 Primatene
is a bronchodilator and expectorant for asthma relief.
It relieves congestion, cough, airway and throat irritation
due to flu and cold. Primatene constricts blood vessels,
reduces swelling in the nasal passageways, thins and loosens
mucus in the airway. And you can breathe more easily and
your cough becomes more productive. Ephedrine
HCL and guaifenesin are main active ingredients of
Primatene. Ephedrine a bronchodilator reduces the spasms
of bronchial muscles. Ephedrine also stimulates the central
nervous system, raises the heart rate and enhances blood
pressure increasing metabolism and energy levels and reducing
appetite. Guaifenesin increases the volume and reduces
the viscosity of trachea and bronchi secretions, it draws
water into bronchi causing the cough and removing the bothersome
mucus. Primatene
tablets really bring temporarily relief from shortness
of breath, tightness of chest, wheezing and cough.
Don't use Primatene if you have any of the listed diseases:
heart disease and rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure,
emotional or psychiatric condition, depression. Make sure
you don't have allergy to any ingredient of Primatene before
taking it. You should also consult your doctor or pharmacist
before taking Primatene and tell him if you have any medical
conditions, especially if you have any of the following:
you are going to become pregnant, you are pregnant or breast-feeding;
you have a history of heart problems, stroke, glaucoma,
adrenal gland problems, prostate problems, thyroid disease,
chronic cough; you are taking dietary supplements, herbal
preparation or any other medicine. |
