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Sisrofen Tablet is a drug used in the treatment of nausea, dizziness and peripheral vascular disorders. In addition, for people who often get motion sickness, this is also a drug that should be used to help overcome the problem with high efficiency.
1. What is Sisrofen? How does it work?
Sisrofen Tablet contains the main ingredient Flunarizine (in the form of Flunarizine dihydrochloride) 5mg and the active ingredient and excipients just enough.
Accordingly, Flunarizine is a derivative of piperazine, with similar pharmacological effects to the component Cinnarizine. The mechanism of action of the drug is the selective antagonism of calcium flux across the cell membranes of brain cells, vascular muscle cells and red blood cells.
Thanks to effective calcium inhibition, from here Flunarizine has the ability to reduce cell damage caused by calcium overload. In particular, the drug also has good anticonvulsant and vestibular inhibitory properties.
2. Indications and contraindications of Sisrofen
With the above effect, Sisrofen Tablet is indicated in the treatment of nausea, dizziness, motion sickness and people with circulatory disorders - peripheral.In addition, patients should note information about contraindications of the drug, including:
Those who are sensitive to the Flunarizine component of the drug. People who are in a period of inability to completely stop bleeding after an intracerebral hemorrhage. Patients with acute myocardial infarction or Parkinson's disease. Patients with symptoms of depression or a history of depression. Women who are pregnant or suspected of being pregnant.
3. How to take and dose Sisrofen Tablet
Sisrofen Tablet is a drug to be used orally when prescribed by a doctor with reference doses as follows:
Usual dose: Take the drug with a dose of 2 tablets / day, should be taken in the evening. However, the total therapeutic dose can be increased to approximately 4 tablets during the first 4 weeks of treatment (2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening) as needed. Dosage for motion sickness: Use a dose of 2 tablets 30 minutes before the start of the journey.
4. Sisrofen Tablet side effects
During the use of Sisrofen Tablet, users may experience some of the following side effects:
Nervous system: There may be signs of depression, so the patient should be closely monitored. If symptoms of depression appear, treatment should be discontinued. Extrapyramidal symptoms: Some typical signs may appear including convulsions, slow or difficult movements, facial paralysis, tremors, rigidity. If the above signs appear to be severe, appropriate supportive therapy such as Parkinson's medication should be used. Liver: There are some abnormalities in liver function such as increased levels of AST, ALT, ALP, LDH. Hypersensitivity: Rash, urticaria on the skin. Digestion: Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, stomach pain, diarrhea... You need to inform your doctor about the side effects encountered when taking the drug for timely support.
5. Sisrofen Tablet drug interactions
Sisrofen Tablet has the potential to interact with medications used to treat high blood pressure. Therefore, the dose should be adjusted in patients receiving the two drugs concurrently. Caution should be exercised when taking Sisrofen Tablet with alcohol, sleeping pills, or pain relievers or sedatives, as excessive sedation may occur.
6. Some notes when using Sisrofen Tablet
Be careful when using the drug for people with liver disease, the elderly. The drug should not be used by women who are breastfeeding. The drug has a sedative effect or causes drowsiness. Therefore, patients should not drive or operate machinery while taking Sisrofen Tablet. In case you forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take a second dose to make up for the dose you missed to avoid causing an overdose. When taking an overdose, the patient should immediately notify the treating doctor and visit the medical facility for timely treatment. Through the above article, users have learned the basic information about Sisrofen Tablet, especially its uses, usage and notes to remember to use the drug effectively. Besides, it is necessary to pay attention to check the ability to respond to the drug if taking the drug for a long time. From here, you will be asked by your doctor to continue taking the drug or stop using it when the medication does not respond.
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