Uses of Khouma

Khouma belongs to the group of cardiovascular drugs, prepared in the form of film-coated tablets. The main ingredient of Khouma is Nebivolol, which is indicated in the treatment of essential hypertension. However, Khouma medicine can also cause some side effects such as headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, constipation... Therefore, patients need to learn carefully before using Khouma
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The main ingredient of Khouma is the active ingredient Nebivolol. This active ingredient is a Racemic mixture consisting of two isomers. Both forms combine a pharmacological action: selective and competitive beta-blocker for the action of the d-nebivolol isomer. Khouma also has mild vasodilator properties due to an interaction with L-arginine.

The use of Khouma is to treat essential hypertension and mild to moderate stable heart failure in patients 70 years of age and older. Khouma can be combined with other treatments.
However, Khouma is also contraindicated in some of the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug. People with liver failure or impaired liver function. People with acute heart failure or cardiogenic shock. People who are suffering from conduction disorder in the sinus node. Patients with a history of bronchospasm or bronchial asthma, metabolic acidosis, hypotension, bradycardia or severe peripheral circulatory disorders.

Khouma drug used in the treatment of hypertension in adults is applied at a dose of 5mg/day. Patients should take the medicine at the same time of day. Khouma drug has a clear effect of lowering blood pressure after 1 to 2 weeks of treatment. Sometimes, it can take up to 4 weeks for optimal effect. For the elderly, the starting dose of Khouma can be applied at 2.5mg/day and if necessary, the dose can be increased to 5mg/day. However, in these cases it is necessary to be careful and closely monitor the patient. Treatment of chronic heart failure uses an initial Khouma dose of 1.25 mg/day and increases the dose in increments based on tolerability. The time to increase Khouma dose may be 1 to 2 weeks apart. May increase to 2.5mg/day and then to 5mg/day and 10mg/day. Note: The recommended dose of Khouma is for reference only. Therefore, before using Khouma, patients need to follow the doctor's instructions.

If you miss a dose of Khouma, use it as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Khouma and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not double the dose of Khouma, because it can cause an overdose. To overcome the situation of missing a dose of Khouma, patients can set an alarm or ask their loved ones to remind them. In case of accidentally using Khouma drug in excess of prescribed and showing some unwanted signs, it is necessary to take the patient to the emergency room immediately.

Khouma medicine may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case, the side effects of Khouma can occur in varying degrees from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Khouma include: Abdominal pain, stomach pain, bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, ... These side effects may occur at the beginning of treatment or after when increasing the dose of Khouma. Usually, side effects from Khouma can be transient or subside over time.
However, in some cases Khouma medicine can cause serious unwanted side effects with rare reactions. These reactions may appear within minutes of using Khouma or longer within a few days. When serious side effects appear: nightmares, depression, bronchospasm, exacerbation of psoriasis, angioedema, hypersensitivity reactions, psychosis, Raynaud's syndrome, chronic heart failure ...then the patient should stop using Khouma and go to a medical facility for immediate medical assistance.
Some notes in the process of using Khouma include:
For women who are pregnant and breastfeeding, they should be careful when using Khouma and if possible, they should avoid using this medicine. Patients should be advised to use Khouma from their doctor, and carefully analyze the benefits and risks before using the drug. Khouma may change how it works as well as increase its side effects. Therefore, in order to avoid Khouma drug interactions, patients should provide their doctor with a list of previously used drugs, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, herbs,... When using Khouma, it is important to save Watch for signs of an allergic reaction to the drug. Patients should report their reactions to their doctor so that they can be treated promptly. Khouma medicine can make patients feel dizzy, headache. Therefore, people who operate machinery or drive vehicles should pay attention when using the drug to ensure safety. Above is all information about Khouma medicine, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Note, Khouma is a prescription drug, so patients absolutely cannot buy and treat it at home because they may experience unwanted side effects.