Uses of Heptamyl

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1. What does Heptamyl do?

What is Heptamyl? Heptamyl, also known as heptaminol, belongs to the group of drugs used to treat high blood pressure in the cardiovascular and hematopoietic systems. Uses of heptamyl in the treatment of conditions such as:
Hypotension Patients wishing to faint and have mild to moderate to severe circulatory failure Asthenia, physical and mental fatigue Adjunctive therapy cases of mild and moderate heart failure, especially early pulmonary edema Heart failure associated with infection, toxicity and cardiomyopathy Neonatal resuscitation Unbalanced sexual dysfunction In addition, Heptamyl has some other effects that are not listed on the approved drug label, but your doctor may prescribe it for you to use.

2. How to use Heptamyl

Heptamyl medicine is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets with a strength of 150mg or injections of 250mg/5ml. Use Heptamyl as directed on the product packaging instructions. Normally, adults with chronic hypotension and fatigue will be used with a dosage of 2 tablets. For adults with falls, shock and sudden hypotension, the doctor may inject 2 ampoules intravenously or 1-2 ampoules into the posterior muscle. For young children, when there is a sudden drop in blood pressure, shock or fall, the doctor will give the child an intravenous or intramuscular injection after 2-5ml. The basic dose for newborns requiring resuscitation is 2ml injected into the umbilical cord.
Besides, if you use the tablet form, you should take it with food or with a meal, do not crush, break or chew the tablet. You should swallow the tablet whole with a certain amount of water. For injectable drugs, it will be done with medical staff and can be given intravenously or intramuscularly. Use Heptamyl exactly as directed by your doctor, do not use more, smaller or longer than prescribed. Heptamyl can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
Use Heptamyl regularly to get the most benefit from it and can stop taking it if any new symptoms appear or the condition does not improve after 7 days. Absolutely do not abuse the drug for too long for a long time. This does not make the patient's condition better, but also increases the risk of unwanted effects.

3. Undesirable effects when using Heptamyl

Some unwanted effects that may occur when using Heptamyl drugs include:
Nausea, stomach pain, heart palpitations, palpitations Before prescribing the drug, the doctor always considers the benefits and effectiveness of the drug. Heptamyl carries more than the risk of side effects. However, in some cases when using Heptamyl, unwanted effects may still occur. Therefore, when unusual symptoms appear, especially when a severe allergic reaction occurs with accompanying signs such as severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, rash, swelling or itching of the face and throat. , tongue, ... In this case, the patient should immediately notify the doctor or nurse for immediate medical intervention.

4. Some notes when using Heptamyl

Some notes when using Heptamyl medicine include:
Report a history of allergy to Heptamyl or any other allergies. Heptamyl may contain inactive ingredients and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. Notice the medications you are taking including prescription, nonprescription, herbal and dietary supplements. Do not use the drug if you have a history of mild hypersensitivity reactions. For women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, you need to use the drug as prescribed by your doctor. It is important to note the use of Heptamyl in cases of being treated with phylline derivatives. If you forget to take a dose of Heptamyl, take it as soon as possible. However, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking it as scheduled. Do not take more medicine than prescribed. Heptamyl overdose or ingestion can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, fainting,...

5. Drug interactions

Drug interactions can decrease the effect of Heptamyl, or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, prescription drugs, and herbal products. Do not start, stop or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's consent. In addition, the use of Heptamyl with monoamine oxidase inhibitors may cause an excessive increase in blood pressure. In addition, some health conditions may affect the use of Heptamyl, such as hyperthyroidism, epilepsy, cerebral edema, hypertension, liver failure, coronary insufficiency, obesity, stomach ulcers. duodenum,...

6. How to store Heptamyl

Store Heptamyl at room temperature, away from light and away from moisture. Do not store Heptamyl in a humid place or in the freezer and keep away from heat and open flames. Different medicines will have different storage methods, so read Heptamyl's storage instructions carefully on the package, or ask your pharmacist. Keep Heptamyl out of the reach of children and family pets. When the medicine has expired or is damaged and cannot be used anymore, dispose of it and dispose of it properly. Do not arbitrarily dispose of Heptamyl into an environment such as a water pipe or toilet unless requested to do so. Please consult with your environmental company or pharmacist on how to safely dispose of Heptamyl to help protect the environment.
In summary, the drug Heptamyl, also known as heptaminol, belongs to the group of antihypertensive drugs in the group of cardiovascular and hematopoietic systems. Heptamyl is commonly used in the treatment of low blood pressure, fainting, weakness, mental and physical fatigue, etc. However, thyrozole can cause some unwanted effects and interactions. medicines, so tell your doctor what medicines you are taking to reduce the risk of unwanted effects and at the same time increase the effectiveness of the treatment process.
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