Does Pruzena antiemetic drug affect the fetus?

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Antiemetic Pruzena is used to relieve nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, to treat vomiting caused by morning sickness. The following is the information about Pruzena antiemetic drug need to know before taking the drug.

1. The effect of the antiemetic Pruzena


Ingredients in Pruzena antiemetic drug include Doxylamine combined with Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) to help reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Besides, Doxylamine in Pruzena antiemetic is an antihistamine that causes drowsiness. Therefore, Pruzena provides temporary relief from insomnia.
Indications for using Pruzena antiemetic:
Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy; Vomiting due to morning sickness; Helps treat temporary insomnia. Contraindications to the use of Pruzena antiemetics:
Do not use Pruzena antiemetics in people who are sensitive to Doxylamine, Pyridoxine, Ethanolamine derivatives or any of its ingredients. Pruzena is not recommended for use in children.

2. Dosage and usage of antiemetic Pruzena


How to use: Pruzena antiemetic drug is taken orally, in order to alleviate the symptoms of nausea and vomiting in the morning, the main dose should be taken at bedtime the night before.
Dosage:
The usual dose in adults is 2 tablets / time / day and taken before going to bed. Anti-nausea medicine for pregnant women with severe morning sickness, feeling nauseous and vomiting throughout the day, the dose can be increased by 1 tablet in the morning or afternoon.

3. Note when using Pruzena antiemetic drug


Possible side effects during the use of Pruzena:
Cardiovascular effects: Feeling nervous, heart palpitations; Central Nervous System Effects: Feeling dizzy, disorienting, somnolence, headache, paradoxical CNS stimulation; Effects on the urinary tract: Difficulty urinating or urinary retention; Effects on the digestive tract: Loss of appetite, dry mouth; Effects on vision: Blurred vision, double vision. Using Pruzena in high doses can lead to seizures. Besides, some allergic reactions, anaphylaxis after taking the drug, blood organ disorders such as agranulocytosis, even hemolytic anemia may also occur.
The above side effects may not be fully listed by category. In case you feel uncomfortable while taking Pruzena antiemetic, it is best to consult your doctor or pharmacist for guidance on appropriate treatment.
Precautions before taking Pruzena:
Should avoid doing jobs that require alertness and concentration such as driving or operating machinery after taking the drug, because Pruzena antiemetic drug has the potential to cause drowsiness; Patients with double angle glaucoma, pyloric obstruction, peptic ulcer, urinary tract obstruction such as bladder obstruction or prostatic hyperplasia, hyperthyroidism, increased intraocular pressure, elevated blood pressure, tachycardia should be very careful when using Pruzena; Taking antiemetics during pregnancy does not increase the rate of malformations or affect the fetus because Pruzena belongs to class A drugs - can be used for pregnant women and women of reproductive age; Women who are breastfeeding should be cautious and consult a doctor before use. Drug interactions:
Anticholinergic drugs: When used concurrently with narcotic analgesics, phenothiazines and other psychotropic drugs (especially with high anticholinergic properties), tricyclic antidepressants , Quinidine and antiarrhythmic drugs, antihistamines can cause central or peripheral anticholinergic syndrome; Cholinergic drugs: With the therapeutic effect of cholinergic drugs including donepezil, rivastigmine and tacrine, it is possible to oppose drugs with anticholinergic properties; Central nervous system depressants: Concomitant use with CNS depressants may potentiate the sedative effect, including alcohol containing benzodiazepines, barbiturates, Narcotic analgesics and other sedatives. . Because of this effect, when using the drug for the purpose of sedation, it should be carefully monitored; Avoid taking with alcohol because it can increase central nervous system depression. Above are the uses of Pruzena antiemetic drug, dosage and note when using. To ensure the safety of your health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, you need to take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor.

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