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Tipharel drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, with the main ingredient being Trimetazidine dihydrochloride. The drug is used in the treatment of angina or vascular lesions in the eyes,...
1. Uses of the drug Tipharel
What are the uses of Tipharel? The active ingredient in Tipharel is Trimetazidine dihydrochloride 20mg. Trimetazidine has the effect of stabilizing the energy of cells in the state of systemic hypoxia or ischemia. This drug suppresses the electrophysiological manifestations of ischemia. In the presence of trimetazidine, the intracellular acidosis caused by ischemia is greatly reduced, rapidly returning to a near-normal state. Besides, Trimetazidine reduces the toxicity of oxidized free radicals in case of cellular ischemia, helping to protect cells against tissue hypoxia.
Trimetazidine is an antianginal and anti-ischemic drug that does not change any hemodynamics, helping to improve myocardial ischemia. The drug helps to treat angina through a direct protective effect on the myocardium, avoiding adverse effects such as: Excessive peripheral vasodilation or left ventricular insufficiency,...
Indications for drug use Tipharel:
Cardiology: Prevention of angina pectoris ; Ophthalmology: Treatment of vascular lesions in the retina; Otolaryngology - nose - throat: Treatment of vasomotor vertigo, tinnitus, Ménière's syndrome. Contraindications to using the drug Tipharel:
People with hypersensitivity or allergy to the ingredients and excipients of the drug; Patients with heart failure, vascular collapse.
2. How to use and dose of Tipharel
Usage: Orally. Patients should take the medicine at the beginning of meals.
Dosage:
Ophthalmology and ear: Use a dose of 40 - 60mg/day, divided into 2-3 times; Coronary insufficiency, angina: 20mg/time x 3 times/day. The dose can be reduced to 20mg/time x 2 times/day. Overdose: When using an overdose of Tipharel, the patient should immediately notify the doctor and be hospitalized for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Missed dose: Usually, Tipharel can be used after about 1-2 hours compared to prescribed. However, if the time is too far from the time to take and it is close to the next dose, the patient should skip the missed dose and take the next dose exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
3. Side effects of the drug Tipharel
When using Tipharel, patients may experience some side effects such as: Headache, nausea, loss of appetite, rash, upset stomach, increased liver enzymes,... side effects of the drug, the patient should immediately notify the doctor for early and timely treatment intervention.
4. Be careful when using the drug Tipharel
Some notes patients need to remember before and while using Tipharel:
Do not use Tipharel for pregnant women, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy; Do not use Tipharel during lactation. If it is necessary to use the drug, breast-feeding should be stopped while taking the drug; Use caution when using Tipharel in the elderly; When using Tipharel, the patient should follow all the instructions of the doctor to ensure the highest treatment effectiveness and reduce the risk of adverse events. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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