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When suffering from abdominal cramps, episodes of constipation, diarrhea, ... clinging, you may be prescribed a drug including Verimed 135mg, a drug with antispasmodic effects in the digestive tract. Let's learn about the drug, mechanism of action and use of Verimed 135mg.
1. What is verimed?
Verimed 135mg is a synthetic anticholinergic drug, made in the form of film-coated tablets manufactured by Medochemie Ltd.Each Verimed tablet contains 135mg of the main active ingredient, Mebeverin hydrochloride and some excipients just enough: Lactose monohydrate, potato starch, povidone, magnesium stearate, Opadry white OY-B-28920, macrogol 6000.
2. What does Verimed 135mg do?
Before learning what Verimed 135mg does, let's come to the mechanism of action Mebeverin hydrochloride ingredient in Verimed drug.
2.1 How does Verimed 135mg work? Mebeverin in this medicine acts directly on the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract without affecting normal bowel movements.
The exact mechanism of action of the drug is not completely known, but there are many mechanisms, such as decreased ion channel permeability, blockade of noradrenaline reuptake, local anesthetic effect, altered water absorption ,... may contribute to the local gastrointestinal effects of Mebeverine.
2.2 In what cases is Verimed indicated for use? Due to its ability to act on smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract, Verimed is used in:
Symptomatic treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (abbreviated IBS): a functional digestive disorder presenting with a number of symptoms such as: : abdominal cramps, bloating, feeling of bloating, diarrhea or constipation can also be alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea, with mucus in the stool.
Support in the treatment of intestinal diseases with smooth muscle spasms such as: gastrointestinal spasms secondary to physical diseases,...
3. How to use Verimed?
Verimed is a prescription drug that should be used under the direction of a doctor.
Take the whole pill 20 minutes before a meal, do not chew or crush the tablet.
Dosage of Verimed 135mg for adults and the elderly is 3 times a day, one tablet each time. The dose may be gradually reduced after the desired response is achieved (usually approximately after several weeks of treatment). Do not take more than 3 tablets per day.
4. Side effects of Verimed 135mg
During the use of this medicine you may experience some unwanted effects, such as:
Swelling of the face, swelling of the lips or tongue. Itching, red rash on the skin, dermatitis. Other undesirable effects occur more rarely such as: dizziness, headache, nausea, decreased heart rate, insomnia.
When you suspect that you are experiencing unwanted side effects of the drug, immediately inform your doctor.
5. Special notes when using Verimed
Do not use the drug for people who are sensitive to any of the ingredients of the drug Verimed.
Do not use for people with intestinal paralysis.
Do not use for people with cystic fibrosis.
Do not use in pregnant women: Verimed has not been embryotoxic or teratogenic in animal experiments, but clinical data on humans is still lacking, so it cannot be concluded.
Avoid use in nursing mothers due to lack of clinical data.
Not for use by people under 18 years of age.
The drug has almost no effect on the ability to drive or use machines.
Use caution when using the drug for people with heart disorders, mild to moderate liver failure or kidney failure.
Be careful when using Verimed 135mg for people with galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption, people with porphyria.
Verimed can cause some reactions when taken with other drugs or food, give your doctor a complete list of all the medicines you are taking.
Some ways to deal with side effects of Verimed you can refer to: with mild side effects, just stop taking the drug, the symptoms may disappear. In case of severe hypersensitivity or allergic drug reactions, it is necessary to conduct supportive treatment: keep ventilation and use Epinephrine, oxygen, use antihistamines, corticosteroids.
When you miss a dose, take it right away. Remember, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not take a double dose.
In case of overdose: theoretically, the drug can cause central nervous system stimulation, at this time there is usually no or mild symptoms and quickly disappears. Therefore, no treatment is recommended.
Keep Verimed in a cool, dry place, below 30 degrees Celsius and protected from light.
Always follow the instructions for using the medicine on the leaflet as well as from the doctor, pharmacist will help you use the medicine safely, and achieve the best effect. Get information about the medication you plan to take and ask a professional if you have any questions about the medication or your condition.
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