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Vidpoic medicine 600mg is in the form of film-coated tablets, containing the main ingredient is Alpha Lipoic acid. The drug is commonly used to treat sensory disorders caused by polyneuropathy caused by diabetes.
1. What is Vidpoic drug?
Ingredients in Vidpoic 600mg pills include Alpha Lipoic acid with 600mg content and excipients just enough. Alpha Lipoic acid or Thioctic acid, a substance similar to endogenous vitamins, acts as a co-enzyme in the reaction to form carbon dioxide. In polyneuropathy, there is a lack of intranerveal blood flow and hypoxemia, increased production of free radicals and the elimination of antioxidants such as Glutathione. At that time, Thioctic acid has the role of increasing Glutathione's ability to fight free radicals, and at the same time increasing intra-nerve blood flow.
With the above uses, Vidpoic 600mg is indicated for the treatment of subjects with sensory disorders - polyneuropathy caused by diabetes.
2. Instructions on how to use Vidpoic
How to use Vidpoic drug: Take orally. Swallow the tablet whole with a sufficient amount of water. Time of use: 30 minutes before breakfast or on an empty stomach. Because food can reduce the ability to absorb the drug if taken at the same time. Reference dosage: Take 1 tablet / time / day. Because diabetic polyneuropathy is a chronic disease, long-term treatment may be required. Missed dose: If you forget to take a dose of Vidpoic, you should take that dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Never use a double dose of Vidpoic.
Overdose: When using Vidpoic 600mg drug overdose, users may have symptoms of nausea, vomiting and headache. At that time, it is necessary to stop giving the drug and take it to a medical center for timely treatment.
3. Side effects of Vidpoic
During the use of Vidpoic 600mg medicine, some side effects may appear, but this is very rare:
Allergic reactions such as itching, urticaria, rash. Nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset or diarrhea. Disturbance or change in taste. Low blood sugar such as sweating, dizziness, headache. Insulin autoimmune syndrome. In the process of using Vidpoic 600mg, if there are any side effects or other unwanted effects, immediately contact your doctor, pharmacist for advice before continuing to use.
4. Note when using Vidpoic
Vidpoic 600mg is absolutely contraindicated in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to Alpha Lipoic acid or any ingredient of the drug. Patients under 18 years of age. Because there are no studies with this subject. Using Vidpoic medicine 600mg pregnant women and nursing mothers:
Pregnant women: There have not been any studies on the effects of the drug on the development of the fetus. Therefore, care should be taken when giving it to pregnant women. Lactation: Because it is not known whether Alpha Lipoic acid is excreted in breast milk, to ensure the safety of the infant, Vidpoic should not be used while breastfeeding unless directed by a doctor. Other note:
May cause insulin autoimmune syndrome, so caution should be taken. The drug contains the color excipient ponceau 4R, which may cause allergic reactions.
5. Vidpoic drug interactions
Care should be taken when using Vidpoic 600mg concurrently with:
Cisplatin : It is possible to lose the effect of the substance. Metal compounds such as iron, magnesium, milk containing calcium: Reduce the effectiveness of the drug. If you take Vidpoic pills 30 minutes before breakfast, you should take the food containing the above-mentioned metal active ingredients at noon or afternoon. Insulin or other antidiabetic agents: Increased hypoglycaemic effect. It is necessary to closely monitor when using, especially in the early stages of using Vidpoic 600mg. Alcohol has a high risk of increasing the development of neurological diseases, reducing the success rate of Vidpoic drugs. Above is information about uses, dosage and precautions when using Vidpoic 600mg medicine. You need to strictly follow the instructions on dosage and use to promote the effectiveness of treatment and ensure safety when using the drug.
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