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Agirenyl medicine contains the active ingredient Retinyl acetate and other excipients in a sufficient amount. The drug has a good effect in the treatment of problems caused by vitamin A deficiency such as: dry eyes, eye discomfort, blurred vision ... Agirenyl medicine also helps to improve common signs on the skin such as: pimples, ulcers, psoriasis. The drug Agirenyl also works to help support the treatment of cirrhosis problems effectively.
1. What is Agirenyl? The effects of the drug Agirenyl
The main active ingredient of the drug is Retinyl acetate (vitamin A acetate), which is a natural form of vitamin A, an ester of vitamin A and acetic acid. Retinyl acetate when absorbed into the body will be hydrolyzed into vitamin A and acetate. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for the body, helps protect the cardiovascular system, strengthens the immune system, promotes eye health, and prevents dry eyes. Vitamin A acts as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, free radical scavenger, slows down the aging process of the body, reduces inflammation, reduces disease markers associated with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. In addition, vitamin A also works in the treatment of digestive diseases such as peptic ulcers, prevents the development of cancer, helps strengthen bones, promotes tissue repair and is a micronutrient. important for fetal development during pregnancy, limiting neural tube defects in the fetus.Ability to absorb: Vitamin A is absorbed mainly in the gastrointestinal tract. Distribution: Some retinol is stored in the liver and from there released into the bloodstream as bound to a specific globulin. The free retinol fraction is glucuronic conjugated and oxidized to retinal and retinoic acid, which is then excreted in the urine and feces along with other metabolites.
2. What disease does Agirenyl treat?
Agirenyl 5 mg is indicated in the following cases:
Prophylaxis and treatment of vitamin A deficiency such as dry eye disease, night blindness. Supplement for people with primary cirrhosis due to bile or chronic cholestatic liver, often vitamin A deficiency. Treatment of some skin diseases such as erosive ulcers, acne, psoriasis.
3. Usage and dosage of Agirenyl
3.1. How to take Agirenyl Agirenyl is taken orally.
3.2. Dosage of Agirenyl Prophylaxis of vitamin A deficiency:
Adults and children over 8 years old: take 1 tablet/day. Children under 8 years old: take 1 tablet/time, 3 times a week. Treatment of vitamin A deficiency
Adults and children over 8 years old: take 3 tablets / day Notes for use: The above treatment dose is for reference only. The specific treatment dose depends on the individual's condition and disease progression. To get the right dose, you need to consult your doctor or medical professional.
3.3. In case of overdose/missing dose of Agirenyl In case of overdose: symptoms of Agirenyl overdose:
Acute poisoning: Taking very high doses of Vitamin A leads to acute poisoning with clinical signs such as drowsiness, dizziness dizziness, nausea, vomiting, excitability, headache, delirium and convulsions, diarrhea... The above signs appear after taking Agirenyl from 6 to 24 hours. Chronic Poisoning: Long-term use of high doses of Vitamin A can lead to Vitamin A toxicity. Typical clinical symptoms: Fatigue, irritability, loss of appetite, weight loss, vomiting, digestive disorders, fever, liver-splenomegaly, altered skin, dry brittle hair, hair loss, dry lips cracking and bleeding, anemia, headache, high blood calcium, edema under the skin, pain in bones and joints. In children, symptoms of chronic toxicity include increased intracranial pressure, papilledema, tinnitus, visual disturbances, and painful swelling along the long bones. When Agirenyl is stopped, the symptoms also gradually disappear, but bone growth may stop because the ends of the long bones have ossified too soon. Management: Must stop using Agirenyl, treat symptomatically and provide supportive treatment.
In case of missed dose: If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Absolutely, do not take Agirenyl with double the prescribed dose.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug Agirenyl
When using high doses of Agirenyl for a long time or when taking a very high dose, the typical symptoms include:
Digestive disorders such as: constipation, diarrhea, bitter taste, vomiting, nausea , white stools, hard abdomen or bowel obstruction. Dizziness, dizziness, skin rash or allergies. However, the above are not all unwanted effects that may occur when using Agirenyl, depending on the location of each person, the manifestation of unwanted effects will not be the same, you should notify your doctor. When experiencing undesirable effects, doctors can take timely measures to avoid more serious consequences.
5. Drug interactions of Agirenyl
Neomycin, Cholestyramine, Liquid Paraffin reduce the absorption of vitamin A. Contraceptives when combined with Agirenyl can increase the concentration of vitamin A in the blood plasma and have an unfavorable effect on conception. Concomitant use of Agirenyl and isotretinoin can lead to conditions such as vitamin A overdose. Concomitant use of these two drugs should be avoided, such as avoiding high doses of vitamin A.
6. Some notes when using Agirenyl
Before using Agirenyl you need to carefully read the instructions for use and refer to the information below.
Contraindications of Agirenyl:
Agirenyl is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with excess vitamin A. Hypersensitivity or sensitivity to any of the ingredients of the drug. Precautions while using Agirenyl:
When taking other drugs or preparations containing vitamin A. Ability to drive and use machines: There are no reports on the influence of Agirenyl on the ability to drive or use drugs. machine. However, you should use caution when using Agirenyl because it can cause headache, dizziness and affect the ability to drive and use machines. Caution should be exercised when using Agirenyl when driving and operating machinery. Pregnancy: Avoid high doses of Agirenyl or synthetic products such as Isotretinoin in pregnant women. The reason is that high doses of vitamin A have the potential to cause birth defects. Lactation: Vitamin A is present in breast milk. When breastfeeding, mothers need to take 4000 - 4330 UI of vitamin A daily. Agirenyl contains the active ingredient Retinyl acetate and other excipients in adequate amounts. The drug has a good effect in treating problems caused by vitamin A deficiency such as: dry eyes, eye discomfort, blurred vision... To ensure effective treatment and avoid side effects, patients need to use it. prescription drugs or seek the advice of a specialist doctor or pharmacist.
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