"ACTS": reviews about the drug

The drug "ATSTS" is a mucolytic drug that helps to dissolve sputum, making it easier to separate. It is able to maintain an active effect even with sputum containing pus. The drug has no effect on the functioning of the immune system. To stimulate the work of mucous cells in the bronchi, the secret of which dissolves fibrin, the medicine "ACTS" is also used. Reviews about it can be found on special Internet sites. As practice shows, they are mostly positive.

In addition, the preparation "ACTS" has anti-inflammatory properties - in connection with its ability to suppress the activity of the formation of free radicals and substances with oxygen content provoking the development of inflammation in the lung tissues.

Indications for use

The drug is suitable for use if the following symptoms occur:

- impaired sputum discharge: bronchitis, pneumonia, abscess or emphysema, bronchial asthma, atelectasis and other such diseases;

- Acute purulent inflammation of the middle ear, sinusitis;

- to get rid of a viscous secretion in the airways after getting injuries or surgical interventions;

- in preparation for examinations of bronchi and trachea by various methods;

- The solution is used to wash purulent accumulations in the nasal passages, maxillary sinuses, middle ear, fistula treatment after operations on the nasal cavity.

Contraindications

To prevent side effects, the drug should not be used in the following situations:

- Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;

- period of pregnancy;

- the period of breastfeeding.

With extreme caution should take the drug:

- with exacerbation of stomach or duodenum ulcers;

- with varicose veins in the esophagus;

- with hemoptysis, bleeding in the lungs;

- with bronchial asthma - during intravenous administration there is a risk of bronchospasm;

- with diseases of the adrenal glands;

- with insufficient kidney and / or liver function;

- with a persistent increase in blood pressure.

Side effects

If the instructions of the doctor or instruction are not observed, the following can occur:

- nausea followed by vomiting;

- a feeling of overflow of the stomach, nosebleeds;

- rashes on the skin;

- noise in ears;

- increased drowsiness;

- fever.

Occasionally, heartburn occurs, and in some cases with aerosol therapy - a reflex cough due to irritation of the respiratory tract, a constant discharge of watery mucus from the nasal cavity. Sometimes stomatitis is possible when taking an overestimated dose of the drug "ACTS". Reviews about this tool say about the rare cases of his overdose.

With intramuscular injection, a burning sensation is noted in the place where the injection was made, and with prolonged periods of therapy, the functioning of the liver or kidneys may be impaired.

Dosing and Administration

The medicinal preparation "ACTS" is released in the form of granules (for the preparation of syrup), solution for injections, soluble tablets. The drug is recommended for adults up to 200 milligrams three times a day (daily dose - 600 mg). Children from two to six years should take 200 milligrams twice a day or 100 milligrams three times in the form of a solution of "ACTS-100" for children. Reviews about the drug in pediatrics almost do not contain complaints about the drug.

In case of exacerbation of chronic diseases, adults should take 400-600 milligrams per day in two divided doses, and children of 100 milligrams three times a day should receive ACTS (child). Feedback on its use can be found on the pages of Internet forums.

For inhalation therapy in ultrasonic devices, 20 ml of a solution with a concentration of 10% or two to five ml of a 20% solution must be sprayed. The duration of inhalation is from 15 to 20 minutes (two to four times a day).

The treatment of acute conditions should last from five to ten days, and with prolonged therapy - up to six months.

For intravenous administration, the drug must be diluted with a solution of sodium chloride concentration of 0.9% in a ratio of one to one. The duration of the course of therapy should be determined individually, but not more than ten days. The references, as well as the recommendations of the doctors, will tell the patients how to use the drug correctly.

special instructions

It is required to take only glassware, avoiding contact of the medicine with metals, oxygen, rubber products and other substances, which are characterized by rapid oxidation, when using the "ATSTS". The doctors' comments about this drug are positive, and many of them often prescribe it to their patients.