Use of Vimatine

What is Vimatine? Vimatine is a herbal medicine used to treat rheumatic diseases. This remedy has been collected by doctors and is included in famous herbal books such as Vietnamese medicinal plants and herbs, edited by Prof. Do Tat Loi and Medicinal Plants and Medicinal Animals in Vietnam by the Institute of Medicinal Materials. In this article, we will send you detailed information about Vimatine drug.

The main ingredients in each Vimatine tablet include:
Code of Thu Thuong Truc Moc Huong Dia Dan Que Chi Excipients: Starch, lactose, talc, HPMC, PEG 4000, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, erythrosine lake color. The strychnine precursor has psychoactive effects including stimulation of reflex functions in the spinal cord, stimulation of respiratory and vasomotor centers in the medulla oblongata, and sensory centers of the cerebral cortex. The drug also increases gastric secretion, stimulates digestion, stimulates appetite. Code money is often used in rheumatism, polio, joint pain, numbness in the limbs, pain in the limbs, neuralgia, swelling and pain due to trauma or impaired digestive function.
Commercial herbs with the main components of essential oils are atractylodin, hinesol and hydroxy atractylon. It has a spicy, bitter and warm taste and is used to treat flatulence, diarrhea, poor appetite, night blindness, ... In addition, Thuong Truc also works to reduce pain, swelling of the knee joints, and weakness of the legs.
Thanks to the above ingredients, the drug is indicated in the treatment of rheumatic diseases, aches and pains, joint swelling, numbness in the limbs, neuralgia ...
Vimatine is not used in these cases. Case:
Patients with history of allergy to syphilis, trade or any of the ingredients of the drug Heat rheumatism, high fever patients Pregnant women Children under 5 years old

2.1. How to use Vimatine is used orally. The patient swallows the entire Vimatine tablet with water, do not chew or crush it because it will reduce the effectiveness of the drug. The drug is taken immediately after a meal to reduce the side effects of the drug.
2.2. Dosage Adults: 2 tablets / time, 2 times a day or 1 tablet / time, 3 times a day Children from 5 to 15 years old: 1 tablet / time, 2 times a day. Maintenance dose 1 tablet / time, 2 times a day if still mild pain Each course of treatment lasts 4-6 weeks, stop if pain is gone.

Patients using Vimatine may experience some unwanted effects such as: hangover, discomfort... The symptoms will disappear when the drug is stopped.
When experiencing unwanted effects during Vimatine treatment, patients need to notify their doctor for advice.

Symptoms of Vimatine overdose: yawning, drooling, photophobia, vomiting, rapid pulse. In severe cases, convulsions, dilated pupils, constriction of bulging eye tendons, difficulty breathing and asphyxiation may occur.
When signs of drug overdose appear, to limit the risk of convulsions, it is necessary to bring the patient to a dark room, avoid all stimuli, use anticonvulsant drugs, sleeping pills. Supportive treatment is by intubation if necessary, gastric lavage to limit the absorption of drugs into the body.

If the symptoms do not improve after using Vimatine, the patient should notify and consult the treating doctor. Overdosage of Vimatine can increase unwanted effects of the drug. Patients should strictly follow the instructions and dosage as directed by the doctor. Use of Vimatine does not affect the ability to drive, use machines or do activities requiring alertness. The drug should be stored in a closed container, in a dry place, at a temperature below 30oC, away from direct light. Above is all information about the use of Vimatine, patients should carefully read the instructions for use of the drug on the package as well as strictly follow the indications and dosage of the drug. This will ensure the effectiveness of the treatment and prevent unwanted side effects.