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Thiomax 300 is a popular drug with many different uses such as preventing the growth of cancer cells, detoxifying, preventing atherosclerosis. Besides the multi-use of the drug. It also causes unwanted side effects.
1. What is Thiomax 300?
What is Thiomax 300? Thiomax 300 has the main ingredient is thioctic acid 300mg, belongs to the group of mineral and vitamin drugs, is prescribed by doctors to use in cases such as:
Preventing the formation and growth of cancer cells Preventing the formation of cancer cells. age spots on the skin and aging cells. Used in the treatment and prevention of the risk of weakening the immune system when patients use chemotherapy, radiation in cancer treatment. Support and prevent complications of diabetes that affect the nervous system, cataracts, infections, retinal degeneration... Stimulates the regulation of the immune response in the bone marrow. Support and treatment of acute and chronic liver diseases, viral hepatitis, drugs used in detoxification caused by toxicity of alcohol, beer, heavy metals, toxic drugs. Support to prevent macular degeneration in the elderly, retina and lens in normal people. Prevention and treatment of glaucoma. Support treatment for patients with HIV/AIDS. Used to prevent stroke caused by cerebrovascular accident. Preventing hearing loss in the elderly, hearing loss caused by noise. Aids in the treatment of certain cancers. Used in the prevention and treatment of coronary and cerebral atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, acute necrotizing encephalopathy, high blood pressure, autoimmune encephalomyelitis, multiple sclerosis. Mechanism of action of the drug:
Thioctic acid ingredient reduces blood glucose levels and thereby reduces pain, swelling, itching while nerve damage. In addition, it also reduces the oxidative stress of the liver and removes toxins from the body.
Contraindications:
Thiomax 300 is contraindicated for patients who are allergic or hypersensitive to Thioctic acid or any of its ingredients. Because there are no clinical studies that prove the drug is safe and effective for children and adolescents. Therefore, Thiomax 300 should not be used with these subjects. Pregnancy: With animal studies, the drug does not affect or affect fertility and early embryo development, as well as cause teratogenicity during use. However, human studies are limited, so the benefits and risks should be weighed in pregnant women. If necessary to use, it is necessary to regularly monitor health with these subjects. Lactation: It is not known whether thioctic acid is excreted in breast milk. Caution should be exercised when used in lactating women.
2. Dosage and how to use Thiomax 300
How to use: The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets and used orally. The best time to take the drug is on an empty stomach, preferably 30 minutes before breakfast. Because food interferes with the absorption of the drug.
Dosage of the drug:
The dose used to treat and protect the liver is 300mg/day The dose used in the treatment of acute liver disease is 300mg/day x 3 times/day. AIDS and cancer: 300mg/time x 3 times/day Dose for diabetes treatment: Apply 300mg/day In support and treatment of Alzheimer's disease: 300mg/time x 3 times/day Support and prevent disease Stroke, cerebrovascular accident, atherosclerosis: The recommended dose is 300mg/time x 2 times/day. Support to prevent the formation of age spots on the skin and wrinkles on the face: Use a dose of 300mg / day. Reduces the degeneration of the lens and retina of the eye: 300mg/day. Treatment of complications of diabetes affecting the nervous system at a dose of 300mg/day Prevention and treatment of immunodeficiency caused by the use of chemicals and radiation in cancer treatment: 300mg/time x 3 times/day Stimulating the regulation of immune response in bone marrow: 300mg/time x 2 times/day Used in preventing the growth of cancer cells: 300mg/time x 2 times/day.
3. Overdose and how to handle it
When overdose, the patient will experience some symptoms: Feeling nauseous, vomiting and headache. In case the patient takes the drug with alcohol with a dose of 10-40g, it will cause serious poisoning reactions, even death. Symptoms of patients using drugs at very high doses: Initially, patients will have a state of mental agitation, unconsciousness and lactic acidosis. Then there will be hypoglycemia, blood clotting, marrow failure, shock, hemolysis, multi-organ failure, rhabdomyolysis. These side effects are quite serious, so patients should call their doctor about their symptoms and go to the nearest medical center for treatment. Treatment measures: Treat according to the symptoms with the method of providing enough water and balancing electrolytes for the body.
4. Side effects when using Thiomax 300
Common side effects include dysglycemia, hypoglycemia with symptoms of blurred vision, dizziness, sweating, headache.
Very rare side effects such as skin allergies such as rash, urticaria, itching. Digestive system disorders with manifestations of nausea, vomiting, heartburn, epigastric pain, stomach - duodenum pain. Taste changes or taste disturbances.
5. Drug interactions
When patients use Thiomax 300 in combination with some other drugs, it may cause drug interactions, leading to decreased drug effectiveness or increased unwanted side effects. Therefore, to ensure safety and effectiveness during the course of medication, patients should inform their doctor about all medications, including dietary supplements and medical history. Specifically:
Cisplatin : Taking together Cisplatin with Thiomax 300 makes this drug ineffective when combined. Preparations containing metals such as iron and magnesium, drugs with high calcium content: Thioctic acid has the ability to chelate with metals. Therefore, it is recommended to divide the time of taking Thiomax 300 and other drugs, at least 30 minutes. Diabetes drugs such as Glimepiride, Bioglitazone: Thioctic acid ingredients will reduce glucose levels. Taking these drugs together increases the risk of hypoglycemia. Concomitant use with Alcohol : Increases the risk of nerve damage, reduces the effect of the drug. In summary, Thiomax 300 is a popular drug with many different uses such as preventing the growth of cancer cells, detoxifying, and preventing atherosclerosis. 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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