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Phezinak is a drug used in the treatment of chronic cerebral vascular insufficiency, post-traumatic brain weakness, encephalopathy due to psychosomatic syndromes, stroke or post-stroke, etc. What effect?
1. Effects of Phezinak
What is Phezinak? Phezinak belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs, the composition includes 25mg of cinnarizine and 400mg of piracetam. Phezinak is indicated in the treatment of a number of conditions such as:
Cases of stroke or after stroke caused by ischemia in the brain because of the type of vascular tone. Chronic cerebral vascular insufficiency and potential for atherosclerosis or arterial hypertension Ménière's syndrome Post-traumatic cerebral palsy Problem areas of the brain due to acquired psychosomatic syndromes and memory and emotional disturbances and other cognitive functions. Labyrinth disorders such as dizziness, nausea or vomiting, tinnitus, nystagmus. Prophylactic treatment of movement weakness, migraine condition. Improve cognitive processes in children with mental retardation. In addition, some other effects of the drug are not listed on the approved drug label, but in some cases, the doctor may prescribe Phezinak medicine. Therefore, before taking the medicine, consult your doctor.
2. How to use Phezinak
Phezinak is in the form of hard capsules. Dosage will be based on the condition and age of the patient.
For adults, take the course within 1-3 months and take 1-2 tablets 3 times a day. For children take 1-2 tablets, 1-2 times a day. For patients with mild or moderate renal impairment, the dose should be reduced or the dose interval increased. Patients can use the drug with or without food, before or after eating and must not use the drug for more than 3 months. However, to reduce stomach irritation you can take it with food and need to take the tablet whole with a full glass of water, do not chew or break the tablet.
To use the drug safely, take Phezinak exactly as directed by your doctor, do not use more than the recommended dose, smaller or longer than prescribed. Use Phezinak regularly to get the most benefit from it and you can stop taking it if any new symptoms appear or the condition does not improve. Patients 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 Phezinak
Phezinak medicine can cause some unwanted and common side effects that can be mentioned as:
Drowsiness Digestive disorders Dry mouth Skin hives Skin sensitivity to light Extrathyroidism may appear in case long-term treatment with Phezinak. Before prescribing drugs, doctors always consider the benefits and effectiveness of Phezinak drugs. When using Phezinak can still occur unwanted effects. Therefore, when there are unusual symptoms, especially when a severe allergic reaction occurs with accompanying signs such as severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, rash, ... the patient needs to be informed. Immediately notify the doctor or nurse for immediate medical intervention.
4. Some notes when using Phezinak
Some notes when using Phezinak drugs include:
Report a history of allergy to Phezinak hypersensitivity reaction to any other allergy. Phezinak may contain ingredients that don't work and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. Report any medications you are taking including prescription and nonprescription drugs, herbs and supplements, foods, dyes or preservatives. Phezinak is contraindicated in patients with severe renal failure, hemorrhagic stroke, huntington's disease, liver failure, porphyria. Phezinak should be used with caution in people with lactase deficiency, galactoseemia or glucose/galactose malabsorption syndrome, Parkinson's disease, increased intraocular pressure. Do not take the drug with alcohol and stimulants or alcoholic beverages Using Phezinak can cause drowsiness, so it should be used with caution for people who need to work in conditions of alertness and high concentration such as: operating machinery, driving. For women during pregnancy and lactation, there are not enough data on the safety of Phezinak. Therefore, before using, consult your doctor to weigh the benefits and risks that the drug brings. If you forget to take a dose of Phezinak, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking or injecting the medicine as scheduled. Do not use more drug than the treatment regimen. Phezinak overdose or ingestion can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, fainting,...
5. Drug interactions
Drug interactions can reduce the effect of Phezinak, 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.
Some drugs that can interact with Phezinak include:
Tricyclic antidepressants Antihypertensives Vasodilator drugs Anticoagulants Thyroid hormones CNS depressants
6. How to store Phezinak
Store Phezinak with hard capsules at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, protect from light and avoid humid places. Do not store Phezinak 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 the Phezinak storage instructions carefully on the package, or ask your pharmacist. Keep Phezinak 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 Phezinak into the environment such as a water pipe or toilet unless requested. Consult with your waste disposal company or pharmacist on how to safely dispose of Phezinak to help protect the environment.
In summary, Phezinak is a psychotropic drug that is effective in the treatment of chronic cerebral vascular insufficiency, post-traumatic encephalopathy, encephalopathy due to psychosomatic syndrome, stroke or post-stroke, .. However, Phezinak can cause some unwanted effects and drug interactions, so tell your doctor what medicines you are taking to reduce the risk of unwanted effects and at the same time to reduce the risk of side effects. increase the effectiveness of the treatment.
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