Tanganil 500 mg is indicated for managing and relieving symptoms of vertigo, including dizziness, headaches, and nausea. Below is detailed using instructions regarding its composition, mechanism of action, dosage, and precautions.
1. What Is Tanganil 500 mg?
Tanganil 500 mg is a medication that effectively alleviates acute vertigo. It is also used to treat accompanying symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and nausea.
The active ingredient in Tanganil 500 mg is Acetyl-DL-leucine, a derivative of leucine known for its potent anti-vertigo properties. The formulation includes excipients such as wheat starch, pregelatinized maize starch, calcium carbonate, and magnesium stearate. Tanganil 500 is also available as an injectable form containing 500 mg/5 mL of Acetyl-DL-leucine.
2. How Does Tanganil Work?
Tanganil 500 mg functions by stabilizing cell membrane polarization or enhancing the repolarization of vestibular nerve cells and hair cells in the vestibular system. This mechanism prevents the vestibular apparatus from being overstimulated, thereby controlling vertigo episodes.
3. Dosage and Administration
For Oral Tablets:
- Adults: 2 tablets (500 mg each) twice daily for 1–2 months to prevent recurrence.
- Children (6–12 years): 1 tablet twice daily.
Injectable Form:
Intravenous administration of 1 ampoule (500 mg) twice daily; up to 4 ampoules may be used if necessary.
If vertigo persists, consult a physician or pharmacist for dose adjustments.
For oral tablets, take with plain water during meals. Avoid using tanganil 500 with milk, fruit juices, or carbonated drinks.
Injectable forms should only be administered by healthcare professionals to ensure proper use and absorption.
4. Conditions Treated with Tanganil 500 mg
Tanganil is used to manage vertigo associated with:
- Hypertension
- Vestibular disorders.
- Migraines with vertigo.
- Drug-induced vertigo.
- Reflex-induced vertigo.
- Weather-related dizziness with symptoms like nausea and headaches.
- Chronic vestibular dysfunction.
- Stress-induced vertigo.
- Cerebral circulatory insufficiency.
5. Are there any potential side effects in using Tanganil 500mg?
- Skin Reactions: While rare, Tanganil may cause: Rash, itching, or urticaria. These side effects usually subside within days to weeks but should be reported to a doctor if persistent.
- Hypersensitivity: Avoid in patients allergic to Acetyl-DL-leucine, excipients, or wheat.
- Liver and Kidney Impairment: Patients with mild hepatic or renal impairment can use Tanganil under medical supervision. However, it is contraindicated in severe cases.
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Although clinical data suggest safety; Animal trial researches are not enough to conclude its safety relevance in humans. Therefore, Tananil 500mg use in pregnant or lactating women should only occur under strict medical supervision.
Tasks Requiring Concentration: Tanganil 500mg has no reported impact on concentration, but caution is advised for activities like driving or operating machinery.
6. Drug Interactions
No significant interactions with other drugs have been reported. However, always inform your doctor about any medications you are taking.
7. Missed or Overdose Management
If a dose is missed, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose.
No clinical reports of overdose exist, but adherence to prescribed doses is essential for safety.
Tanganil 500 mg is a prescription medication for managing vertigo and related symptoms. To ensure optimal treatment outcomes and minimize side effects, always use the medication under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
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