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Uphadoctin 50 is a drug used in the prescription for the treatment of mental disorders, depression or severe behavioral disorders, including suicidal thoughts and behavior. The following is some information to help readers better understand the uses of Uphadoctin 50.
1. What is Uphadoctin 50?
Uphadoctin 50 is a drug in the group of psychotropic drugs. The main ingredient of the drug contains Sulpiride 50mg. Sulpiride is an active substance with neuroleptic and depressive effects.
The drug is well absorbed orally. After entering the body, the drug is mainly concentrated in the liver and kidneys, less diffused to the brain. After research, experts indicate that the drug can be excreted in breast milk to a small extent. Excretion across the placental barrier is very poor.
The drug is excreted mainly by the kidneys. In the body, Sulpiride is almost unchanged, until it is excreted in the urine, it remains unchanged. Sulpiride is indicated for the short-term treatment of anxiety symptoms unresponsive to other therapies, severe conduct disorder and autism spectrum disorder.
2. What are the effects of Uphadoctin 50?
Uphadoctin 50 is indicated in the following cases:
Treatment of mental disorders present in physical diseases. Treatment of depressive states or short-term treatment of anxiety symptoms occurring in adults who have not responded to other treatments. Treatment of severe behavioral disorders such as irritability in children over 6 years of age, stereotyped and excessive imitation of behaviors, thoughts or tendencies toward self-harm, social autism. Contraindicated to use the drug with:
People with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug. The patient was diagnosed with eosinophilia. Patients with acute porphyria. People who are in a state of central nervous system depression, alcohol poisoning or coma. The drug has a high risk of serious complications in patients with adrenal myeloma. Therefore, do not use the drug on these subjects. Because Uphadoctin 50 affects lactation, it should be avoided in lactating women. Sulpiride contained in the drug can cross the placenta and affect the baby's neurological development. Therefore, the drug should not be used in pregnant women, especially during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy.
3. Dosage and how to use Uphadoctin 50
The drug is produced in the form of hard capsules, boxed in 2 blisters, each blister has 15 pills.
The drug is taken orally, without using the infusion phase or other drug routes.
Dosage of the drug:
For adult patients with anxiety: Use 50 - 150mg / day, using time not more than 4 weeks. For children with behavioral disorders, the drug dose is calculated based on the child's body weight, specifically 5-10mg/kg body weight.
4. Side effects and notes when using Uphadoctin 50
Possible side effects when treated with Uphadoctin 50:
Through many practical experiments on patients, it has been concluded that Uphadoctin 50 can affect the ability to lactation in women who are breastfeeding. breastfeeding. Gynecomastia is also one of the common side effects of Uphadoctin 50. The drug causes amenorrhea, feeling impotent, emotional frigidity, decreased pleasure. Gynecomastia in men. Orthostatic hypotension and extrapyramidal reactions may also occur. In addition, the drug also causes tardive dyskinesia if used for a long time, patients often feel sleepy, or doze off in the first time when taking the drug. To limit the risk of unwanted effects affecting health, when taking drugs, it is necessary to note a few things: reduce the dose of the drug without consulting a specialist or a person with medical expertise. The drug can cause drowsiness, so people who have to drive or work with machinery need to be careful. Uphadoctin 50 should be used with caution in the elderly because of the risk of orthostatic hypotension and the risk of extrapyramidal effects. Epilepsy patients who use Uphadoctin 50 may have a seizure. In cases of severe renal failure, it is necessary to reduce the dose of the drug, and closely monitor the clinical manifestations during treatment. Do not use with other drugs or nerve depressants such as alcohol, beer, tobacco, Levodopa drugs. During the course of taking the drug, if the patient has a high fever of unknown cause, it is necessary to stop the drug to examine and rule out neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Overdose phenomenon may occur with doses from 1 to 16g of the drug depending on the response of each patient. Closely monitor clinical signs and report to a specialist immediately for timely support. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, if it's almost time for the next dose, skip the previous dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose. Store medications according to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the medicine after the expiry date. Keep medicine out of reach of children. Although Uphadoctin 50 is very effective in treatment, it also causes many side effects. Understanding medications to know how to use them safely and effectively is essential. Contact your doctor if you have health problems and need treatment advice. This is a prescription drug, patients absolutely must not buy Uphadoctin 50 for home treatment because they may experience unwanted side effects.
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