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Dacenkan belongs to the group of drugs that promote blood circulation, brain tonic used in the treatment of ischemic symptoms to the brain such as headache, dizziness, memory loss... So how is Dacenkan used? Refer to the article date below for more information about the effects and precautions when using this drug.1. What is Dacenkan?
Dacenkan medicine contains the main ingredient Ginkgo biloba with a concentration of 120mg, Vinpocetin with a content of 5mg and just enough excipients provided by the manufacturer. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, packaged in a box of 2 blisters, each blister of 15 tablets.
Effect of active ingredients:
Ginkgo biloba: Extracted from ginkgo biloba, contains many active ingredients belonging to the Flavonoid and Teroenoid groups that have the effect of vasodilating and limiting platelet aggregation, helping to increase circulation blood to all organs in the body, especially the brain. Vinpocetin is an active ingredient capable of enhancing metabolism in the brain, reducing symptoms of brain hypoxia such as headache, dizziness, memory loss... In addition, Vinpocetin also acts on the vascular system to dilate. vessels and inhibit platelet aggregation, thereby limiting the formation of blood clots and enhancing circulation throughout the body, especially the brain.
2. Uses of the drug Dacenkan
Dacenkan is indicated for treatment in the following cases:
Support for the treatment of symptoms of ischemia to the brain such as headache, dizziness, dizziness, memory loss. Support treatment of complications of cerebrovascular accident. Preventing cerebral circulatory impairment, limiting peripheral circulatory disorders, supporting treatment for movement and cognitive disorders. Dacenkan is contraindicated in the following cases:
Allergy to active ingredients Ginkgo biloba or Vinpocetin or any excipients in the drug. The patient is suffering from any case of bleeding (such as bleeding under the skin, trauma, bleeding in the brain...). Pregnant. Patients who have a blood clotting disorder or are being treated with Heparin.
3. Dosage and how to use Dacenkan
Dacenkan drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, so patients use it by swallowing whole tablets, absolutely do not break or crush to drink because it can reduce the absorption of the drug.
Dacenkan can be used continuously for a long time without causing serious effects or sequelae.
If the patient feels that the symptoms are relieved or more severe than before taking Dacenkan, they should still strictly adhere to the prescribed dose, absolutely do not reduce or increase the dose on their own. In case of serious illness, it is necessary to immediately notify the doctor for full advice.
Should take the medicine exactly as directed by the doctor. In case of missed dose, make up for the missed dose as soon as you remember, if more than 24 hours have passed, continue taking the next dose, never double the dose.
Below is the recommended dose of Dacenkan:
For adults: 1 tablet/time, 2-3 times daily, continuously for 4-6 weeks. For people from 12 years of age and older: take with a dose of 1 tablet / time / day, continuously for 4-6 weeks.
4. Side effects of the drug Dacenkan
Before prescribing, doctors always weigh the benefits of Dacenkan's effectiveness more than the risk of unwanted effects. However, some cases when using Dacenkan can still occur unwanted effects such as:
Lower blood pressure. Foreign systolic. Sleep disorders . Digestive disorders such as abdominal pain, nausea, indigestion... On the other hand, the active ingredients and excipients contained in Dacenkan drugs when entering the body will have different reactions depending on the location of each person. Therefore, when taking the drug, if there are any suspected drug-related side effects, immediately notify the doctor and take the patient to the hospital if the condition does not improve.
5. Dacenkan drug interactions
Please list and inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to avoid possible harmful interactions when taking different drugs together. Some drugs may interact with Dacenkan such as:
Dacenkan is very incompatible with Heparin, pay attention not to use drugs close to the time of using Heparin. This drug interacts with vasoconstrictors such as Epinephrine. When combining drugs Dacenkan and drugs Phenylephrin, Desmopressin, Terlipressin... there may be a risk of reducing the effect of two drugs when used simultaneously.
6. Some notes when using Dacenkan
Here are some notes when using Dacenkan to help achieve the effectiveness of the drug as well as reduce the risk of unwanted effects such as:
Caution when using Dacenkan for patients with high blood pressure, it is necessary to have instructions and monitoring of the doctor during the treatment. Pay attention to check the expiry date and quality of the product before use, in case the expiry date or the quality of the drug is changed, do not continue to use it. Patients need to use the drug exactly according to the prescribed dose and time to promote the optimal effect. Above is the important information of Dacenkan drug, carefully reading the instructions before use and strictly following the doctor's instructions will help patients use the drug effectively and safely.
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