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Vemarol 100 is a prescription drug used to treat tuberculosis infections. Vemarol should be used with caution according to the instructions. Let's learn more about the uses of Vemarol 100, how to use it, how to use it, and how to use it safely.1. What is Vemarol 100?
Vemarol belongs to the group of antiviral drugs, antiparasitic drugs, used by prescription, prescribed by a doctor / pharmacist.The main ingredient in Vemarol 100 is Ethambutol 100mg, along with excipients as announced by the manufacturer. Vemarol is made in the form of film-coated tablets, packed in a box of 5 blisters, 10 blisters, 12 blisters, 15 blisters x 10 tablets.
2. Uses of Vemarol
What is Vemarol 100 used for? Accordingly, Vemarol has the main active ingredient Ethambutol, which has anti-tuberculosis and bacteriostatic effects. Bacteria of the following strains:Mycobacterium tuberculosis; M.Kansasii; M. avium; Isoniazid; Streptomycin; ... These strains are all susceptible to Vemarol.
What does Vemarol 100 do? The drug has minimal inhibitory activity in vitro against TB bacteria, usually from 1 to 8 mcg/mL (depending on the culture medium).
If Vemarol 100 is used alone, drug-resistant tuberculosis bacteria develop very quickly. Therefore, Vemarol should not be used alone to treat tuberculosis but must be used in combination according to the regimen of the World Health Organization (WHO).
The mechanism of action of Vemarol 100 in the treatment of tuberculosis is its ability to inhibit mycolic acid from penetrating deep into the cell wall of TB bacteria. Besides, the active ingredient Ethambutol - the main ingredient in Vemarol 100 also inhibits the multiplication of TB bacteria by hindering RNA synthesis.
Vemarol 100 absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, distributed into tissues (lungs, kidneys, red blood cells, ...) metabolized in the liver and excreted in the urine.
3. Indication of Vemarol 100
What does Vemarol do? This is an anti-tuberculosis drug, so Vemarol 100 is indicated for patients with:Pulmonary tuberculosis; Extrapulmonary TB; Meningitis tuberculosis ; Tuberculosis - genitourinary; Tuberculosis of bones - joints; Atypical Mycobacterium infections; ... Vemarol should be used according to the indications.
4. Dosage – how to take Vemarol 100
Vemarol is used orally directly with water, pay attention to avoid carbonated water, alcohol, stimulants, ... because it can change the chemical composition of Vemarol medicine.According to the manufacturer's recommendations, Vemarol 100 is used in combination with other drugs to treat tuberculosis. The starting dose of Vemarol is 15mg/kg/24 hours. For the treatment of relapsed TB, the recommended dose of Vemarol is 25 mg/kg/24 hours.
Adjust the dose after 30 days according to the instructions, specifically, reduce the dose of Vemarol to 15mg/kg or as directed by the doctor/pharmacist.
5. Contraindications Vemarol
Vemarol 100 is not used for the following subjects:Hypersensitivity, allergy to ingredients and excipients contained in Vemarol; Optic neuritis; ... Read the instructions for using Vemarol carefully to use it safely.
6. Caution, warning Vemarol
Using the drug safely, the manufacturer also gives some cautions and warnings when using Vemarol as follows:Pregnant women; Children under 13 years old; CKD; Damage to the eye; ... These groups of subjects should be especially careful when using Vemarol 100.
7. Vemarol 100 . interaction
What does Vemarol do? This is a drug used to treat tuberculosis. When used, the drug is not used alone, but often in combination with other anti-TB drugs. In addition, Vemarol 100 can also cause interactions when used with:Anti-inflammatory drugs; Malaria medicine; Disulfiram ; ... Use drugs safely, please inform your doctor of all information and drugs you are currently taking when prescribed Vemarol.
8. Vemarol . side effects
Vemarol 100 may cause the following side effects:Vision disturbances; Discoloration of red and blue when viewed; Dermatitis; Athritis; Nausea; Vomit; Digestive disorders ; Headache; Dizziness ; ... Inform your doctor/pharmacist about side effects when using Vemarol 100 for specific advice.
9. Vemarol overdose and treatment
Vemarol when overdose you will have the following symptoms:Abdominal pain; Fever; Nausea; Confusion; Illusion; Optic nerve disorders; ... Attention: It is necessary to distinguish with signs of overdose and side effects.
When there is an overdose, it is necessary to proceed with gastric lavage, hemodialysis / peritoneal dialysis to reduce the drug concentration in the blood.
10. Preservation of Vemarol
Vemarol 100 stored at room temperature.So, the above information has answered the information about Vemarol drug, what effect does it have? How to take Vemarol, Vemarol 100 dosage, ... This information helps you take the drug safely, however, if you have other doubts about taking the drug. Ask your doctor/pharmacist for more advice when taking Vemarol.
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