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Drug Gabena 10mg is a drug used in the treatment of psychosis and psychosis, with the active ingredient being Olanzapin. What is Gabena 10 drug? How to use medicine? Let's find out the necessary information about the use of Gabena 10mg through the article below.1. What are the effects of Gabena 10mg?
The Olanzapine component in the drug has a strong affinity for some α1-adrenergic receptors, serotonin, dopaminergic, muscarinic and histamine receptors, antagonizing and reducing the response of these receptors, thereby improving mood and symptoms in patients. patients with mental disorders.2. Uses of Gabena 10mg
2.1 Indications Stable treatment and improvement of positive symptoms such as hallucinations, suspicion, ... or negative symptoms such as apathy for patients with psychosis or schizophrenia
Treatment of patients with condition 2.2 How to use – Dosage How to use:
The drug is in the form of film-coated tablets that should be taken orally. When taking, do not chew the tablet, drink the whole tablet with boiled water to cool.
Dosage:
Usual therapeutic dose: starting period of taking the drug, taking 10mg a day; The maintenance phase may vary from 5mg to 20mg per day depending on the instructions of the treating physician.
Treatment dose for patients with impaired liver and kidney function: should start with 5mg/day and pay attention when increasing the dose.
2.3 Overdose, missed dose and treatment Overdose: Symptoms of drug overdose are quite similar to the symptoms of side effects. In addition, patients may experience liver and kidney toxicity. Patients should be closely monitored for skin, facial expressions, blood pressure and precautions because this dangerous condition can progress very quickly. Ideally, the patient's condition should be informed to the treating doctor for timely treatment
Missed dose: avoid missed dose; If a dose is missed, the patient should skip the missed dose and do not overlap the dose with the next dose.
Do not skip doses more than 2 times in a row.
3. Note when using Gabena 10mg
Contraindications
Do not use Gabena 10 for people with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the drug. Contraindicated in cases of women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use the drug for patients with narrow-angle glaucoma Caution when using Gabena 10
Caution and should be considered if necessary drug treatment for pregnant and lactating women Be careful when using the drug for drivers, operators of dangerous machinery and equipment due to the drug causing neurological side effects During the time of drug use , the patient absolutely adheres to the dosage instructions of the treating doctor, avoiding increasing or decreasing the dose to speed up the treatment time. Before stopping using the drug, the patient should consult the treating doctor. again. Medicines should be stored in a dry place, with moderate humidity and away from direct sunlight. Keep away from children's play areas, to prevent children from taking the medicine without knowing it.
4. Gabena 10 . side effects
Side effects on nerves: dizziness, drowsiness, drowsiness Side effects on digestion: constipation, increased appetite leading to overeating and weight gain, dry mouth, .. Other side effects: drop in blood pressure, peripheral edema During treatment, if the patient notices any abnormality that is suspected to be due to drug use, the patient should consult a pharmacist or treating doctor to have can be handled in a timely and accurate manner.
5. Drug interactions
During the use of Gabena 10, if the patient has to take additional antiepileptic drugs Carbamazepine or drugs affecting the central nervous system, these drugs may interact with each other, affecting the the process of absorption, as well as metabolism and elimination, reduce the effect or cause toxicity to the body
Patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist for advice on medicines or foods to protect their health are taking at this time to avoid unwanted drug interactions.
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