Uses of Agidexclo

Agidexclo is an antihistamine with anticholinergic properties, with mild to moderate sedation. It is effective in reducing the symptoms of fever, allergies and the common cold. To ensure the effectiveness of using Agidexclo, users need to follow the instructions of their doctor.

1.1. What is Agidexclo? Agidexclo belongs to the group of H1 antihistamines, with registration number VD-26092-17, manufactured by the branch of Agimexpharm Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company - Vietnam.
Agidexclo drug includes the following ingredients:
Main active ingredients: Dexchlorpheniramine content 2mg; Excipients: Lactose, corn starch, P.V.P, talc, magnesium stearate, aerosil. The drug is prepared in the form of 2mg tablets, blisters of 10 tablets, boxes of 10 blisters.
Agidexclo is recommended for use by children 6 years of age and older and adults.
1.2. What does Agidexclo do? Dexchlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine with mild to moderate sedation, preventing and alleviating allergic symptoms. Agidexclo helps to dry up body fluids and relieve symptoms of discharge such as watery eyes and runny nose.
Agidexclo drug is used in the following cases:
Conjunctivitis, rash, rhinitis (year-round or seasonal), allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, ... Drugs used to prevent vomiting, anti-motion sickness quite effective... Agidexclo is contraindicated in:
Patients who are allergic to the main ingredient Dexchlorpheniramine, other antihistamines with similar chemical structure or any of the excipients listed. above of the drug. The patient is being treated for an acute asthma attack. The patient has symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Patient has narrow angle glaucoma. The patient has bladder neck obstruction, gastric ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction. The patient is taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. Women who are in the lactation period. Children under 6 years old.

2.1. How to take Agidexclo Agidexclo is taken orally. Patients should take Agidexclo with 1 cup of filtered water, can be taken on an empty stomach or when full. Take Agidexclo tablets whole, do not break, crush or mix with any other mixture. 2.2. Dosage of the drug Agidexclo Children from 6 to 12 years old: Take half a tablet each time, 2-3 times a day. Adults and children over 12 years: Take 1 tablet each time, 3-4 times daily. Each dose should be taken at least 4 hours apart. Handling missed dose:
Take the dose of Agidexclo immediately when you remember. Usually medications can be taken 1 to 2 hours later than recommended on the leaflet or prescribed by your doctor. However, if the current time is too far from when you need to take the medicine, skipping the missed dose and never double the dose can be dangerous to your own health. Treatment of Overdose:
Symptoms: Overdose reactions to Agidexclo can vary from symptoms of central nervous system depression to excitation. Special cases of irritation may occur in children, manifesting cognitive disturbances, convulsions, coma . Symptoms and signs similar to atropine overdose: Dry mouth, flushing, dilated pupils, and gastrointestinal symptoms may also occur.
Treatment: There is currently no specific antidote for Agidexclo overdose. Intervention to remove the drug from the body should be done by induction of vomiting or gastric lavage. Mainly still symptomatic treatment and supportive treatment. Do not use stimulants. Vasopressors can be used to lower blood pressure.

Caution when using Agidexclo drug for the following subjects:
Patients with hypertension. Elderly patients are more likely to experience dizziness, postural hypotension, somnolence, and chronic constipation (due to the risk of bowel obstruction and paralytic ileus). Patients with severe liver or kidney failure. Pregnant women. Notes when using Agidexclo include:
Patients should not drink alcohol or stimulants while taking Agidexclo. The excipients of Agidexclo contain lactose, so the drug should not be used in patients with Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption. The ability to concentrate, drive or operate machinery may be affected, especially during the initial period of Agidexclo because it causes drowsiness. This phenomenon is more pronounced if Agidexclo is taken with alcoholic beverages or other drugs containing alcohol. Therefore, the patient should start taking the drug in the evening. Pregnancy: Only use Agidexclo for pregnant women when absolutely necessary (can be used in the first 6 months if really necessary). In particular, taking the drug during the third trimester of pregnancy can lead to serious reactions (such as seizures) in the newborn. Agidexclo can pass into breast milk in small amounts. Because Agidexclo drugs can cause serious reactions in a nursing infant, consideration should be given to either not breast-feeding or not to take Agidexclo.

The most common side effect of Agidexclo is somnolence. Other side effects of Agidexclo include: Erythema, urticaria, anaphylaxis, sweating chills, dry mouth, nose and throat and photosensitivity... Patients need to stop using Agidexclo and notify the doctor for appropriate treatment.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (such as Isocarboxazid, Procarbazine, Selegiline, ...) when used together with Agidexclo because it will prolong and increase the anticholinergic effect of antihistamines. Other sedatives and alcohol will increase the sedative effect of Agidexclo. Do not take Chlorpheniramine while using Agidexclo. It will cause allergy test results to be erroneous. Therefore, if you are taking Chlorpheniramine and have been prescribed Agidexclo, you should tell your doctor. Antidepressants (desipramine, amitriptyline...), Parkinson's disease drugs (benztropine, trihexyphenidyl), morphine pain relievers (dextropropoxyphen, codeine...) and anticoagulants may alter the effects of Agidexclo. . To avoid interactions, before being prescribed Agidexclo, patients should inform their doctors about all the drugs they are using, including functional foods. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate Agidexclo.

The storage time of Agidexclo is 24 months from the date of manufacture. Agidexclo medicine is stored at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, in a cool and dry place, avoiding direct sunlight. Do not leave Agidexclo medicine in a place with high humidity such as: Bathroom, refrigerator. Keep Agidexclo out of the reach of children. Above is all information about Agidexclo drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Agidexclo treatment at home because there may be unwanted side effects.