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Vacometrol 8 is a drug commonly used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, allergic airway inflammation, blood diseases, ulcerative colitis, lupus erythematosus, asthma. management, hemolytic anemia, nephrotic syndrome,... The main active ingredient is Methylprednisolone 8mg. So the question arises, what is the use of Vacometrol 8?What is Vacometrol?
Vacometrol 8 belongs to the group of pain relievers, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, treatment of Gout and bone and joint diseases. The main ingredient of the drug is Methylprednisolone 8mg.
Vacometrol 8 is prepared in the form of tablets and in boxes of 1 blister, 3 blisters, 10 blisters, 25 blisters, 50 blisters, 100 blisters, in bottles of 30 tablets, 50 tablets, 100 tablets, 200 tablets, 500 tablets.
Vacometrol 8 can be used for both adults and children.
2. Indications for the use of Vacometrol 8
Vacometrol 8 is used in the following cases:
Abnormal function of the adrenal cortex. Atopic Dermatitis Allergic Respiratory Inflammation Blood Disease Rheumatoid Arthritis Lupus Erythema Bronchitis Ulcerative Colitis Hemolytic Anemia Agranulocytosis Primary Nephrotic Syndrome Pemphigus vulgaris Ankylosing Spondylitis Rhinitis Allergies Hypersensitivity reactions to the drug include anaphylaxis, iritis, blepharitis, and optic neuritis. Malignant lymphoma Breast cancer Prostate cancer Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, aspiration pneumonia Meningoencephalitis, severe pulmonary tuberculosis, Pulmonary sarcoidosis
3. Dosage and how to use Vacometrol 8
3.1. How to take Vacometrol 8 is used for oral administration. Patients use the drug with a sufficient amount of water, which can be used once or divided unless there is a treatment regimen to drink every other day at 8 am. Depending on the severity of the disease, adjust the dose until the clinical response is from 3 to 10 days of treatment. When long-term Methylprednisolone treatment for the elderly, it is necessary to note the possible undesirable side effects such as: hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, infection, thinning of the skin. Methylprednisolone used for children needs to be based on the severity of the disease and the patient's response, it can be used as a single dose on alternate days of treatment. 3.2. Dosage Methylprednisolone dosage is adjusted according to the age and medical condition of each patient.
Adults:
The first dose is from 4 - 48 mg of Methylprednisolone/day, using a single dose or divided doses depending on the disease. Multiple Sclerosis 160 mg Methylprednisolone/day x 1 week, followed by 64 mg Methylprednisolone, once every 2 days x 1 month. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Initial dose 4-6 mg Methylprednisolone/day. Acute episode, 16 - 32 mg Methylprednisolone/day, then should be tapered off. Severe rheumatic disease: 0.8 mg Methylprednisolone/kg/day divided into small doses, then use one dose/day. Acute asthma attack: 32 - 48 mg Methylprednisolone/day, for 5 days. Once the condition is controlled, the dose should be reduced gradually. Chronic ulcerative colitis: In mild cases, 80mg of Methylprednisolone should be kept, if severe, take 8-24mg/day. Primary nephrotic syndrome: Start 0.8 - 1.6 mg Methylprednisolone/kg for 6 weeks, then reduce dose after 6-8 weeks. Immune hemolytic anemia: Take 64 mg Methylprednisolone/day, for 3 days, must be treated for at least 6-8 weeks. Sarcoid disease: 0.8 mg Methylprednisolone/kg/day reduces the disease. Low maintenance dose 8mg/day. Children:
Adrenal insufficiency 0.117 mg Methylprednisolone/kg in 3 divided doses. Other indications 0.417 - 1.67 mg Methylprednisolone/kg divided into 3 - 4 times. 3.3. What should I do if I miss a dose? If the patient forgets a dose, the dose can be made up after remembering. But if it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the make up dose and take the dose as scheduled. Do not arbitrarily double the prescribed dose for the purpose of making up for the dose.
3.4. What to do in case of overdose? In the course of use, if the patient accidentally overdoses on Vacometrol 8, please notify the doctor immediately or if the body shows abnormal symptoms, it is necessary to immediately go to the hospital for timely treatment.
4. Contraindications to the use of Vacometrol 8
Do not use Vacometrol 8 in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity or history of allergy to methylprednisolone or any of its ingredients. Severe infections (except septic shock, tuberculous meningitis) Skin lesions caused by viruses, fungi, tuberculosis. Taking a live virus vaccine.
5. Vacometrol 8 . drug interactions
Here are some drugs when used with Vacometrol 8 that can occur drug interactions:
Antidiabetic drugs . Cyclosporin in combination with methylprednisolone may appear to inhibit each other's metabolism. Methylprednisolone combined with Ciclosporin, Phenobarbital, Erythromycin, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Ketoconazole, Rifampicin can affect the metabolism of the drug. Phenytoin, Rifampicin, Phenobarbital, hypokalemic diuretics may decrease the effectiveness of Methylprednisolone. Troleandomycin, Mibefradil, Cimetidine, Isoniazid: decrease hepatic clearance and increase plasma concentrations of methylprednisolone, increase acetylation rate and clearance of isoniazid. Indinavir, Ritonavir may increase the plasma concentration of corticosteroids. When taking Methylprednisolone with NSAIDs can increase the rate of bleeding and stomach ulcers. Neuromuscular blocking agents co-administered with methylprednisolone antagonize the neuromuscular blocking effects of Pancuronium and Vecuronium. Attention patients: The above is not a list of all drug interactions Methylprednisolone with other drug lines. Contact your doctor or pharmacist to learn more about drug interactions when taking drugs. In addition, patients when using Vacometrol 8 should list all the medicines and health foods that have been used and are being used with the doctor to limit drug interactions.
6. Notes when using Vacometrol 8
Before using the drug, the patient should carefully read the cautions and notes in the drug leaflet or consult a doctor or pharmacist. In addition, can refer to some precautions when using Methylprednisolone below:
When using Methylprednisolone for pregnant women, there may be a risk of intrauterine growth retardation, cataracts, neonatal adrenal insufficiency. birth, low birth weight infants. Lactation: Methylprednisolone is excreted in breast milk, so caution should be exercised when using it. Careful consideration should be given to the benefits and risks for the mother and the infant when taking the drug. The drug causes growth retardation in children and adolescents. Methylprednisolone should be used at the lowest possible dose for the shortest possible time, as a single dose on alternate days. When using Methylprednisolone in the elderly, there may be side effects such as: hypertension, osteoporosis, hyperkalemia, diabetes,... Therefore, it is necessary to monitor closely when taking the drug to avoid the threat to health. live. The drug has side effects on the central nervous system, so Methylprednisolone should be used with caution when driving and operating machinery.
7. Side effects of Vacometrol 8
In the process of using Vacometrol 8, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Insomnia, irritability Increased appetite, indigestion Hirsutism Diabetes Joint pain Diarrhea crystals , glaucoma Nosebleeds. Dizziness, delirium, headache, hallucinations, seizures, psychosis, brain pseudotumor, edema, hypertension, acne, skin darkening, skin atrophy, tissue hyperpigmentation, Cushing's syndrome, growth retardation, glucose intolerance blood potassium Alkalosis Amenorrhea Between sodium and water Hyperglycemia Stomach ulcers Nausea, vomiting, bloating Esophageal ulcers, pancreatitis Muscle weakness, osteoporosis, bone fractures Hypersensitivity reactions Patients should not self-medicate Vacometrol 8 for home treatment without a prescription from a doctor or pharmacist. The above article is for reference only, patients should carefully read the drug instructions and strictly follow the instructions from the person in charge of medical expertise.
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