A middle-aged man hurried into the office of the director of the respiratory medicine department. He clutched a prescription in his hand, his brow furrowed, and his face full of anxiety.
"Director, how should I take this medicine?" The man asked impatiently as soon as he entered the door.
The director looked up and saw that it was an old patient, so he smiled and asked, "Oh, it's Xiao Zhang, what's the problem again?" ”
Xiao Zhang handed the prescription to the director, pointed to the "eucalyptus enteric-coated capsule" on it and said: "This is the medicine, I heard that this medicine is quite popular, and it should be very useful for my chronic sinusitis." However, I am a careless person and always can't remember how to eat. Also, I don't know about those precautions, for fear of eating the wrong one. ”
The director glanced at the prescription and knew it. He deliberately pretended to be serious and said to Xiao Zhang: "You, it's like this every time. I'll have to test you well this time to see if you really understand. ”
When Xiao Zhang heard this, he immediately became nervous, and nodded again and again: "Director, if you ask, I will definitely answer well." ”
The director smiled slightly, turned to the young doctor standing aside and said, "Xiao Li, come and ask Xiao Zhang, what is the main effect of this medicine?" ”
Dr. Xiao Li stepped forward and began to ask: "Xiao Zhang, do you know what eucalyptus pineapple enteric-coated capsules are mainly used to treat?" ”
Xiao Zhang thought for a while and replied: "It seems to be used for expectorant, as well as anti-inflammatory and bronchial dilator effects." ”
"Yes, I remember it clearly." Dr. Li nodded, and then asked, "What diseases does it apply to?" ”
Xiao Zhang scratched his head and began to recall: "Well, it seems to be suitable for acute and chronic sinusitis, as well as acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, and so on." Ah, by the way, there are also respiratory diseases such as fungal infections in the lungs, tuberculosis and silicosis. ”
"Very good, very comprehensive answer." Dr. Xiao Li nodded approvingly, and then changed his words, "Do you know the usage and dosage?" ”
When Xiao Zhang heard this question, his face suddenly showed embarrassment: "Well, I'll just remember a rough idea." It seems to be one pill at a time for adults, several times a day. For children, the dose is smaller. ”
The director listened to it and shook his head: "This is not good, medication is a big deal, and it can't be sloppy at all." Xiao Li, you tell him in detail. ”
Dr. Xiao Li nodded and began to explain in detail: "There are two sizes of Eucalyptus Lemon Enteric-coated Capsules, one is a children's version with 0.12 grams per capsule, and the other is an adult version with 0.3 grams per capsule. For adults, acute patients should take one capsule at a time, 3-4 times a day; For chronic patients, take one capsule at a time, 2 times a day. For children, acute patients between the ages of 4 and 10 should take one child's version at a time, 3-4 times a day; For chronic patients, take one capsule at a time, 2 times a day. ”
Xiao Zhang listened and nodded again and again: "Oh, so that's the case." Then I will definitely take this dose in the future. ”
The director listened to it and shook his head again: "It's not enough to know the dosage, you have to pay attention to the method of taking it and precautions." ”
When Xiao Zhang heard this, he became nervous again: "Ah, there are still precautions?" So what do I have to pay attention to? ”
Dr. Xiao Li smiled and began to list them one by one: "First of all, this medicine should be taken half an hour before meals, because it is an enteric-coated soft capsule preparation, which needs to be released when the drug reaches the intestines, and taking it on an empty stomach is more conducive to the rapid entry of the medicine into the intestines." Secondly, it should not be taken with hot water, because hot water will cause denaturation of the drug ingredients and affect the efficacy of the drug. Also, do not open or chew it, otherwise the liquid medicine will pass through the stomach before reaching the intestines, which will reduce or even lose its effect. ”
Xiao Zhang listened to it and suddenly realized: "Oh, it turns out that there are so many exquisite." Then I will pay attention to it in the future. ”
Seeing that Xiao Zhang was listening carefully, the director asked again: "Then do you know what adverse reactions this medicine may have?" ”
Xiao Zhang thought for a while and replied, "It seems that there will be gastrointestinal discomfort and allergic reactions." ”
"Yes, you remember it very well." The director nodded, "If these adverse reactions occur, you must stop the medicine in time and send it to the hospital for treatment." ”
Xiao Zhang listened and nodded again and again: "Well, I remember." ”
At this time, Dr. Li suddenly remembered something and said to Xiao Zhang: "By the way, Xiao Zhang, do you know why this medicine should be taken half an hour before meals?" ”
Xiao Zhang was stunned, he really hadn't thought about this question. He shook his head, indicating that he didn't know.
Dr. Li began to explain: "This is because the digestion process of food in the stomach takes a certain amount of time. If the medication is taken immediately after a meal, the medication may mix with food, affecting the absorption and release of the medication. Taking it half an hour before a meal can ensure that the drug enters the intestines on an empty stomach, so as to better exert the effect of the drug. ”
When Xiao Zhang heard this, he suddenly realized: "Oh, so that's the case." Then I will definitely take it half an hour before the meal. ”
The director saw that Xiao Zhang was studying seriously, so he asked him another question: "Then do you know why you can't take it with hot water?" ”
Xiao Zhang thought for a moment and replied, "Is it because hot water will denature the drug?" ”
"Yes, you're smart." The director nodded, "The main ingredient of Eucalyptus Enteric-coated Capsule is sensitive to heat, and if it is taken with hot water higher than body temperature, it will cause the denaturation of the drug ingredients, which will affect the efficacy of the drug. Moreover, hot water will also cause the softgel shell to release the drug prematurely, making the drug less effective. ”
Xiao Zhang listened and nodded again and again: "Well, I remember." Be sure to take it with warm water in the future. ”
At this time, Dr. Xiao Li remembered something again and said to Xiao Zhang, "By the way, Xiao Zhang, do you know why this medicine can't be opened or chewed and taken?" ”
Xiao Zhang was stunned, he hadn't thought about this question. He shook his head, indicating that he didn't know.
Dr. Li began to explain: "This is because Eucalyptus Enteric-Coated Capsules are enteric-coated preparations, and its shell can protect the drug from being dissolved and released in the stomach. If it is opened or chewed, the liquid will be directly exposed to the stomach and destroyed by stomach acid, thus reducing the effectiveness of the drug. Moreover, after chewing, the drug may irritate the gastric mucosa and cause discomfort. ”
When Xiao Zhang heard this, he suddenly realized: "Oh, so that's the case." Then I must be careful not to open or chew it in the future. ”
After some questions and answers, Xiao Zhang finally had a comprehensive understanding of Eucalyptus Enteric-Coated Capsules. He said gratefully to the director and Dr. Xiao Li, "Thank you, I really learned a lot today. In the future, I will definitely take the medicine according to the doctor's instructions and strive for a speedy recovery. ”
When the director and Dr. Xiao Li heard this, they both smiled with satisfaction. They know that only through such science and education can patients better understand and use drugs, so as to achieve better treatment results.
(Note: This article is a fictional plot and aims to popularize scientific knowledge, and actual medical decisions should be based on the advice of professional doctors and the specific situation of the patient.) ）