Stugeron is a brand-name medication commonly used to treat circulatory disorders, vestibular disorders, or to prevent motion sickness. When using this medication, it is necessary to be cautious of potential side effects that may affect the patient's health.
1. What medication is Stugeron?
Stugeron contains cinnarizine as its active ingredient, which is a piperazine derivative that has antihistamine H1 effects.
Cinnarizine works by blocking receptors in the vestibular terminal organs and inhibiting the activation process of histamine and acetylcholine secretion. Additionally, it has the effect of reducing smooth muscle contraction in blood vessels by selectively inhibiting the flow of calcium ions into depolarized cells during muscle contraction, thereby reducing the presence of calcium ions required for the induction and maintenance of vascular smooth muscle contraction in blood vessels. Research has shown that cinnarizine is non-toxic and does not interfere with the important physiological functions of the central nervous system, circulatory system, and respiratory system.
Therefore, cinnarizine is indicated for the following conditions:
• Vestibular disorders: Long-term treatment helps to reduce symptoms of vestibular dysfunction, including dizziness, lightheadedness, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, and nystagmus.
• Preventing motion sickness and preventing migraines.
• Long-term treatment of symptoms caused by cerebrovascular issues, including lightheadedness, dizziness, tinnitus, vascular headaches, excitation disorders, difficulty interacting with others, memory loss, and poor concentration.
• Long-term treatment of peripheral circulatory disorders such as Raynaud's disease causing cyanosis and cold extremities, intermittent claudication, vascular nutrition disorders, varicose veins, numbness, and nighttime cramps.
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity reactions to the medication or its excipients. Additionally, it is also noted in Parkinson's disease patients that Stugeron should only be used if the benefits outweigh the risks of exacerbating the condition, and its use during pregnancy should be cautiously considered.
2. How to use and the dosage of Stugeron 25mg
Dosage:
• For cerebral circulatory disorders: Adults: 1 25mg tablet each time, 3 times a day.
• For vestibular disorders: Adults: 1 25mg tablet each time, 3 times a day.
• For peripheral circulatory disorders: Adults: 2 to 3 25mg tablets each, 3 times a day.
• For motion sickness (sea, air travel): For adults and children from over 13 years old: Take 1 25mg tablet at least 30 minutes before departure and may repeat every 6 hours. For children aged 6-12 years: Take 1/2 25mg tablet 30 minutes before traveling.
How to use:
• The recommended maximum dose should not exceed 225mg per day.
• It is advised to take after meals to reduce stomach irritation.
3. What are the undesirable effects of Stugeron 25mg?
Some recorded side effects of the medication include:
• Digestive disorders are common when using high doses. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, defecating, nausea,..
• Headaches may occur.
• Dry mouth, weight gain, and excessive sweating may occur.
• Allergic reactions: Rare but can occur with varying degrees, from itching to severe allergic reactions causing difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, etc.
• Extrapyramidal symptoms such as tremors, muscle twitching, joint stiffness, etc,.. especially in the elderly or during long-term treatment.
• Additionally, the medication may lower blood pressure when taken in high doses.
4. Precautions when using Stugeron
• Before use, you need to be attentive to your allergy history. If you are allergic to any of the components of the medication or to other medications or foods, you should inform your doctor.
• Be cautious when taking the medication after meals, as this medication, or other antihistamines, may cause epigastric pain.
• Drowsiness may affect your ability to work or operate vehicles and machinery. Particularly during the initial stages of treatment, the medication may worsen this condition, so be cautious.
• Cinnarizine should not be used long-term in the elderly, as it may increase the risk of or cause extrapyramidal symptoms, and it may sometimes be associated with feelings of depression during long-term use.
• For patients with low blood pressure, caution is needed when using high doses, as it may worsen hypotension.
• For pregnant and breastfeeding women, the risks and benefits of the medication should be considered before starting treatment.
• In case of overdose, symptoms such as excessive dizziness, drowsiness, coma, vomiting, or sometimes extrapyramidal symptoms may occur. In case of an overdose, the patient should be taken to a healthcare facility for appropriate symptom management and medical care, as there is currently no specific antidote for this overdose. Although most cases are not severe, there have been reports of death due to overdose. Therefore, it is crucial to be cautious when using the medication, especially in children.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.
Hoping that through this article, you have learned what Stugeron 25mg medication is and the precautions to take when using the medication. Always consult your doctor before use to ensure minimizing the risk of affecting your health.
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