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Cebrex contains the active ingredient Ginkgo biloba, which is available in the form of film-coated tablets. The drug is indicated for use in the treatment of brain dysfunction and symptoms such as memory impairment, depression, headache,...
1. Indications and contraindications to the drug Cebrex
Cebrex medicine has the active ingredient Ginkgo biloba 40mg, which is indicated in the following cases:
Treatment of neuropsychiatric diseases caused by cerebral circulation disorders, organic brain syndromes, dementia. Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia) with manifestations such as memory loss, poor concentration, headache, dyskinesia, aphasia; Treatment of acute and chronic cerebral circulatory failure such as ischemia - cerebral palsy, cerebral atherosclerosis, rehabilitation after cerebrovascular accident; Treatment of diabetic fundus diseases, vasospasm, macular degeneration in the elderly, glaucoma secondary to vascular occlusion or partial thrombosis; Treatment of tinnitus, hearing loss of vascular origin, dizziness,...; Treatment of peripheral circulatory disorders: Arteritis, Raynaud's syndrome, erectile dysfunction in men, vascular disease - peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes. Note, Cebrex is contraindicated for the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to active ingredients contained in the drug; Children under 12 years old; People with menorrhagia, bleeding, blood clotting disorders.
2. Dosage and administration of Cebrex
Usage: Orally.
Dosage: The usual dose for adults and children over 12 years old is 1 tablet 40mg x 3 times/day. Dosage may vary depending on age and symptoms of the disease. The duration of treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms, requiring at least 8 weeks of treatment in chronic conditions. After 3 months of treatment, the results should be evaluated to see if further treatment is needed.
Overdose: Clinical manifestations of Cebrex overdose include: Excessive salivation, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, restlessness, difficulty breathing, loss of light reflexes. Prompt treatment is required with gastric lavage, diuretics, sedation, and intravenous fluids.
Missed dose: When a dose is missed, the patient should take the medicine as soon as possible as soon as he remembers it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.
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Cebrex cần được sử dụng đúng liều lượng chỉ định của bác sĩ
3. Side effects of the drug Cebrex
When using Cebrex, patients may experience some side effects such as: Digestive disorders, skin disorders, headaches,... These are quite uncommon side effects. If experiencing these side effects, the patient should stop taking the drug, notify the doctor or go to the nearest hospital for timely examination and treatment.
4. Be careful when using Cebrex
Before using Cebrex, patients should note:
The composition of the drug contains lactose, so Cebrex should not be used for people with congenital galactoseemia, lactose deficiency or glucose/galactose malabsorption syndrome; Cebrex is not an antihypertensive agent and should not be used as a substitute for antihypertensive therapy in patients requiring a special regimen; Do not take Cebrex in combination with blood-thinning drugs; Be careful when using the drug for the subjects who drive, operate machinery; There are no clinical data on the effects of the drug on pregnant and lactating women, it is best not to use it. Drug Interactions: Cebrex may interact with anticoagulants and drugs that affect platelet aggregation. Do not take Cebrex with the antiepileptic drugs Valproate, Phenytoin.
To avoid experiencing adverse side effects when using Cebrex, and at the same time to ensure the best treatment effect, patients need to take the drug exactly as directed by the doctor.
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