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Anexsia is a pain reliever with a combination ingredient. Used with caution in cases of severe pain and unresponsive to conventional analgesics. Let's find out information about the effects and things to note when using Anexsia through the article below.
1. What is Anexsia?
Anexsia drug whose main active ingredients are hydrocodone and acetaminophen are taken orally. Anexsia is a combination of two pain relievers, hydrocodone and acetaminophen, used to treat pain in cases of severe pain and when other pain relievers do not work enough or cannot be tolerated.
Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is used to relieve pain and reduce fever for patients. It causes drug dependence when taken for a long time. However, acetaminophen can cause other unwanted effects when taken in high doses, including irreversible liver damage.
Hydrocodone is a medicine that belongs to a group of drugs known as Opioid analgesics. It acts on the central nervous system to inhibit pain centers to relieve pain and stop or prevent coughing. When hydrocodone is used for a long time, a habit of mental or physical dependence can develop. However, people with persistent severe pain can still use it, although it can cause drug dependence. Physical and mental dependence can lead to adverse effects when treatment is stopped abruptly. Accordingly, serious withdrawal side effects can often be prevented by gradually reducing the dose of the drug over a period of time before stopping treatment altogether.
2. Uses of the drug Anexsia
Anexsia is a narcotic pain reliever that is used in cases of severe pain such as pain due to femur fractures, pain due to cancer, after surgery... Only use this drug when the risk of side effects is known. severity of the drug and when other analgesics fail to respond.
3. How to use and dose Anexsia
How to use: the drug is in oral form, so you take it directly or drink it with water when it hurts. Repeat this dose if necessary after at least 4-6 hours. You should take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Especially for elderly patients, the elderly may be more sensitive to the effects of analgesics.
Dosage: The dosage of the drug is different for different patients. Depends on the severity of the pain and the age of the individual.
Adults: For the dosage form is tablets. Take 1 to 2 capsules every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Your doctor may increase the dose of your medication as needed. However, the maximum dosage is usually no more than 8 tablets/day Children: Use and dosage must be determined by a physician and the appropriate dosage form must be taken. Missed dose: If you forget to take your medicine, skip the missed dose and take your next dose if needed.
Overdose: Taking a drug in a dose that is too large for the prescribed dose can cause major problems, seriously affecting health. So, if you think you may have overdosed on this medicine, get emergency help. Signs of overdose include: cold skin, cough sometimes with pink sputum, dark urine, shortness of breath, irregular, fast or slow or shallow breathing, nausea and vomiting, upper abdominal pain, paleness or blue lips, fingernails or skin, drooping pupils, or yellow skin or eyes.
4. The side effects of the drug Anexsia
Along with the necessary effects, when taking Anexsia medicine can cause some unwanted effects. However, not everyone experiences all of the side effects when taking the drug.
Common side effects: Dizziness, lightheadedness; Few and rare side effects: Agitation, back, leg or stomach pain, black stools, bleeding gums, blistering, peeling or peeling of the skin, blood in the urine or stools, blood in vomit, bluish lips or skin, chills, choking, confusion, dark urine, decreased frequency and decreased urine output, darkening of the skin, diarrhea, shortness of breath, fainting, heart palpitations , cough, fever, generalized swelling, fatigue, headache; Other rare side effects: irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing, joint or muscle pain, discolored stools, mental breakdown, respiratory failure, overactive reflexes, red spots on the skin, coordination poor mobility, severe or continuing stomach pain, skin rash, rash or itching, sores, sores or white spots on the lips or in the mouth, talking or acting in an uncontrollable way control, chest tightness, convulsions, jaundice... Tell your doctor if you notice any of the above side effects. In addition, some side effects may occur that usually do not require medical attention such as drowsiness, feeling of relaxation, belching, etc. as these side effects may disappear during treatment when treatment is completed. Your body adapts to the drug. However, if it affects daily activities and persists, the patient should consult a doctor.
5. Notes when using Anexsia
Do not use the drug if you are allergic to any ingredient of the drug, have severe liver and kidney disease, pregnant women, G6PD deficiency; do not take the medicine if you took an MAO inhibitor within the previous 14 days; patients with paralytic ileus or intestinal obstruction; children under 2 years of age as safety and efficacy have not been adequately studied.
Before taking the medicine, the patient should tell the doctor about the history of allergies to the drug and other medical problems because there may be an increased risk of side effects, especially:
Addison's disease : This is a disease causing adrenal gland problems; Alcohol abuse or a history of alcohol abuse; Brain tumor, or history of brain tumor; Breathing problems such as asthma, apnea, COPD, emphysema, lack of oxygen; CNS depression; History of or current drug dependence, especially drug abuse or dependence; Prostate enlargement; Head injury; Increased intracranial pressure; Hypothyroidism; Problems urinating; Lower blood pressure; Pancreatitis ; Epileptic; Kidney disease or liver disease Use with caution in the elderly, because when taking the combination form of hydrocodone and acetaminophen, elderly patients are more likely to experience confusion and drowsiness, lung, liver, or kidney problems or age-related heart. Dose adjustment may be necessary for patients receiving a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen.
Due to the drug there are not enough studies in women to determine the risk to the infant when using Anexsia during breast-feeding. Therefore, the potential benefits should be weighed against the possible risks before taking this medicine while breastfeeding and it is best for the mother not to breastfeed while taking it.
The use of high and continuous doses can cause drug addiction and affect the liver. Need to see a doctor immediately if you see liver problems such as loss of appetite, pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, pale stools, dark urine, jaundice... In addition, to reduce dependence on drugs only use when necessary and if used for a long time, the dose should be reduced gradually before stopping the drug.
Some drugs can cause drug interactions when taken together, increasing the risk of side effects and reducing the effectiveness of treatment. Therefore, it is important to inform your doctor of any medications you are taking.
Do not use alcohol, tobacco while taking the drug, as this increases the risk of side effects.
This is a prescription drug, you only use it when prescribed by a doctor and you must ensure the use of other pain relievers if you do not respond to use this medicine (use according to the pain relief level of the World Health Organization) . If the use of the drug after 1-3 days does not bring results, you need to see a doctor again for advice.
Store the medicine in the sealed packaging at room temperature, avoid extreme heat, moisture and direct light, do not let the medicine freeze. Keep out of reach of children.
The use of Anexsia should be carefully monitored, to avoid the risk of serious, life-threatening side effects. Ask your treating doctor about any questions about taking your medication safely and effectively.
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Reference sources: webmd.com, drugs.com
