Uses of the drug Verist 16mg

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Verist 16mg is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of certain medical conditions. What is Verist 16mg drug and how to use it?

1. What is Verist 16mg?

Verist medicine 16mg is made in the form of tablets with the main ingredient in each tablet is Betahistine dihydrochloride 16mg.
Betahistine has agonist effects on histamine H1 receptors and antagonists on histamine H3, especially no activity on histamine H2. Betahistine relaxes the precapillary sphincter, thereby increasing blood flow in the inner ear.
Betahistine controls the permeability of the inner ear capillaries, thus eliminating the accumulation of inner ear lymphatic fluid. Active betahistine also helps improve cerebral circulation, which increases blood flow in the internal carotid artery. Therefore, betahistine is effective in relieving dizziness and lightheadedness.
Verist 16mg drug is indicated in the following cases:
Symptomatic treatment of dizziness associated with Meniere's syndrome. Meniere's syndrome is defined by the following principal symptoms: Dizziness accompanied by nausea or vomiting. Difficulty hearing or hearing loss. Tinnitus . Symptomatic treatment of vestibular vertigo. The drug Verist 16mg is contraindicated in the following cases:
People who are sensitive to any of the ingredients of the drug. The patient had an adrenal tumor known as a pheochromocytoma. Pregnant and lactating women. Children under 12 years old. Precautions when using Verist 16mg in the following cases:
Caution should be exercised when using Verist 16mg in patients with a history of peptic ulcer. Patients with bronchial asthma.

2. Dosage and how to use Verist 16mg

Verist 16mg is used orally, you should take it with a sufficient amount of water. The dosage of Verist 16mg drug should be according to the doctor's prescription. The recommended dose of Verist 16mg for adults is as follows: Use a dose of 1/2 - 1 tablet each time, 3 times daily.
A few cases of overdose of Verist 16mg have been reported. Some patients have experienced mild to moderate symptoms when taking Verist doses of 16mg up to 728mg such as nausea, somnolence, abdominal pain.
More serious complications with overdose of Verist 16mg including convulsions, pulmonary or cardiac complications have been reported in cases of intentional overdose especially in combination with other drugs prescribed in overdose. .
Treatment of overdose Verist 16mg includes both symptomatic treatment and basic supportive measures.
If you forget a dose of Verist 16mg, do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.

3. Side effects of the drug Verist 16mg

In the process of using Verist 16mg medicine, you may experience some side effects of the drug, including
Headache. Nausea. Undigested. Hypersensitivity reactions. Insomnia . Chest palpitations. If you experience any side effects of Verist 16mg medicine, please inform your doctor, or immediately go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

4. Interaction of Verist 16mg with other drugs

If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, which are medicines used to treat depression or Parkinson's disease, you should tell your doctor as these medicines may increase the effects of betahistine in Verist 16mg when general use. Betahistine in Verist 16mg is structurally similar to histamine, the drug interactions between these two drugs can affect the effectiveness of one of these drugs.

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