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Alsoben is a drug containing the ingredient Misoprotol used in the prophylaxis of gastric and duodenal ulcers when patients use NSAIDs to treat benign gastric and duodenal ulcers, and to prevent recurrence after ulcer healing. . Follow the article to better understand the drug Alsoben and the uses of Alsoben.1. What is Alsoben 200mcg?
Alsoben 200mcg is produced in the form of tablets, each box contains 5 blisters, each blister contains 12 tablets. The main ingredient of Alsoben 200mcg drug is Misoprotol, the excipients each tablet is 200 mcg. Misoprostol is a substance that works by preventing the secretion of gastric acid and protecting the gastric mucosa. Therefore, the drug is used in the treatment, pain relief and soothing symptoms of peptic ulcers.
Indications for use of Alsoben drug in the following cases:
Prophylaxis of gastric and duodenal ulcers when using non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs. Especially in people at high risk such as the elderly, debilitated or with a history of peptic ulcer. Short-term treatment of benign gastric and duodenal ulcers. Maintenance therapy after gastric ulcer healing to prevent recurrence.
2. How to use Alsoben 200 mcg
Take medicine after eating or before going to bed. Dosage of Alsoben 200 mcg depends on the purpose of treatment of the disease:
Prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers caused by the use of NSAIDs:
Usual dose: 200mcg/time x 4 times/day. If the patient does not tolerate the usual dose, the dose can be adjusted down to 100 mcg/time x 4 times/day. It is also possible to use 200mcg/time x 2 times/day. Peptic ulcer: 100mcg or 200mcg/time x 4 times/day, for 8 weeks. Duodenal ulcer: 100mcg or 200mcg/time x 4 times/day or 400mcg/time x 2 times daily, for 4-8 weeks.
3. Side effects when using Alsoben
Common side effects when taking the drug can be mentioned as:
Diarrhea Rash Dizziness, headache Abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, vomiting Fetal abnormalities. Inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately when you see any side effects during use.
4. Note when using Alsoben 200 mcg
4.1 For pregnant and lactating women Alsoben 200 mcg increases uterine contractions and bleeding, which can lead to miscarriage. According to many studies, the use of Alsoben 200 mcg drug with pregnant women can cause fetal malformations through the mechanism related to the disruption of the fetal vascular system. Therefore, do not prescribe to women if pregnancy is suspected.
The drug, after entering the body, is rapidly converted to the active form Misoprostol Acid and is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, it should not be used in lactating women because this excretion may cause undesirable effects such as diarrhea in the nursing infant.
4.2 Other notes: Do not use with other gastric acid-containing antacids or other laxatives, because the combination of Alsoben 200mcg with other preparations may lead to the following interactions:
Using medicines containing Dinoprostone topically can cause severe cramping or bleeding symptoms. Therefore, it is not recommended to use these two drugs together. Antacids containing magnesium can worsen diarrhea caused by misoprostol. In addition, antacids also reduce the effect of misoprostol. Quinapril will bind with Misoprostol in the gastrointestinal tract, hindering the absorption of the drug, leading to a decrease in the therapeutic effect. List the drugs as well as functional foods being used for the doctor to consider and adjust their use appropriately.
5. How to handle missed dose, overdose
Missed dose: The patient should take the medicine as soon as possible unless it is almost time for the next dose. Continue taking your next dose as usual. Do not increase the dose for the purpose of making up for the missed dose.
Using the drug Alsoben overdose may appear the following symptoms:
Sedation, convulsions, tremor, shortness of breath Abdominal pain, diarrhea Fever Palpitations , hypotension, bradycardia When experiencing the above signs , it is necessary to immediately bring the patient to the nearest medical facility for timely examination and treatment.
Above is all the important information about Alsoben . Carefully reading the instructions before use will help the drug to be more effective and safer for the patient.
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