Uses of Beclorax

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1. What is Beclorax?

What is Beclorax? Beclorax is a drug belonging to the group of gastrointestinal drugs. The main ingredient of the drug contains Alverine citrate 40mg.
Alverine citrate or Alverin citrate, this is an active substance with antispasmodic effects of the smooth muscle of the Papaverine type. At therapeutic doses, the drug has a specific direct effect against smooth muscle spasms in the uterus and gastrointestinal tract without affecting other organs such as the heart and trachea. The drug is widely used in the treatment of glaucoma and prostate enlargement.
Alverine citrate does not have the same effect as Atropine. Experts believe that the antispasmodic effect of the drug is based on 3 main mechanisms:
Blocking calcium channels. Serotonin 5HT1A receptor blocker. The effect of reducing intestinal sensitivity. Alverin citrate is well absorbed from the oral and rectal routes. In the body, the drug is rapidly metabolized and then excreted in the urine.
On the pharmaceutical market today, there are many different types of Alverin citrate drugs such as tablets, dispersible tablets, capsules and suppositories. Depending on the medical condition, diagnosis and condition of the patient, the doctor can prescribe the appropriate drug form.
Accordingly, the active ingredient Alverine citrate is indicated in the following cases:
Treatment of painful symptoms caused by gastrointestinal and biliary tract dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, pain associated with colon. Treatment of pain or spasms in the urogenital region such as threatened miscarriage, menstrual pain, labor pain, renal colic, or pain in the urinary tract... Alverine citrate is contraindicated with Case:
Patient has a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to Alverine citrate. Pregnant or lactating women should not take the drug. Although, at present, there are no specific reports on the safety of the drug or the side effects, the possibility of teratogenicity due to the drug in pregnant women, but it is still not recommended to use in these subjects. Alverine citrate should not be given to children under 12 years of age. People with intestinal obstruction, paralytic ileus or atony of the colon should not use Alverine citrate. Low blood pressure patient.

2. Uses of Beclorax

Beclorax drug main use is to reduce, anti-spasm of smooth muscle to help relieve pain for patients.
Indications for use of Beclorax drug in the following cases:
Antispasmodic treatment of gastrointestinal smooth muscle. Treatment of pain caused by spasms, pain in the urinary system. Contraindications to the use of Beclorax in patients:
Unexplained pain. Children under 12 years old. Pregnant women. Women who are breastfeeding. People with a diagnosis of low blood pressure, intestinal obstruction or paralytic ileus.

3. Dosage and how to use Beclorax

Beclorax is produced in capsule form, each box contains 100 capsules.
The drug is taken orally, not using the infusion phase for injection or other drug routes. The average dose for adults is recommended at a dose of 40 to 80mg / time, taken 1 to 3 times a day depending on the doctor's prescription.

4. Side effects and notes when using Beclorax

Some possible side effects when using Beclorax are:
Urticaria. Laryngeal edema. In some cases, there may be shock, low blood pressure accompanied by symptoms of headache and dizziness. In addition to the above undesirable effects, there are other side effects related to Alverine citrate that may also occur such as:
Nausea, vomiting. Headache. Allergic reactions, skin itching. Prolonged use of high doses of Alverin citrate can cause hypotension and symptoms of toxicity similar to those associated with atropine. There have been reports of deaths from very high doses of Alverin citrate. To limit the risk of side effects when using Beclorax, patients should note the following:
Use the drug strictly according to the instructions of the doctor, do not arbitrarily change the increase or decrease in the dose of the drug until it has not been prescribed. Consult with medical professionals or people with medical expertise. As mentioned above, Beclorax is an oral capsule drug, not intended for rectal administration, infusion or other drug routes. Do not use the drug on pregnant and lactating women. Do not use the drug together with alcoholic beverages or stimulants such as alcohol, tobacco... The drug can cause dizziness, headache, so it should be used with caution in patients who need to perform driving. or are operating machinery. Do not use the same drug with other groups of drugs that cause sleep, because it may increase the side effects of the drug. If you miss a dose, you need to take it again when you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the old dose, do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. In case of drug overdose, closely monitor the body's abnormal signs and immediately contact a specialist or the nearest medical facility for timely support. Store medications according to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the medicine after the expiry date, Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets Pain is a relatively common clinical symptom that can occur at any age. However, each pain has different nature, causes and severity, and there will be different treatment methods. Therefore, it is very important to understand about drugs to have appropriate treatment options for patients. Please contact specialist doctors for specific advice if you are having health abnormalities that need to be examined and treated.
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