International Brand Names
International Brand Names by CountryFor country code abbreviations (
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(BE) Belgium: Vectarion;
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(BR) Brazil: Vectarion;
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(ES) Spain: Vectarion;
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(FR) France: Vectarion;
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(GR) Greece: Vectarion;
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(HK) Hong Kong: Vectarion;
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(IE) Ireland: Vectarion;
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(LB) Lebanon: Vectarion;
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(LU) Luxembourg: Vectarion;
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(PL) Poland: Armanor;
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(PT) Portugal: Vectarion;
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(RU) Russian Federation: Armanor
Reported Use
Respiratory stimulant used in acute respiratory failure such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Dosage Range
Adults:
Oral: 50-100 mg/day in 2 divided doses
IV: 1-3 mg/kg/day in divided doses
Product Availability
Product available in various countries; not currently available in the US
Dosage Forms
Injection, powder for reconstitution: 15 mg
Tablet, as dimesylate: 50 mg