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Aphedrid drug containing active ingredients Pseudoephedrine and Triprolidine is indicated in the treatment of symptoms of itching, sneezing, watery eyes and runny nose... Let's learn about the uses and notes when using Aphedride through the article. down here.
1. Uses of Aphedride
Aphedride brand-name drug contains active ingredients Pseudoephedrine and Triprolidine, specific uses of each ingredient are as follows:
Pseudoephedrine: belongs to the group of anti-congestive drugs, used to constrict nasal blood vessels. Prevent the risk of stuffy nose; Triprolidine: belongs to the group of antihistamines, used to help prevent and treat symptoms of itchy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and runny nose. The combination of triprolidine and Pseudoephedrine is indicated in the symptomatic treatment of nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy nose, sneezing, watery or runny nose, flu or common cold...
2. Dosage of Aphedride
Aphedrid drug has a dose depending on the condition of the disease and prescribed by the treating doctor. Patients are advised not to take less or longer doses than recommended. Aphedride is usually prescribed by a doctor for a short time until the patient's symptoms improve. For the syrup form, the patient needs to use a drug measuring device to get the correct dose for each dose. For the tablet form, the patient should not break or crush the tablet when using it. Patients should stop using the drug and notify the treating doctor in case the symptoms do not improve after 1 week of treatment. Do not use the drug in children under 4 years old. In case of forgetting a dose, the patient should take it as soon as he remembers. If the missed dose is close to the time for the next dose, the patient should skip the missed dose and continue taking the medicine as the course of treatment, never double the dose.
3. Side effects of Aphedride
Aphedride can cause some side effects as follows:
Serious side effects:
Increased heart rate, irregular heartbeat; Mood swings; Convulsions, tremors; Weakness, easy bruising or bleeding; Decreased urine output; Shortness of breath, increased blood pressure (blurred vision, severe headache, anxiety, ringing in the ears, chest pain, seizures, irregular heartbeat). Less serious side effects:
Drowsiness, dizziness; Dry mouth, dry nose or throat; Constipation; Blurred vision, feeling anxious or restless.
4. Note when using the drug Aphedride
4.1. Contraindications Aphedride is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients with severe constipation, gastrointestinal obstruction or urinary retention; People with uncontrolled medical conditions such as asthma, glaucoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart disease or hyperthyroidism; Patients being treated with MAO inhibitors such as isocarboxazid, furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline... 4.2. Patients should inform their doctor if they have one of the following conditions: Gastrointestinal obstruction, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, epilepsy or other convulsive disorders , cough with phlegm, chronic bronchitis, taking potassium supplements.
Pregnant women: There are no studies proving the effects of Aphedride on fetal development. Therefore, it is not recommended to use Aphedride in the treatment of pregnant women.
Lactating women : Active ingredients Pseudoephedrine and triprolidine have the ability to cross the breast milk barrier and affect the nursing infant. In addition, the component triprolidine may inhibit lactation. Therefore, Aphedride should not be used in the treatment of women who are breastfeeding.
Drivers, operating machines: Aphedrid has the ability to blur the face, change the patient's thoughts and reactions. Therefore, patients should be careful when driving or operating machinery.
5. Aphedride drug interactions
Aphedride can interact with some of the following drugs:
Atropine; Benztropine; Topiramate; Zonisamide; antiemetics such as dimenhydrinate, belladonna, methscopolamine, or scopolamine; Medicines to treat cystitis, urinary tract infections such as flavoxate, darifenacin, oxybutynin, tolterodine, solifenacin; Bronchodilators such as tiotropium, ipratropium; Bowel stimulants such as hyoscyamine, dicyclomine, propantheline. Drug interactions occur that reduce the effect, increase the risk of experiencing side effects of the drug. Therefore, in order to ensure safety and effectiveness in treatment, patients need to inform their doctor of all medicines they are using (prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, functional foods) before treatment. with Ephedride.
Aphedrid drug containing active ingredients Pseudoephedrine and Triprolidine is indicated in the treatment of symptoms of itching, sneezing, watery eyes and runny nose...
To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, Patients should strictly follow the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist.
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