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Vertiko 24 belongs to the group of prescription psychotropic drugs. The drug has the main ingredient is Betahistine dihydrochloride, 24mg content, used to treat symptoms of dizziness, hearing loss. Let's find out more details about the uses, usage and notes when using Vertiko 24 medicine through the following article.
1. What does Vertiko 24 do?
Vertiko 24 is indicated for use in the treatment of Meniere's syndrome in the following symptoms:
Dizziness, dizziness accompanied by symptoms of nausea/vomiting. Hard of hearing, hearing loss, hearing loss, hearing loss. Tinnitus (vibration, feeling the sound inside the ear is not enough to correspond to the outside sound). Symptomatic treatment of vestibular vertigo (even while standing still).
2. Dosage and how to use Vertiko 24
2.1. Dosage Vertiko 24 mg is used for oral administration. Patients should take Betahistine after meals.
2.2. Dosage The doctor will adjust the dose based on the patient's response. Symptoms will improve after 2 weeks of taking Vertiko, the best results after a few months.
Adults and the elderly:
Recommended dosage is from 24 to 48 mg of Betahistine divided into several times a day (1 - 2 tablets x 3 times/day). 8mg tablets: 1-2 Vertiko tablets each time, 3 times daily. 16mg tablets: 1⁄2 – 1 Vertiko tablet each time, 3 times daily. Children:
Betahistin is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age because there are insufficient data on safety and efficacy. 2.3. Overdose, missed dose Overdose symptoms:
Some patients may experience some mild to moderate symptoms such as nausea/vomiting, drowsiness and abdominal pain when taking up to 640mg dose. In addition, there are some more serious complications including seizures, lung and heart complications. Overdose treatment: There is no specific antidote to Betahistine overdose, so supportive measures should be used.
When you miss a dose of Betahistine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the next dose of Betahistine is too short, skip the missed dose. The patient should not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
3. Contraindications to using Vertiko 24
Vertiko 24 should not be used in case the patient is hypersensitive to Betahistine or to any of the active ingredients in the drug. The patient has an adrenal tumor such as a pheochromocytoma.
4. Vertiko 24 drug interactions
Vertiko 24 when combined with some other drugs can cause drug interactions such as:
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, drugs used to treat depression or Parkinson's disease, because these drugs have May increase the effect of Betahistine. Betahistine is structurally similar to Histamine, drug interactions between Betahistine and antihistamines can affect the effectiveness of one of these drugs. To ensure safety when using the drug, the patient should inform the doctor about all the drugs currently taking or other diseases that are encountered.
5. Side effects encountered when using Vertiko 24
Some side effects have been reported when using Vertiko 24 as follows:
Nervous system: headache Digestive system: nausea and indigestion, mild stomach pain, bloating, flatulence Immune system : hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions occur. Nervous system: insomnia Cardiovascular system: palpitations. Skin and Skin Tissue Disorders: Urticaria, Pruritus, Rash, Angioedema These effects usually disappear when Vertiko 24 is taken with meals or reduced in dose. Patients should inform their doctor about side effects when taking the drug.
6. Precautions when using Vertiko 24 treatment
Betahistin is not safe to use in patients with porphyria. Use with caution in patients with or with a history of peptic ulcer. Betahistine is not clinically tolerated in patients with bronchial asthma, therefore, these patients should be closely monitored during treatment. Betahistine affects the ability to drive and use machines and should be used with caution. It has not been reported whether the use of Betahistine in pregnant women poses a risk to the fetus or newborn baby. However, Betahistine should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly needed and prescribed by a doctor. There are no data on the excretion of Betahistine in human milk. Betahistine is not recommended during lactation. If the drug must be used, carefully weigh the benefits and risks of the drug to the mother and the infant. The above are the uses of Vertiko 24, patients can refer to for instructions on how to use the drug and important notes. If you have any other questions, you can talk to your doctor directly for appropriate advice.
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