Bronchiectasis
One tablet, once daily, dispersed in water.
Two capsules three times a day, can reduce to two capsules twice daily if response satisfactory.
Prescribing Notes:
- A trial of mucolytics can be considered in patients with bronchiectasis who have difficulty in sputum expectoration. Trial period should be advised by specialist, the patient should be reviewed and treatment discontinued if no clinical benefit observed.
History Notes
29/07/2024
Addition of alternative Acetylcysteine 600mg effervescent tablets, ERWG July 24.
16/02/2022
East Region Formulary content agreed.
Nebulised saline is commonly used in hospital for patients with bronchiectasis.
To be used as directed.
To be used as directed.
History Notes
24/02/2025
Prescribing information updated, ERFC Feb 25.
12/12/2022
Updated sodium chloride inhalation solution options, ERWG Nov 22.
16/02/2022
East Region Formulary content agreed.
Specialist initiation following investigations in secondary care.
Dose as per specialist.
Prescribing Notes:
- Prescribing of azithromycin should be on the advice of a respiratory specialist, following sensitivities and investigations in secondary care.
History Notes
16/02/2022
East Region Formulary content agreed.
Nebulised saline is commonly used in hospital for patients with bronchiectasis.
Hospital use only.
Hospital use only.
Hospital use only.
Hospital use only.
Hospital use only.
Hospital use only.
Hospital use only.
Hospital use only.
Hospital use only.
Hospital use only.
Hospital use only.
Prescribing Notes:
- Hypertonic saline (3%) may be prescribed for bronchiectasis as an alternate to 0.9%. It may also be prescribed for those with asthma that produce extra mucus.
History Notes
30/08/2023
East Region Formulary content agreed - ERFC 09/08/2023.