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Belsomra drug is indicated for the treatment of insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, not sleeping deeply... However, when using Belsomra, patients need to learn information about the drug and follow the doctor's instructions. treatment to ensure safety. Belsomra should not be used in case of narcolepsy.
1. Uses of Belsomra in treatment
What is Belsomra? Belsomra belongs to a class of sleeping pills that are used to treat insomnia problems. It works with the mechanism of action on the brain, helping the patient to fall asleep easily, sleep longer and sleep more deeply.
Belsomra is used for a short period of time to help improve sleep. If insomnia in the patient continues to occur, it is necessary to discuss with the doctor to consider adding appropriate treatment methods.
2. Dosage and how to use Belsomra
Belsomra is used to treat adults at the recommended dose of 10mg / time within 30 minutes before going to bed or at least 7 hours before waking up. If a dose of 10mg is well tolerated but not effective, the doctor may consider and increase the dose to 20mg/day.
For children, there are currently no accurate studies on the use of Belsomra. Therefore, it is important to talk with your doctor to consider the benefits and possible risks of using this medicine for your child.
Belsomra drug should be used as prescribed by a doctor, and patients can check more information on the instructions for use of the drug. In particular, patients should not use the drug with a variable dose and for a longer time than prescribed by the doctor.
Patients can take Belsomra with or without food. However, taking Belsomra with food may reduce stomach irritation. When using Belsomra, the patient should drink with a full glass of water, swallow the tablet whole.
Note : The above recommended therapeutic dose for Belsomra is for reference only. Therefore, before using Belsomra, patients need to consult and be guided by their doctor.
If the patient has missed a dose of Belsomra, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Belsomra and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not take a double dose of Belsomra.
3. Side effects and some notes when using Belsomra
Belsomra may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, for each case, the degree of side effects will vary from mild to severe. Some common side effects that may be experienced when using Belsomra include:
Daytime drowsiness; Dizzy; Delirium ; Feeling weak in your legs or having strange dreams. With some special cases may appear more serious side effects, including urticaria; shortness of breath ; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat or hallucinating behavior, thoughts of harming oneself, memory loss, etc., it is necessary to immediately notify the doctor for timely medical assistance.
Before using Belsomra, it is necessary to note in some cases:
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, it is necessary to use Belsomra as prescribed by the doctor. In case the patient is allergic to the ingredients of the drug, it is necessary to consider and consider carefully before using. Patients who have previously used prescription and non-prescription drugs, herbs, supplements, etc., should notify their doctor to choose the appropriate treatment regimen to avoid unwanted side effects. may occur during the use of Belsomra. If the patient has one of the following medical conditions, it should be carefully considered before using the drug: Abuse of alcohol or stimulants, respiratory and lung problems, loss of muscle tone with muscle weakness. sudden onset, depression, mental illness, narcolepsy, liver disease, obesity... Belsomra may change your ability to work as well as increase the effect of side effects if used concurrently. with:
Drugs Digoxin, Imatinib, Nefazodone, John's Wort; Verapamil; Antibiotics Ciprofloxacin, Clarithromycin, Rifampin, Telithromycin; Antifungal drugs Itraconazole, Ketoconazole, Posaconazole, Voriconazole; Medicines for hepatitis C-boceprevir, Telaprevir; HIV/AIDS drugs Atazanavir, Cobicistat, Delavirdine, Fosamprenavir, Indinavir, Nelfinavir, Ritonavir, Saquinavir; Epilepsy drugs Carbamazepine, Fosphenytoin, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Primidone. The article has provided information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Touxirup. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Touxirup exactly as directed by your doctor.
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