Uses of Siqueira

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Siqueira is manufactured and registered by Dat Vi Phu Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company (DAVIPHARM) - Vietnam. Siqueira's main ingredient is Arginin HCl, which is indicated in the treatment of hepatobiliary diseases.

1. What is Siqueira?

Siqueria is a prescription drug, classified as gastrointestinal drugs. The active ingredient in Siqueria is arginine HCl. Dosage form: hard capsule, each capsule contains 500mg of arginine HCl and excipients just enough for 1 tablet. Packing form: Blister of 10 tablets, each box contains 6 blisters.

2. What is the effect of siqueira?

Pharmacodynamics: Arginin is an essential amino acid of the body, plays an important role in protein synthesis, urea cycle and is a source of raw materials in the formation of creatinine, polyamine, nitric oxide, L-glutamate, L-proline. Arginin has the effect of reducing blood ammonia. When urea formation is reduced, administration of arginine increases detoxification and excretion of ammonia in the form of citrullin or argino-succinic acid. Pharmacokinetics: After oral administration, arginine HCl is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and is metabolized to other metabolites including: ornithin, urea, citrullin, ammonia, guanidoacetic acid. Effects: Arginin participates in the urea cycle in the liver, so it has the ability to reduce blood ammonia levels in some liver diseases, enhance protein synthesis, and treat liver dysfunction. Combined use of arginine, aspartate, ornithine has the effect of detoxifying the liver, neutralizing excess ammonia, supporting the treatment of liver diseases such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, lowering cholesterol, anti-obesity, tanning. In addition, the combination of arginine with glutamine provides energy for the body through the detoxification mechanism of the muscles.

3. Indications and contraindications of Siqueria

Siqueria drug is usually indicated in the following cases:
Hyperammonemia, citrullin blood, arginosuccinicuria. Indigestion disorder. Increase exercise capacity in patients with stable cardiovascular disease. Provide nutrition for patients with urea cycle disorders. Protect liver cells, reduce the possibility of liver failure. Prevention of cirrhosis and liver damage in alcoholics. Contraindications: Absolutely do not use in cases of allergy to any ingredient of the drug Siqueria.

4. Dosage and how to use Siqueira

Siqueria is a prescription drug, so to be safe you should only take it with your doctor's permission. Absolutely do not change the dose as well as the route of medication, do not give the medicine to others to use even if they have the same medical conditions as you.
Dosage: 1 tablet / time x 2 times / day, taken after meals.
How to use: Take the tablet whole with water, do not chew or crush the tablet because it may affect the absorption of Siqueria. In addition, the drug should not be taken with other liquid solutions such as coffee, alcohol, tea, tea, ... because there is a possibility of drug interactions.
What to do if you miss a dose of Siqueria?
Take another dose as soon as you remember. If the time you remember is close to your next dose, skip it and take the next dose as directed. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. What to do in case of an overdose of Siqueria?
In case of overdose, monitor your health. If you have any unusual symptoms, go to the nearest medical facility for treatment. You need to bring all the medications you are taking to facilitate the diagnosis of the cause and the appropriate treatment.

5. Side effects

During the use of Siqueria, you may experience unwanted effects such as diarrhea, nausea. Immediately report to your doctor for advice and guidance.

6. Drug interactions

Drug interactions can change the absorption, effects as well as side effects of the drug. Therefore, to avoid this phenomenon, you need to inform your doctor about all medications you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, dietary supplements, vitamins, herbs,... Medicines may interact with Siqueria such as:
Cyclosporin: The combination of cyclosporin and arginine reduces the effect of cyclosporin. Ibuprofen: Concomitant use with arginine will cancel the effect of ibuprofen.

7. Some notes when using Siqueira

Care should be taken when using Siqueria in the following subjects:
Pregnant women. Children < 15 years old. Diarrhea. Gallstones . Diabetics or people on a low-carb diet. Do not use Siqueria when you notice that the drug shows signs of change in color, properties, no intact packaging, seals.
Siqueria does not affect the ability to drive or operate machines, so it can be used for this person.

8. Preservation of drugs

Store Siqueria in the manufacturer's packaging, in a cool, dry place with a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.
Keep Siqueria out of the reach of children and pets.
Do not leave the medicine in a place that is too hot or too humid because it will affect the quality of the medicine.

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