Uses of Orthin 500mg

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1. What is Orthin 500mg?

Orthin medicine 500mg has the main ingredient is l - ornithine - l - aspartate. The drug is used to support the treatment of elevated ammonia syndrome in acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatic encephalopathy. Ornithine and aspartate are important in converting ammonia to urea and glutamine. Therefore l - ornithine - l - aspartate helps to participate in ammonia detoxification. Clinical studies have shown that l - ornithine - l - aspartate significantly reduces ammonia levels in patients with cirrhosis and mild hepatic encephalopathy.

2. How to take Orthin 500mg

Orthin 500mg is taken orally. Specific dosage is as follows:
Adults: Take 1-2 Orthin 500mg tablets/time x 3 times/day. Children: Take 1 tablet/time x 2-3 times/day. In case of patients with hepatic encephalopathy, the dose can be increased to 6-12 tablets/time x 3 times/day and used for 14 consecutive days.
If you forget a dose of Orthin 500mg take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as scheduled. Note that the patient should not take twice the prescribed dose.

3. Undesirable effects of Orthin 500mg

Orthin 500mg drug is relatively well tolerated and causes few side effects. When using the drug, the patient sometimes feels uncomfortable and nauseous. If you experience unusual reactions when using the drug, the patient should stop taking and notify the doctor.

4. Note when using Orthin 500mg

Contraindicated Orthin 500mg in cases including hypersensitivity to the components of the drug and patients with renal failure. Use caution when using Orthin 500mg for pregnant and lactating women. Ability to drive and use machines: Orthin 500mg has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines. Pregnancy: Pregnant women should not self-medicate, but should follow the instructions of a doctor. Lactation: Lactating women should not self-medicate and should be used under the direction of a doctor. Drug Interactions: There is currently no information on drug interactions of Orthin 500mg. In summary, Orthin 500mg helps to support the treatment of elevated ammonia syndrome in acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatic encephalopathy. To ensure effective treatment and avoid side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions and instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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