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Glycopyrronium - Medihealth (Northern) Ltd

Medihealth (Northern) Ltd

Description

Antimuscarinic bronchodilator.

For excessive respiratory secretions in palliative care by subcutaneous injection
Adult: 200 mcg every 4 hours and when required, hourly use is occasionally necessary, particularly in excessive respiratory secretions.
By subcutaneous infusion
Adult: 0.6–1.2 mg/24 hours.

for maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by inhalation of powder
Adult: 1 capsule once daily, each capsule delivers 55 mcg of glycopyrronium bromide (equivalent to 44 mcg of glycopyrronium).

Indications

For the maintenance treatment of COPD.

Contraindications

Avoid in the case of renal impairment, pregnancy or breast feeding.

Preparations Available

Solution for injection

Sizes Available

Solution for injection
200 mcg/1 ml, 10 ampoules

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