Ankitamol drug effects


Ankitamol belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics. The drug is often used in a number of diseases such as: flu, fever, treatment of Gout and bone and joint diseases...

1. Ingredients of the drug ankitamol


Ingredients of the drug Ankitamol include:
Acetaminophen with a strength of 200mg. Bach Chi powder with the content is 120mg. Canhkina powder with a content of 120mg. In addition, Ankitamol also has a sufficient combination of excipients. The drug has a dosage form: Tablets. Drug Visa Number/ Registration Number/ Registration Number: VNB-1323-03, Ankitamol is manufactured by Hanoi Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company - VIETNAM.

2. Ankitamol drug effect


Acetaminophen (200mg) aka Paracetamol. This is an ingredient that appears in most cold and flu medicines. Has antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects and works according to the general mechanism of non-Steroid anti-inflammatory drugs. Inhibits COX enzyme, thereby preventing the conversion of arachidonic acid into Prostagladin, a substance that participates in the mechanism of causing fever in the body. The drug will work through the mechanism of vasodilation and increased peripheral blood flow. But this mechanism is still facing mixed opinions. Canhkina powder (120mg) is a powder that is crushed from the bark of the Canhkina plant. This is a plant that is widely grown in South America. According to some studies, the bark of this tree contains quinine, a substance that acts on the temperature regulation center in the medulla oblongata. Therefore, it has a very fast antipyretic effect for mild cases of fever. In addition, quinine also has the effect of killing malaria parasites. Angelica powder (120mg): According to some studies, angelica powder has the effect of eliminating rheumatism, pain relief. Therefore, this ingredient is often used in the treatment of colds, sinusitis, and rhinitis thanks to its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

3. Indications for drug use


Ankitamol is widely used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain and fever. In addition, used to relieve flu symptoms such as headache, runny nose, sneezing and fever,... Ankitamol only works to treat symptoms caused by flu, illness, fever, no therapeutic effect.
Pain relief:
The drug is used to temporarily relieve pain in the treatment of mild and moderate pain such as: Headache, toothache and menstrual pain... The drug has no effect on rheumatism, only works. reduce pain symptoms. Salicylates can be substituted (preferred in patients with contraindications or intolerance to salicylates) for mild pain or fever. Antipyretic effect:
This drug is often used to reduce body temperature in patients with fever. Quick cold relief:
The drug has a quick cooling effect when the patient encounters a cold when traveling in the wind or cold.

4. Dosage and how to take medicine


For adults and children, over 12 years old: The recommended dose is 1-2 tablets/time, use 3-4 times a day. The patient takes the medicine after eating or when he has a fever. Each dose must be spaced at least 4-6 hours apart, no more than 1000mg per day. For children 4-12 years old: Take 1 tablet/time, 3-4 times daily. For children under 4 years old, other preparations should be used to suit their age. How to use Ankitamol effectively:
Ankitamol is made in the form of tablets with a thin outer shell for the purpose of avoiding changes by gastric secretions. This medicine is taken orally. Note that the drug should be taken after eating to avoid harm to the stomach. If the symptoms appear strongly, it can be used immediately but must ensure that the patient's stomach is not empty. The patient should take the drug about 20 minutes after a meal and with a little water.

5. Contraindications


Cases of contraindications to taking Ankitamol include:
Patients with a history of anemia, heart disease, lung, kidney or liver disease. People who are hypersensitive to the ingredients in the drug. People with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Normally, people who are allergic to any substance in the composition of the drug should not use it. Some other cases are specified in the drug leaflet or doctor's prescription. Contraindications of the drug Ankitamol must be understood as absolute contraindications. That is, not for any reason that is contraindicated to be flexible to use the drug.

6. Side effects


At therapeutic doses, Ankitamol is well tolerated. However, the process of using Ankitamol, patients may still experience side effects such as:
Common: Skin rash and other allergic reactions, usually erythema or urticaria. But sometimes it is more severe and may be accompanied by drug fever and mucosal lesions. Patients with known hypersensitivity to salicylates are rarely susceptible to this drug and related drugs. Uncommon: In isolated cases, the drug has caused neutropenia, thrombocytopenia and pancytopenia. Feeling of nausea, vomiting, hematopoietic disorders, anemia, (neutropenia, pancytopenia and leukopenia), kidney disease and nephrotoxicity with long-term abuse. Rare: Hypersensitivity reactions. If experiencing these symptoms, the patient should stop using Ankitamol and notify the doctor for appropriate treatment.

7. Drug interactions


When using Ankitamol in high doses and for a long time together with anticoagulant drugs such as Coumarin and Indandion will cause clotting or bleeding disorders. Drugs acting on the central nervous system such as sleeping pills, antidepressants, tranquilizers and alcohol, ... when used together Ankitamol will cause irreversible damage to liver cells. When taking Ankitamol with Phenothiazines may cause excessive hypothermia.

8. Some other notes


Ankitamol only treats the symptoms, not the cause of the disease. Therefore, it should be noted when using, in some cases, it accidentally loses important symptoms. During the use of the drug should always monitor liver function. Liver condition can worsen, even hepatitis can appear without warning symptoms. The drug Ankitamol does not pose any danger to life for pregnant and lactating women, but when using it, you should consult a specialist doctor. Above is all information about Ankitamol drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Ankitamol to treat at home because there may be unwanted side effects.

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