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Gioskan is a drug extracted from plants, used in the treatment of anemia to the brain, and helps relieve symptoms of headache, dizziness and memory impairment. Let's find out more information about Gioskan drug through the article below.
1. What is Gioskan?
Gioskan medicine has main ingredients: Dried Ginkgo biloba leaves (equivalent to no less than 13.68mg total Ginkgo flavonoid) 60mg, prepared in the form of soft capsules.
According to Oriental Medicine, Ginkgo, also known as Ngan Hanh, has the scientific name of Ginkgo biloba L. Ginkgoaceae. Ginkgo is a medicine that has been used for a long time in traditional medicine. This is a very nutritious fruit, which can be sautéed, made jam and other preparations. The fruit, kernel, and leaves of Ngan Hanh are all precious medicines in traditional medicine.
In Oriental medicine, ginkgo biloba is often used in medicines to treat bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, urinary incontinence, spermatorrhea, white discharge...
Ginkgo leaves are used The first is used externally to treat ulcers, internally to treat diarrhea and also as a tonic for the heart and lungs. In studies, it was found that ginkgo leaf extract has the effect of increasing cerebral blood circulation, helping to improve blood supply to the brain, improving memory, curing dizziness, dizziness, headache, migraine. In addition, ginkgo leaf extract also inhibits platelet activating factor, helping to prevent platelet aggregation, preventing thrombosis and cerebrovascular accident.
2. Uses of the drug Gioskan
2.1. Indications Gioskan is indicated for use in the following cases:
Memory loss, poor concentration, Alzheimer's disease, dementia in the elderly. Cerebral circulatory insufficiency. Tinnitus, dizziness, hearing loss. Arterial occlusion: Causes a limp, intermittent pain in the legs. In addition, the drug is also used in some cases of retinal ischemia.
2.2. Contraindications The use of Gioskan is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients are sensitive to any component of the drug. People who are bleeding. Pregnant women and lactating women Children under 12 years old. Use with caution in people with blood clotting disorders.
3. Dosage and how to use Gioskan
How to use: The drug is made in the form of soft capsules, should be taken with water. Patients should be careful not to chew or crush to break the structure of the drug. Accordingly, the patient should take the drug during or after a meal.
Dosage: Take 1 tablet each time and take 1-2 times / day.
4. Side effects of the drug Gioskan
Ginkgo leaves and Ginkgo leaf extracts are considered safe, have been proven through many large clinical trials and have very wide therapeutic applications.
Gioskan medicine rarely causes side effects, if any, the effects are usually mild and rare. When used for a long time, the drug can cause common side effects, including:
Digestive disorders, headaches, skin allergies. Due to the platelet aggregation effect, long-term use may prolong bleeding time. Patients should talk to their doctor about the side effects you experience when taking the drug, so that the most appropriate measures can be taken.
5. Note when using Gioskan
In the process of using Gioskan, patients should note:
Before taking the drug, the patient should inform the doctor about the history of allergies or acquired diseases. Because the drug affects bleeding, extreme caution should be exercised when administered to people with coagulopathy or those taking other anticoagulants. Stop taking Ginkgo extract at least 3 days before surgery, to avoid the risk of bleeding from surgery. This medicine should not be used in pregnant women, because it can increase the risk of bleeding, miscarriage. The average duration of medication is from 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the specific case of the patient. The drug should not be used for a long time, to avoid the risk of causing side effects. Storage: Should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Keep medicine out of reach of children and pets.
In summary, Gioskan medicine is extracted from herbs, so it is quite safe and the use of the drug brings high treatment efficiency. However, patients should not use the drug for a long time or arbitrarily use the drug without having been specified or have not found the cause of dizziness and headache.
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