INDICES> Flomax & Ambromucil (4)

[David Woods <DavidWoods@healthotago.co.nz>]

Flomax is Morniflumate made by Chiesi In Italy. It is a nicotinic acid
derivative NSAID indicated for pain and inflammation. Pg 63 in current
Martindale.
NB Flomax is also a brand name for Tamsulosin in some countries but this is
an alpha-blocker for prostatic hypertrophy !

Ambromucil is Ambroxol (p 1062, Martindale), a metabolite of bromhexine. It
is used in some countries as a mucolytic agent for repiratory disorders etc.
including cystic fibrosis. The evidence to support its value in the
treatment of these conditions is weak.

Regards,
David Woods
Drug Information Pharmacist, Dunedin Hospital
Lecturer, School of Pharmacy,
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
NEW ZEALAND
david.woods@stonebow.otago.ac.nz

In the interests of quality drug information it is good to see 
reference sources quoted.  Perhaps we can do more of this in our 
responses ?

thanks - Leesette (moderator)

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>Can anyone tell me what is the generic content of  Flomax and 
>Ambromucil that a young patient of mine from Italy is using?  
>Indications?  Side effects?
>Thanks.  David, paediatrics, Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies
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>From: Bratt <dbratt@trinidad.net>
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