Uses of Aulakan

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1. What are the uses of Aulakan?

Aulakan medicine has the composition of dried ginkgo leaf extract containing 24% total flavonoids 40mg (Extractum folium Ginkgo biloba siccum) and other excipients such as: Lactose monohydrate- Microcrystalline cellulose- Nipagin; Nipasol- Talc- Colloidal silica anhydrous- Magnesium stearate- Corn starch- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose 615- Titanium dioxide- Tween 80- Red iron oxide; Yellow Iron Oxide and Polyethylene glycol 6000.
Aulakan is a concentrated and standardized extract from the dried leaves of Ginkgo biloba (plant family Ginkgoaceae) that increase arterial circulation present in the extremities and head. normalizes capillary permeability in spontaneous edema, increases blood flow to the brain, activates energy metabolism of cells by increasing glucose consumption in the brain, and normalizes normalizes oxygen consumption in the brain.
Aulakan also reduces the risk of microcirculatory thrombosis, and has particularly beneficial effects on the circulatory system of the elderly.
The dry ingredient in ginkgo leaves in the drug has the effect of stimulating the arterial circulation in the extremities and at the same time stimulating blood to the brain, reducing the risk of blood clots in the microcirculation, increasing blood circulation. Besides, dried ginkgo leaves also contain flavonoids with antioxidant effects.
Aulakan is indicated for treatment in the following cases:
Patients with memory loss, poor concentration, especially in elderly patients. People with cerebral circulatory insufficiency. Tinnitus, dizziness, hearing loss. Legs have an intermittent limp. Some cases have retinal ischemia. Negative positive. Aulakan is contraindicated in the following cases:
Do not use Aulakan for patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the drug and its excipients. The patient is a pregnant woman. Do not use Aulakan for patients who are children under 12 years of age. Do not use the drug for patients with cerebral hemorrhage, or cerebral infarction and patients with coagulation dysfunction.

2. How to use Aulakan

Aulakan is a film-coated tablet that should be taken orally. Patients should read the instructions for use carefully before starting to take the drug and each time it is used again. Should take Aulakan with meals.. When taking, do not chew the tablet, take the whole tablet with boiled water to cool.
The recommended dosage of Aulakan for adults is 1 tablet, 3 times a day.
If the patient misses a dose of Aulakan, take it back as soon as possible when you remember. But if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, the patient can skip the missed dose, and take the medicine according to the original schedule. Note that the patient should not take a double dose or make up for a missed dose together, follow the dosage prescribed by the doctor.
Patients who overdose on Aulakan may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, irritation and restlessness... In case of emergency or overdose of Aulakan with dangerous manifestations, call the Center immediately. 911 or go to the nearest local health facility. Relatives need to provide the doctor with the prescription they are taking, the medicines they are taking, including prescription and non-prescription drugs.

3. Other drug interactions

During the use of Aulakan, if the patient has to use other drugs such as anticoagulants or platelet aggregation inhibitors, .. then with these drugs there may be interactions with each other. , affect the process of absorption, or metabolism and elimination, it reduces the effect or causes toxicity to the body The patient should inform the specialist, or pharmacist to advise on the medicines or health foods that the patient is taking at the time of taking Aulakan to avoid the occurrence of unintended drug interactions. When using Aulakan with foods or alcohol, beer, tobacco... because those foods and drinks contain other active ingredients, they can affect or cause antagonism or synergism with the drug. medicine.

4. Notes when using Aulakan

Be careful when using drugs for patients who are using anticoagulants During the time of drug use, patients must absolutely follow the dosage instructions of the treating doctor, avoid increasing or decreasing the dose to accelerate treatment time. Before stopping using the drug, patients should consult a doctor for treatment. Aulakan medicine used during pregnancy can cause adverse effects (miscarriage, teratogenicity, fetal malformations...) to any patient. any stage of pregnancy, especially the first trimester. Therefore, it is best for pregnant women not to take Aulakan. In cases where it is necessary to use it, it is necessary to consult a specialist doctor before making a decision. Medicines can be passed to a baby through breastfeeding. It is best that nursing mothers should not or limit taking the drug during breastfeeding

5. Side effects of the drug Aulakan

Uncommon side effects on patients treated with Aulakan such as:
Gastrointestinal side effects such as digestive disorders or vomiting Side effects on the skin such as allergic skin During treatment, people If the patient notices any abnormal symptoms that are suspected to be due to drug use, the patient should consult a pharmacist or treating doctor for timely and accurate treatment.

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