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Homocysteine medicine contains a mixture of B vitamins including vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid. The drug is used to supplement vitamins for people who lack these vitamins in the body.
1. What is the effect of homocysteine?
Homocysteine medicine contains a mixture of vitamins including folic acid (vitamin B9), vitamin B6, vitamin B12. What does homocysteine do? Homocysteine medicine helps provide folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 for people who do not have enough of these vitamins in their body such as people with poor diets, people who have just gotten sick, pregnant women,...
Homocysteine drug is used as follows:
Oral medication, usually taken once daily. Homocysteine oral tablet with or without food as directed by your doctor. You can take Homocysteine with food to limit stomach upset after taking the drug. The dose of each medication is prescribed by your doctor based on your medical condition and response to the medication. Patients need to take the medication regularly for it to be effective. You should take your Homocysteine medicine at the same time each day.
2. Side effects when taking the drug Homocysteine
When taking Homocysteine medicine, you may experience side effects such as nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, drowsiness, flushing, itching, tingling,... Tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately if the effects occur. severe or prolonged homocysteine side effects.
The following side effects are very rare, but the consequences are very serious. Immediately go to a medical facility for examination and treatment if, after taking the drug, the body shows symptoms including:
Change in mental status, unusual weakness. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction to Homocysteine include itching, rash, dizziness, swelling (especially of the face, tongue, and throat), difficulty breathing, etc. Also, tell your doctor right away. and pharmacist if after taking the drug the body appears side effects not listed above.
Chóng mặt là một tác dụng phụ của Homocysteine
3. Precautions while taking Homocysteine
Before using the drug Homocysteine, tell your doctor if you have one of the following conditions:
Allergy to vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid and the excipients of the drug. Ask your pharmacist for advice about the ingredients in the medicine that can cause allergies. You have a history of blood disorders such as pernicious anemia, other anemias,... Some other precautions when taking Homocysteine include:
Homocysteine may make you drowsy. Therefore, you should not operate machinery or control a vehicle until you are fully awake. Alcohol can make the drowsiness caused by the drug Homocysteine worse. It is necessary to limit alcoholic beverages while using the drug. Homocysteine should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed, where the benefit outweighs the risks. Homocysteine medicine can pass into breast milk, consult your doctor when taking this medicine while breast-feeding.
4. Homocysteine drug interactions
To prevent possible interactions between Homocysteine and concomitant medications, before taking Homocysteine, tell your doctor and pharmacist of all medications you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines. supplements,...
The following drugs should not be used with Homocysteine because of the risk of interactions:
Altretamine, Cisplatin, Levodopa Folic acid antagonists (eg Methotrexate), Hydantoin (eg Phenytoin, Diphenylhydantoin), Pyrimethamine, other vitamin supplements Homocysteine medicine may affect certain laboratory tests such as intrinsic factor antibody tests, urobilinogen tests, etc. Tell your doctor. and laboratory staff about your taking this medicine.
5. Some other notes when taking Homocysteine
5.1. Treatment of an overdose of Homocysteine
If someone overdoses on Homocysteine and has serious symptoms such as shortness of breath, fainting, quickly take the patient to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
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5.2. What to do if you forget to take a dose of Homocysteine?
If you forget to take a dose of Homocysteine, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Never take a double dose of Homocysteine to make up for a missed dose.
5.3. How to store Homocysteine?
Store Homocysteine at room temperature, away from direct light and high humidity. Do not keep medicine in the refrigerator or bathroom, keep it out of reach of children.
Note that the best way to get vitamins and minerals is from foods. B vitamins are found abundantly in green vegetables and citrus fruits. Folic acid is also found in cereals, breads, pastas, etc. The use of vitamin and mineral supplements must be prescribed by a doctor, you should not self-medicate because can have dire consequences.
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Reference source: webmd.com
