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Vaco pola is prepared in the form of 2mg tablets, has an antihistamine effect and is used to relieve symptoms in cases of allergic rhinitis causing runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose, cough... Safe and effective way, you should use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
1. Uses of the drug Vaco pola 2
In the medicine Vaco pola 2mg contains the main ingredient is Dexchlorpheniramine with the content of 2mg.
Dexchlorpheniramine is a new generation antihistamine with very few side effects causing drowsiness. Dexchlorpheniramine's antihistamine effect through competitive blocking of H1 receptors of cells such as mucosa, skin, blood vessels... thereby reducing the effect of this inflammatory chemical mediator.
When the body is exposed to allergen sources, it will stimulate the body to produce inflammatory chemical mediators, in which histamine is the main chemical mediator that causes symptoms such as sneezing. , runny nose, itchy nose, hives ... so antihistamines help relieve those symptoms.
When using Dexchlorpheniramine, although it does not cause drowsiness, it can have an anti-secretory effect of acetylcholine (this is a neurotransmitter) so care should be taken when using drugs with similar effects.
2. Indications and contraindications of Vaco pola 2
Thanks to the anti-histamine effect, the drug is indicated in the following cases:
Seasonal or year-round allergic rhinitis; Urticaria, allergic conjunctivitis ; Food allergies, drugs ... cause skin rashes, itching. Do not use Vaco pola 2 in the following cases:
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the drug; The patient is having an acute asthma attack; The patient has symptoms of prostate enlargement; Having angle-closure glaucoma; Gastric ulcer causing pyloric stenosis, pyloric - duodenal obstruction, bladder neck obstruction; Patients who are taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor within the 14 days prior to the appointment of dexlorpheniramine because the anticholinergic properties of dexlorpheniramine are enhanced by MAO inhibitors; Do not use for children under 12 years old, pregnant and lactating women.
3. Dosage and how to use Vaco pola 2
How to use: Take orally, you can take the drug directly with water.
Dosage:
Adults and children over 12 years old: Take 1 tablet/time, 2-4 times a day. Each dose should be spaced at least 4 hours apart; Children under 12 years of age are not recommended.
4. Side effects of the drug Vaco pola 2
Side effects can occur when taking the drug, although it is not common. Some side effects include:
Fatigue, blurred vision, decreased tear production; Headache, intellectual impairment, drowsiness, somnolence, dizziness, ataxia; Digestive system: Dry mouth, decreased secretion causing dry respiratory secretions, constipation, increased gastric reflux, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric pain; Urinary system: Difficulty urinating or urinary retention; Cardiovascular system: palpitations, arrhythmias; Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions such as bronchospasm, angioedema. This is a dangerous reaction that needs to be treated early and promptly. Therefore, when having symptoms, it is necessary to go to the nearest medical facility for treatment; Exfoliative dermatitis.
5. What to note when using Vaco pola 2
When using Vaco pola 2, you should note the following:
You need to inform your doctor about your allergies and medical conditions. To minimize the risk of experiencing side effects; Dexchlorpheniramine may increase the risk of urinary retention as a side effect of the drug's anti-acetylcholine secretion, particularly in patients with prostatic hypertrophy, urinary tract obstruction, pyloric obstruction, and in patients with myasthenia gravis. aggravate the condition. Therefore, it is necessary to be very careful when using and in some cases contraindicated to use the drug; The sedative, hypnotic effect of the drug is increased with alcohol consumption and when used concomitantly with other sedatives. Therefore, do not drink alcohol and be careful when using sedative drugs with Vaco Pola; Caution must be exercised in the presence of chronic lung disease, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing: Because of the risk of respiratory side effects, respiratory depression and apnea, it is dangerous in people with obstructive disease. lungs or in young children; There is a risk of tooth decay in patients who have to be treated for a long time, due to the anti-acetylcholine effect, causing dry mouth, increasing the risk of dental infections; Use with caution in the elderly over 60 years: Because these people are often more sensitive to anticholinergic side effects than younger people; Drug overdose can occur when taking the drug in large doses, causing manifestations such as drowsiness, paradoxical central nervous system stimulation, psychosis, seizures, apnea, convulsions, anti-inflammatory effects. acetylcholine secretion, dystonic reactions and cardiovascular collapse, arrhythmias. It is necessary to bring the patient to a medical facility immediately after an overdose of the drug; Do not use when the medicine shows signs of damage, store the medicine in a cool place and keep it out of reach of children. The above are the uses and special notes when using Vaco pola 2. For details and the best use, you need to consult your doctor, pharmacist before taking the drug.
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