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Pentasa 500mg belongs to the list of drugs that regulate digestion, anti-flatulence and anti-inflammatory. The drug has the main ingredient is Mesalazine, in tablet form, packed in a box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets. Complying with indications, the dose of Pentasa 500mg will help patients improve treatment efficiency and avoid unwanted side effects.
1. Indications of Pentasa 500mg
Pentasa prescription 500mg is indicated for:
Treatment of ulcerative colitis. Treatment of Crohn's disease.
2. Contraindications of Pentasa 500mg
Pentasa 500mg is contraindicated in the following cases:
People who are sensitive to mesalazine or any other ingredient in Pentasa 500mg. People with severe liver and kidney failure. People with pyloric stenosis. People with intestinal obstruction. Children under 2 years old.
3. Dosage and how to use Pentasa 500mg
How to use: Pentasa 500mg is used orally. Patients should swallow Pentasa 500mg tablets whole with an adequate amount of water. Breaking, chewing, or crushing Pentasa 500mg may increase side effects.
Dosage:
In the treatment of ulcerative colitis
Acute condition:
For adults: Maximum 4g/day x 2-3 times/day. For 6 years and older: The starting dose is 30-50 mg/kg/day x 2-3 times/day. Maximum 75mg/kg/day x 2-3 times/day (not more than 4g/day). Maintenance treatment:
For adults: Dose 2g/time/day. For 6 years and older: Starting dose 15-30 mg/kg/day x 2-3 times/day. The maximum total dose should not exceed 2g/day. In the treatment of Crohn's disease:
Acute conditions:
For adults: Up to 4g/day x 2-3 times/day.
For 6 years and older: The starting dose is 30 - 50 mg/kg/day x 2-3 times/day. Maximum 75mg/kg/day x 2-3 times/day (not more than 4g/day).
Maintenance treatment:
For adults: Dose 4g/time x 2-3 times/day. For 6 years and older: Starting dose 15-30 mg/kg/day x 2-3 times/day. The maximum total dose should not exceed 4g/day. Note: The above 500mg Pentasa dosage is for reference only. The specific dose of Pentasa 500mg depends on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose of Pentasa 500mg, patients need to consult a doctor or medical professional.
How to handle a missed dose or overdose of Pentasa 500mg:
In case of forgetting a dose of Pentasa 500mg, it is advisable to supplement as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose of Pentasa 500mg and use a new dose. When using Pentasa 500mg drug overdose, acid-base imbalance may occur, dehydration, pulmonary edema, pulmonary hyperventilation, vomiting and hypoglycemia... Patients need to stop the drug immediately. immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
4. Undesirable effects of Pentasa 500mg
When using Pentasa 500mg, patients may experience unwanted effects such as:
Common: Headache, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence, urticaria, rash. Rare: Dizziness, myocarditis, pericarditis, increased amylase, acute pancreatitis, photosensitivity. Very rare: Anemia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, neutropenia, pancytopenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia and eosinophilia, anaphylactic reactions, neuropathy peripheral neuropathy, dyspnea, cough, allergic alveolitis, interstitial lung disease, bronchospasm, pulmonary eosinophilia, pulmonary infiltrates, pneumonia, generalized colitis, elevated transaminases, hepatitis, increased cholestatic parameters, cholestatic hepatitis, liver failure, cirrhosis, alopecia, recurrent dermatitis, erythema multiforme, skin allergy, Stevens - Johnson syndrome (sjs), arthralgia, lupus Systemic erythema, impaired renal function, decreased sperm count, fever. If you experience the above symptoms, you need to stop using Pentasa 500mg and notify your doctor or pharmacist for appropriate treatment.
5. Pentasa 500mg . drug interactions
Pentasa 500mg may have drug interactions if combined with:
Azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine or thioguanin. Warfarin drugs. Nsaid azathioprine. Therefore, before being prescribed Pentasa 500mg, the patient should inform the doctor about the drugs they are using, including dietary supplements. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate one.
6. Note when using Pentasa 500mg
Care should be taken when using Pentasa 500mg for people who drive or operate machinery. Care should be taken when using Pentasa 500mg for people with severe liver and kidney failure. Pregnant and nursing women should consult their doctor before taking Pentasa 500mg. Care should be taken when using Pentasa 500mg for people with lung disease, especially bronchial asthma. Care should be taken when using Pentasa 500mg for people with cardiovascular disease. Absolutely do not use when Pentasa 500mg has signs of discoloration, mold, watery or expired. Above is all information about Pentasa 500mg, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Pentasa 500mg for home treatment because there may be unwanted side effects.
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