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Sermion drug has the effect of enhancing the metabolism of central nervous cells, inhibiting platelet aggregation and having beneficial effects on blood circulation, lowering blood pressure. The following article provides you with information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Sermion.
1. Uses of Sermion thuốc
Sermion drug with the main active ingredient is Nicergoline, the drug is prepared in the form of sugar coated tablets with a strength of 10mg or 30mg.
Nicergoline is a synthetic derivative of astragalus alkaloids. Nicergoline has the effect of enhancing the metabolism of central nervous cells. In addition, Nicergoline also has platelet aggregation inhibitory properties and has beneficial effects on blood circulation, lowering blood pressure.
Sermion is used in the following cases:
Physiological and neurological symptoms related to cerebral circulatory insufficiency. Dementia. Transient disturbance due to cerebral ischemia. Stroke. Circulatory disorders in the retina and choroid of the eye. Hearing and balance disorders due to cerebral ischemia. Peripheral circulatory disorders in the lower extremities. Sermion is also used in the prevention and treatment of migraine headaches if the pain is severe, persistent, and occurs more than once a month.
2. Contraindications to the drug Sermion
Sermion is contraindicated for use in the following cases:
Allergy or hypersensitivity to Nicergoline or any of the ingredients in Sermion. Acute bleeding. Recent myocardial infarction. Lower blood pressure. Pregnant and lactating women. Severe bradycardia. There are no data on the use of Nicergoline in children, so Sermion should not be used in this population.
3. How to take Sermion
Sermion is for oral use. Sermion is taken before a meal or taken immediately with a meal if stomach upset occurs.
Dosage of Sermion: the starting dose is 1 tablet 10mg/time x 3 times/day.
When an overdose of Sermion occurs, symptoms similar to unwanted effects may appear. These symptoms should subside once Sermion is discontinued. In case of overdose of the drug Sermion, symptomatic treatment is necessary.
If you forget to take a dose of Sermion, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose of Sermion, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not double the prescribed dose of Sermion.
4. Undesirable effects when using Sermion drugs
Use of Sermion may cause orthostatic hypotension and syncope. Skin lesions such as urticaria, erythema, hypersensitivity reactions, and malaise may also occur. Central nervous system-related disorders such as: excessive sweating, fainting, irritability, sleep disturbances, somnolence, anxiety, dizziness, flushing, decreased appetite. Some side effects on the gastrointestinal tract such as nausea, diarrhea, increased gastric acid secretion, stomach pain.
5. Notes when using Sermion
Care should be taken when using Sermion concomitantly with anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, and antihypertensive drugs.
Sermion drug causes side effects related to the central nervous system such as dizziness, somnolence... may affect the ability to drive and use machines. Use caution when using Sermion in this subject.
6. Drug interactions
Sermion may increase the effect of antihypertensive drugs, anticoagulants. Do not use Sermion concomitantly with α and β receptor blockers. Sermion may potentiate the myocardial insufficiency effects of Propranolol.
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