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Quantopic medicine is prescribed to effectively treat patients with atopic eczema or moderate-severe allergic gastritis. In order to use Quantopic safely and to improve your disease early, you need to take it according to the treatment schedule prescribed by your doctor.
1. What is Quantopic drug?
Quantopic belongs to the group of drugs for the treatment of dermatological diseases, used for cases of atopic dermatitis in children over 16 years old and adults. Currently, Quantopic drug is researched and manufactured by Quang Binh Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company - Vietnam in the form of a topical ointment, each box includes 1 tube of 10g.
Each tube of Quantopic medicine contains the main active ingredient, Tacrolimus (as Tacrolimus Monohydrate) 10mg, equivalent to 0.1%. In addition, Quantopic drugs also have the presence of a number of other excipients, which help to supplement and enhance the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties of the main active ingredient in the drug.
2. What effect does Quantopic drug have?
2.1 Uses of ingredients Tacrolimus Active ingredient Tacrolimus is known as a Macrolid, extracted from Streptomyces tsukubaensis, which has the effect of regulating the local immune system. According to some studies, Tacrolimus has the ability to inhibit Calcineurin and works on the mechanism of blocking the production of Interleukin-2 cells, so that the activation of T lymphocytes does not take place. In addition, Tacrolimus also works to prevent the release of chemical mediators previously formed by mast cells of the skin. Although the drug has antibacterial activity, it is relatively limited.
For patients with atopic dermatitis, the improvement of skin lesions of Tacrolimus ointment is closely related to the ability to reduce Fc receptors in Langerhans cells, while reducing overstimulation of the T lymphocytes of this active substance. On the other hand, Tacrolimus does not negatively affect the natural collagen synthesis in the human body.
2.2 Indications – Contraindications to the use of Quantopic drugs Quantopic drugs are used according to a doctor's prescription to effectively and quickly treat the following dermatological problems:
Short-term atopic dermatitis, also known with another name is atopic eczema. Moderate-severe atopic dermatitis in people unresponsive to other conventional therapies. However, the use of Quantopic should be avoided in the following patients without the prescription of a dermatologist:
Patients with allergies or hypersensitivity reactions to Tacrolimus or any of the excipients which is in the medicine. Quantopic is contraindicated in children under 16 years of age. Contraindicated using Quantopic for pregnant women or mothers who are breastfeeding.
3. Instructions on dosage and how to use Quantopic
3.1 Quantopic drug dosage Quantopic drug is used as directed by the doctor with specific dosages as follows:
Apply the drug 1-2 times a day, depending on the severity or mildness of the disease. It is possible to consider using Quantopic with the least frequency, but it is necessary to ensure that the drug has enough ability to bring about a therapeutic effect. Use Quantopic continuously until the symptoms of dermatitis gradually subside and disappear completely. Each course of treatment with Quantopic should not exceed 6 weeks, the interval of treatment between 2 courses is about 2 weeks. In case the dermatitis symptoms do not improve after 6 weeks of treatment with Quantopic, the patient needs to be re-examined for a re-diagnosis. 3.2 How to use effective Quantopic drugs Quantopic drugs are used topically on the skin. Patients should only apply a thin and sufficient layer of medicine on the skin to be treated, avoiding spreading to other healthy skin areas.
Before using Quantopic, it is necessary to carefully read the instructions for use written on the package or follow the instructions of a dermatologist. Absolutely do not use Quantopic by other routes, and avoid getting the drug into the mucous membranes or eyes. In addition, you must not arbitrarily apply, adjust the dose of the drug or take the drug for a longer time than prescribed to prevent the risk of encountering other health consequences.
4. Some possible side effects when taking Quantopic
During the treatment of atopic dermatitis conditions with Quantopic medicine, patients may inadvertently experience some of the following unwanted side effects:
Reactions occurring at the application site, such as such as red rash, dermatitis, pain, edema, irritation, heat, itching or paresthesia. Skin infections originate from many causes such as folliculitis , Herpes Eczema, Herpes virus infection, Herpes Simplex or Kaposi's chickenpox vesicles. Risk of increased absorption of the drug. Causes burning sensation, alcohol intolerance, acne breakouts, increased sensation, red or itchy acne. Patients should inform their doctor if any side effects occur while taking Quantopic. The early detection of problems related to Quantopic drugs can help patients soon take appropriate measures.
5. Important notes when using Quantopic drugs
Here are some general recommendations of doctors that patients need to keep in mind when treating atopic dermatitis conditions with Quantopic medicine:
Only children aged 2-15 years old should be treated with this drug. fat containing Tacrolimus 0.03%. Avoid long-term use of Quantopic and patients need to follow the doctor's treatment schedule. Use with caution or avoid using Quantopic in patients with impaired skin barrier function, because there is a high risk of increased drug absorption into the body, such as ichthyosis, systemic erythema, syndrome Netherton or skin graft rejection. Avoid applying the medicine to the mouth or allowing Quantopic to come into direct contact with the eyes or mucous membranes. If you accidentally get the medicine on these areas, you need to quickly wash it off with water. Should not cover the skin area applied Quantopic medicine. According to research, Quantopic drug has the ability to cross the placenta, but it is not enough to assess the extent of the drug's effect on the fetus. Some pregnant women taking Tacrolimus have reported increased blood potassium levels and kidney damage to the newborn. Therefore, Quantopic should only be used during pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks. Quantopic is likely to be excreted in breast milk, so the mother should stop breastfeeding during treatment. Store the medicine in a dry area, not exposed to direct sunlight or keep the medicine in a place where it is easy to get moisture and mold. To avoid interactions between Quantopic and other medications, patients should inform their doctor if they are being treated with other topical products or oral medications. The above is information about the use of Quantopic medicine, if you have any more questions during the course of taking the drug, you should discuss it directly with your doctor for appropriate indications.
