of some respiratory conditions such as asthma.

Contraindications: Use with caution in renal impairment and to avoid in pregnancy. The Osmohale test should not be used in patients below 6 years of age due to their inability to provide reproducible spirometric measurements.

There is limited information on the use of Osmohale in patients 6-18 years of age therefore Osmohale is not recommended in this population.

Dose: See manufacturers’ instructions for more information. The test should be repeated until the patient has a positive response or 635 mg has been administered.