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Imetamine belongs to the list of anti-allergic drugs. This is a prescription drug and cannot be used by the patient. Compliance with indications and doses of Imetamine will help patients improve treatment effectiveness and avoid unwanted side effects.
1. What is the effect of Imetamine?
Imetamine belongs to the group of anti-allergic drugs. This is a medicine to prevent or treat the symptoms that appear to be allergic. Betamethasone is the main ingredient of Imetamine. This active ingredient is commonly prepared for the group of drugs to prevent allergic inflammation in the respiratory tract, eyes and on the skin.
Imetamine is used to treat allergies. Patients should use the drug when prescribed by a doctor and in the following cases:
Itchy rash; Hives ; Allergic rhinitis ; Chronic bronchial asthma; Spleenitis is defined as an allergy; Anaphylaxis while using other drugs to treat; Eczema ; Allergic dermatitis ; Conjunctivitis with manifestations of allergies; Dermatitis after skin contact.
2. Dosage and way of taking Imetamin
Imetamine is made in capsule form, for oral use. Each bottle contains 500 capsules. Imetamin should be taken with a full glass of water to help the body metabolize better.
Imetamine is divided into doses according to the age and needs of the user. Patients can refer to some of the following dosages:
Children under 3 years old do not have specific indications for use. This is a group of subjects that are restricted from prescribing drugs unless it is absolutely necessary to use them for treatment. Children between the ages of 3 - 7 starting doses usually range from 0.25 - 0.5 tablets. Use this dose 2-3 times a day. When efficacy is achieved, the lowest maintenance dose used can be used to prevent recurrence. Children 8-14 years of age the first dose is increased for each time. The therapeutic dose for this group of patients is 0.5 - 1 tablet and this dose is used 3-4 times a day until the drug effect is achieved or the doctor asks to stop using it. Patients over 15 years old can take 1-2 tablets at a time. Imetamin is used 3-4 times to ensure the effect and can be returned to the dose of 1 tablet / time when the purpose of use is maintenance. Note: Split dose in young children can cause loss or increase or decrease in dose due to the ability to measure accuracy is not guaranteed. To avoid affecting the dose, the patient's family should discuss with the doctor for guidance on appropriate use and ensure the required dose for the child.
3. Notes before taking Imetamin
Imetamine should be tested for allergy before use. Although it is an anti-allergic drug, the patient should not be subjective. If you find that you are at risk of an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients that have the same effect or the ingredients of the drug, tell your doctor to consider adjusting your use. In some cases, when it is dangerous to use a drug, it is possible to promptly change the drug with the same therapeutic effect to avoid adverse health effects and reduce the effectiveness of treatment later.
Patients with systemic fungal infections are not indicated to use Imetamin.
In addition, patients should note to notify their doctor to be closely monitored before, during and after taking Imetamin if they are in the following groups of subjects:
Patients with confirmed Herpes simplex infection in the eyes. Patient has peptic ulcer disease. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The patient has just performed an intestinal anastomosis and the new anastomosis has not completely recovered. Patient with appendicitis. The patient has a history of hypertension or high blood pressure. Patients with renal failure. Patients with muscle weakness. The patient has osteoporosis. The drug Imetami n before use should be thoroughly examined. Patients need to carefully check the packaging and drug form. After using the medicine, it is necessary to store the medicine box carefully. Please put the medicine in the medicine cabinet where there is little strong light and not moldy. The suitable temperature for Imetamine medicine to not be damaged is 30 degrees Celsius.
4. Side effects of Imetamin
Imetamine drugs often cause side effects such as:
Fatigue and dizziness; Faint; Nausea; Dry mouth ; Irritability in the body; Lazy eating due to lack of appetite; Psychological disorders causing anxiety ; Headache ; Uncontrollable sweating; Difficulty urinating; Skin inflammation. Reactions to Imetamine may be more or less severe. Because side effects can vary and be dangerous or mild depending on the patient, the patient should be careful. Please regularly check your health periodically to avoid Imetamin causing side effects that do not manifest but have dangerous complications.
5. Interaction with Imetamin
Currently, Imetamine drug interaction information has not been published. To avoid interactions when using Imetamin, patients should not arbitrarily use more than one drug at the same time. If you need to use it at the same time, please inform your doctor for instructions on adjusting and using Imetamine more effectively.
In the drug Imetamin contains Betamethasone is an ingredient that can easily interact when taking from 2 drugs at the same time. Always keep in mind some of the following medicines to avoid sharing to avoid the risk of interacting with the Betamethasone ingredient.
Drugs Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Ephedrin and Rifampicin when used with Imetamin will reduce the therapeutic effect. Drugs containing estrogen when used with Imetamine cause increased levels of Corticosteroids. Diuretics when taking Imetamine cause low blood potassium levels. In addition, it can cause toxicity in the heart. Anticoagulants when used with Imetamine may slow down the clotting process or reduce the desired effect. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or alcoholic beverages cause stomach ulcers when taken with Imetamine. Imetamine should not be used in combination with Acetyl salicylic if a decrease in prothrombin in the blood is detected. Diabetics need to adjust the dose of Imetamine. Imetamine drug interactions may not be published due to the variability of each patient subject to treatment. To determine the effect of the drug, you should go to the hospital for a check-up so that the doctor can understand your health condition and give appropriate advice. Other ingredients of Imetamin can also affect blood pressure or health status when causing interactions.
Above is all information about Imetamin, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Note, Imetamin is a prescription drug, patients absolutely must not buy and treat at home because they may experience unwanted side effects.
