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UScadimin C 1g is a prescription medicine used in certain circumstances. So what is the drug UScadimin C 1g and how to use this drug?
1. What is the drug UScadimin C 1g?
UScadimin C 1g is a vitamin, the drug is prepared in the form of effervescent tablets with the main ingredient in each pill is Vitamin C 1000mg.
Vitamin C is an essential component for collagen formation, participates in tissue repair in the body and participates in a number of redox reactions. Vitamin C participates in the metabolism of phenylalanine, folic acid, tyrosin, norepinephrine, histamine, iron, and some drug metabolism enzymes, in the use of carbohydrates and proteins. Vitamin C also has a role in immune function, in resistance to infections, in the maintenance of blood vessel integrity, and in cellular respiration.
Vitamin C deficiency will lead to scurvy, in which there is an error in collagen synthesis with the manifestation of not healing wounds, defects in tooth structure, causing broken capillaries to form many hemorrhagic spots, wounds. ecchymosis, bleeding under the skin and mucous membranes (usually bleeding gums).
UScadimin C 1g is indicated in the following cases:
Treatment of diseases caused by vitamin C deficiency (Scurvy) Can be used for diabetics. UScadimin C 1g drug is contraindicated in the following cases:
Contraindicated to use high doses of vitamin C in patients with glucose - 6 - phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. The patient has a history of kidney stones, hyperoxaluria and oxalate metabolism disorders. Thalassemia disease. Use caution when using UScadimin C 1g for the following cases:
High doses of vitamin C should not be used for pregnant women, because it may lead to scurvy in babies. Increased urinary oxalate may occur after high doses of UScadimin C 1g. Vitamin C in the drug UScadimin C 1g is excreted into breast milk, however, no effect on the infant has been observed when used according to normal needs. Patients with edema, cardiovascular disease: It is necessary to note the amount of Na present in the UScadimin C 1g tablet if the patient is in need of abstaining from salt. The amount of Na present in a tablet of UScadimin C 1g is equivalent to the amount of Na present in 586 mg of table salt (NaCl).
2. Dosage and how to use UScadimin C 1g
Dosage of UScadimin C 1g for each specific case depends on the doctor's prescription. The usual dose used is 1 tablet / day.
How to use UScadimin C 1g as follows:
Dissolve UScadimin C 1g tablet in a sufficient amount of drinking water (about 250ml). Can use diluted fruit juice, non-carbonated water to make medicine. Do not use milk, coffee, tea or carbonated, alcoholic or calcium drinks to make the medicine. Overdose of UScadimin C 1g can cause kidney stones, nausea, gastritis and diarrhea. Manage by giving the patient a diuretic infusion.
3. Side effects of the drug UScadimin C 1g
During the use of UScadimin C 1g you may encounter side effects of the drug.
Common side effects of the drug UScadimin C 1g include:
Increased oxalate urine Uncommon side effects of the drug UScadimin C 1g include:
Hemolytic anemia Red flushing Heart failure. Faint Dizziness Headache Fatigue. Nausea, vomiting Heartburn, diarrhea, flank pain. Insomnia Drowsiness UScadimin C 1g should not be stopped abruptly after long-term use of high doses to prevent rebound scurvy, due to an induction of vitamin C metabolism. a physiological response that is a consequence of previous high doses of vitamin C.
During the use of UScadimin C 1g, if you have any unusual symptoms, please notify your doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
4. Interaction of the drug UScadimin C 1g with other drugs
UScadimin C 1g increases iron absorption through the gastrointestinal tract. UScadimin C 1g increases excretion when used concomitantly with aspirin. Do not use high doses of UScadimin C 1g with vitamin B12, because it can cause damage to vitamin B12. Vitamin C artificially increases glucose levels in copper(II) sulfate assays and artificially reduces glucose levels in glucose oxidase assays. In addition to the above important information, if you have any questions about the use of UScadimin C 1g, patients should discuss directly with the prescribing doctor for in-depth advice.
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