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What is Mezaoscin? This is a drug belonging to the group of gastrointestinal drugs with the ingredient Hyoscin butylbromide 20mg along with active ingredients and excipients just enough to be prepared in the form of tablets.1. Indications and contraindications to the drug Mezaoscin
Mezaoscin is prescribed by doctors in the following cases:
Patients with gastro-intestinal spasms in irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcer; In case of spasm and obstruction of the biliary tract: cholecystitis, cholangitis, pancreatitis; In case of urogenital spasm: dysmenorrhea, pyelonephritis, cystitis, kidney stones. Mezaoscin is contraindicated in children under 24 months of age, patients with Glaucoma, prostate enlargement, haemorrhagic disease, tachycardia, megacolon, myasthenia gravis and hypersensitivity to the drug's components.
2. Dosage and usage of Mezaoscin Drug Reference dose in adults and children over 12 years old:
Take 20mg/time, 4 times/day; In case of treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, use dose: 10 mg / orchid, 3 times / day. Then increase to 20mg/time, 4 times/day as needed. For children from 6-12 years old, Mezaoscin dose 10mg/time, 3 times/day.
For patients over 65 years of age, there is no information on the use of this drug, but clinical trials have shown no adverse reactions.
The patient can take the whole pill with enough water. The dosage of Mezaoscin for the treatment of pain due to stomach and intestinal spasms, strangulation, biliary spasm, and urogenital constriction is the same.
3. Be careful when using Mezaoscin
In case of using Mezaoscin with unexplained abdominal pain, accompanied by symptoms of fever, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, blood in the stool, the patient should immediately go to a medical facility for examination and treatment. timely handling.
Cases of tachycardia such as thyroid toxicity, heart failure, heart surgery... the ingredients of Mezaoscin can increase heart rate, need to pay attention when using the drug.
Mezaoscin has anticholinergic properties that cause decreased sweating, so patients with fever should be careful when using this medicine. Especially for patients with angle-closure glaucoma, intestinal obstruction, urinary tract obstruction, Mezaoscin should not be used because it may cause the risk of parasympathetic complications.
Besides, the composition of Mezaoscin medicine contains lactose, so the drug is not recommended for patients with congenital galactosemia, glucose and glactose malabsorption syndrome or lactase deficiency (rare metabolic diseases).
In case women are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is not recommended to use Mezaoscin.
Patients who are using Mezaoscin also pay attention not to drive or operate machinery, perform tasks with high concentration to avoid the risk of dizziness or eye disorder during the dangerous process.
4. Mezaoscin side effects
Mezaoscin side effects are generally mild and self-limiting due to the anticholinergic properties of hyoscin butylbromide - the main component of Mezaoscin.
Some manifestations of possible side effects such as hives, itching, sweating, dry mouth, tachycardia. Other rare manifestations when taking Mezaoscin such as anaphylaxis, shortness of breath, kidney and urinary disorders, urinary retention.... In case the above symptoms do not improve, the patient should immediately go to a medical facility and consult a doctor. Consult your doctor for timely treatment.
5. Handling when overdose, missed dose The signs of poisoning due to overdose Mezaoscin almost no record. Patients may have symptoms such as urinary retention, dry mouth, red skin rash, heart palpitations, inhibition of intestinal motility, drowsiness, vision disturbances... Immediately at the nearest medical facility, perform gastric lavage with activated charcoal, followed by magnesium sulfate (15%). Depending on the patient's poisoning situation, the doctor will decide on appropriate and timely treatment.
In case the patient forgets the dose of Mezaoscin, take it as soon as possible, it can be taken within 1-2 hours compared to the doctor's instructions. If it is almost time for the next dose, the patient can skip it and take the next dose as usual. Patients should pay attention not to forget to double the dose.
Mezaoscin medicine needs to be stored in a cool, dry environment below 30 degrees to ensure it is not damaged or moldy. Patients should not use expired drugs, deformed, discolored, moldy, blurred labels, torn blisters...
Above is information related to Mezaoscin drugs. In the process of using the drug, if you need further advice, the patient should contact the treating doctor for detailed instructions.
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