Patient's question:
AgeDuration of this illness and its persistence: May I ask if Meiquanqing tablets and Ketotifen tablets are suitable for children with asthma? What are their respective effects?
Doctor's answer:
Hello;The efficacy and indications of Meituanqing Tablets: This product is a bronchodilator. It is applicable for bronchial asthma, asthmatic bronchitis, acute bronchitis accompanied by increased bronchial reactivity, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Regarding the use of ketotifen to prevent pediatric asthma:
(1) Ketotifen can stabilize mast cell membranes, reduce IgE release, thereby alleviating asthma symptoms and can be used to prevent recurrence of pediatric asthma.
(2) The main adverse reactions of this product are drowsiness, sedation, and sluggishness. Gastrointestinal reactions include dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting. Other reactions include dizziness, vertigo, headache, fatigue, and weight gain. Side effects are generally not severe, but when used to prevent pediatric asthma, it must be strictly followed according to medical advice or instructions.
(3) Asthma prevention: First, identify and avoid allergens; second, enhance physical fitness and use preventive medication. Commonly used drugs include corticosteroids (budesonide, fluticasone), leukotriene receptor antagonists (montelukast), and sodium cromoglicate and other anti-inflammatory drugs. These drugs can be selected as long-term preventive medications. During acute attacks, β2 receptor agonists (salbutamol) or theophylline drugs (theophylline) can be added. Treatment can begin with inhaled corticosteroids, and after the condition stabilizes, switch to sodium cromoglicate or ketotifen for maintenance.
(4) Treatment method: Ketotifen for preventing pediatric asthma must be used under medical advice. Generally, for those under 3 years old, the dose is 0.5 mg per time, twice daily; for those over 3 years old, the dose is 1 mg per time, twice daily.