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Stugeron is a brand name commonly used in the treatment of blood circulation disorders, vestibular disorders or motion sickness prevention. When taking the drug, it is necessary to pay attention to some problems about the side effects of the drug on the patient's health.
1. What is Stugeron?
Stugeron has the main active ingredient is cinnarizine, which is a derivative of piperazine with H1 antihistamine effect.
Cinnarizine may work by blocking receptors in the vestibular terminal organs and inhibiting the activation of histamine and acetylcholine secretion. In addition, it also reduces contractility of vascular smooth muscle by selectively inhibiting the influx of calcium ions into depolarized cells during muscle contraction, thereby minimizing the presence of calcium ions required for sensing. response and maintenance of vascular smooth muscle contraction. The study found that cinnarizine was not toxic and did not interfere with important physiological functions of the central nervous system, circulatory system and respiratory system.
Therefore, cinnarizine is indicated in the following cases:
Vestibular disorders: Maintenance therapy helps relieve symptoms of labyrinthine disorders including dizziness, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting , tinnitus, nystagmus. Prevention of seasickness or motion sickness and prevention of migraine migraine Maintenance treatment of cerebrovascular symptoms including dizziness, lightheadedness, tinnitus, headache of vascular origin, irritability likes and dislikes, difficulty in harmony with people around, memory loss, poor concentration. Maintenance treatment of peripheral circulatory disorders symptoms such as Raynaud's disease causing cyanosis and cold extremities, claudication, vascular nutrition disorders, varicose veins, numbness, nocturnal cramps... Indicated for patients with hypersensitivity reactions to drugs or excipients. In addition, it should be noted that in Parkinson's patients, Stugeron should only be used if the benefit outweighs the risk of aggravation of the disease and should also be considered by pregnant women.
2. Usage and dosage of stugeron 25mg
Dosage:
For cerebral circulatory disorders: adults 1 tablet 25mg each time and 3 times a day. Vestibular disorders: adults: 1 tablet 25mg each time and 3 times a day. Peripheral circulatory disorders: adults 2 to 3 tablets of 25mg, orally 3 times a day. Motion sickness, plane: For adults and children 13 years and older, take 1 tablet of 25mg at least half an hour before departure and can be repeated every 6 hours. Children 6-12 years old take 1/2 tablet of 25mg 30 minutes before boarding. Usage:
Recommended maximum dose does not exceed 225mg per day. Should be taken after meals, to reduce gastric irritation.
3. What are the unwanted effects of stugeron 25mg?
Some reported undesirable effects of the drug include:
Gastrointestinal disturbances can often be seen with high doses. Possible manifestations such as abdominal pain, defecation, nausea... Headache may occur Dry mouth, may cause weight gain, sweating a lot. Allergic reactions: Rare but can occur with many different degrees, from rashes to severe allergies causing difficulty breathing, low blood pressure... Extrapyramidal symptoms such as tremors, muscle tremors, and joint stiffness ... in the elderly or during long-term treatment. In addition, the drug can lower blood pressure when taken in high doses.
4. Notes when taking the drug Stugeron
Before using you need to note your allergy history, if you are allergic to the ingredients of the drug or to other drugs or foods, you need to inform your doctor. Pay attention to taking the drug after meals because this or other antihistamines can cause epigastric pain. Drowsiness can affect the process of working and operating vehicles and machines. Especially at the beginning of treatment, the drug can increase this condition, so care should be taken. Long-term use of cinarizin should be avoided in the elderly. Because of the potential for increased risk or extrapyramidal symptoms, it can sometimes be associated with feelings of depression during long-term treatment. Hypotension: Caution should be exercised when high doses are administered to subjects with hypotension, as there is a risk of aggravation of hypotension. For pregnant and lactating women, the risks and benefits of the drug should be weighed before starting treatment. In case of overdose, effects such as excessive dizziness, drowsiness, coma or vomiting or sometimes extrapyramidal symptoms may occur. In case of overdose, it is necessary to take the patient to a medical facility for appropriate treatment of symptoms and appropriate medical care because there is currently no specific antidote for this drug overdose. Although most are not serious, overdose deaths have been reported. Therefore, be very careful when using the drug, especially children. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose on your own to make up for the missed dose. Hopefully through the article you know what stugeron 25mg is and the notes when taking the drug. Always consult your doctor before use to ensure that your health is minimized.
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