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Virazom drug is often used in the treatment of diseases related to the digestive system such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease.... The following article will analyze more clearly how to use it. Uses and precautions when using Virazom.
1. Learn about the drug Virazom
Virazom is made in the form of capsules containing the main ingredient is Omeprazole with a strength of 20mg. With the above main ingredients, Virazom is a gastrointestinal drug.2. Uses and indications of Virazom
Virazom drug with the mechanism of action causes rapid inhibition of gastric secretion due to any stimulus, the best effect at the final stage of gastric acid secretion.Indications for the use of Virazom:
Support to reduce and improve symptoms for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease - oesophagus; Treatment of symptoms of peptic ulcer disease; Support to reduce symptoms of people with Zollinger - Ellison syndrome; Combine with other antibiotics to kill H.pylori bacteria - the cause of stomach infections and treat frequent heartburn over-the-counter.
3. Dosage - How to take Virazom
The drug is made in capsule form, so users take it orally (swallow) to ensure the best effect.
Recommended dosage:
For people with esophagitis caused by gastroesophageal reflux - oesophagitis: Take 1 time a day, from 20 to 40mg each time, for 4 - 8 weeks of continuous treatment; then use the maintenance dose once a day 20mg each time; For people with peptic ulcer disease: 1 time a day, 20mg each time, more severe cases can take 40mg. Peptic ulcer is treated for 8 weeks and duodenal ulcer is treated for up to 4 weeks; For people with Zollinger - Ellison syndrome: 60mg once a day (or 20 - 120mg per day). For higher doses, use 80mg/day, twice a day. The above dosage is for reference only, because it depends on the condition and condition of each person, so you need to consult a doctor.
4. Cases of contraindications to the drug Virazom
Please do not use the drug if you are sensitive to any of its ingredients.
5. Possible side effects of Virazom
Effects on the central nervous system such as fatigue, drowsiness, headache, dizziness; Impact on the digestive system such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, hangover, indigestion, vomiting, abdominal distension; Effects on mucous membranes, skin such as itching, urticaria, rash; Affects the metabolic system, increases transaminase levels.
6. Note when using Virazom
Use caution with long-term use of the drug for people at risk of reduced absorption of vitamin B12.
For people with a history of abnormal signs such as: suspected or ongoing stomach ulcer, vomiting blood, black stools, prolonged vomiting, weight loss need to be diagnosed to exclude the possibility the possibility of melanoma because when using drugs can reduce symptoms leading to late diagnosis.
There have been results proving that the decrease of Mg in the blood, the appearance of symptoms such as delirium, dizziness, fatigue, ventricular arrhythmias, muscle stiffness, convulsions and mostly happens silently, difficult to detect. Therefore, it is necessary to add more Mg. Active ingredients can cross the placenta, adversely affecting the fetus, so if you are pregnant, you should consider when using the drug. The drug is not recommended for use by women who are breastfeeding.
Above is important information about the use of Virazom. Hopefully with the above sharing will bring a lot of useful information, helping patients to use the treatment more effectively.
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