Uses of Motidram

Motidram belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs, with the ingredient Cinnarizine 25 mg. The drug is used for sedation during lightheadedness, dizziness, or motion sickness. To ensure the effectiveness of using Motidram, users need to follow the instructions of a specialist.

1. What are the effects of Motidram?


1.1. What is Motidram? Motidram belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs, with registration number VD-24829-16, manufactured by OPV Pharmaceutical Company. The active ingredient is Cinnarizine 25mg.
The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, blisters of 10 tablets, boxes of 2 blisters or 10 blisters.
Motidram is used for both adults and children.
1.2. What does Motidram do? Active ingredient Cinarizin is an H1-antagonist, has sedative effects and effectively treats vestibular disorders.
Motidram is prescribed by doctors in the following cases:
Maintenance treatment of labyrinthine disorders, including dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, eye twitching, real nausea and vomiting; Treatment of symptoms of cerebrovascular origin such as: tinnitus, dizziness, headache, memory loss, irritability and lack of concentration. Treatment of peripheral circulatory disorders such as claudication, Raynaud's, acromegaly, limb ulcers and nutritional disorders. Motion sickness room. Prevention of migraine headaches. The use of Motidram is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients are allergic to the main ingredient Cinarizin or any of the excipients of Motidram. Patient has porphyria.

2. How to use Motidram


2.1. How to take Motidram Motidram is taken orally, after meals. Patients should take the tablet whole with filtered water, do not crush, break it in half or mix it with other mixtures. It is necessary to strictly follow the dose prescribed by the doctor, do not arbitrarily add or reduce the dose of Motidram without the approval of the treating doctor. 2.2. Dosage of the drug Motidram Adults:
Cerebral circulatory disorders: 3 times a day, 1 tablet each time. Peripheral circulatory disorders: 3 times a day, 2 to 3 tablets each time. Dizziness: 3 times a day, 1 tablet each time. Motion sickness: Adults: take 1 tablet half an hour before the trip, repeat every 6 hours. Children: Take half the adult dose. Handling when missed dose:
In case of missing dose of Motidram, it is recommended to supplement as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose of Motidram and use a new dose. Overdose treatment:
There is a lot of information about Motidram overdose.

3. Note when taking Motidram


Do not use Motidram beyond the expiry date indicated on the package or the tablet is moldy, watery, discolored or the packaging is open. Patients with Parkinson's should only take Motidram if taking the medication really matters more than the risk of making the disease worse. Pregnant and lactating women should weigh the benefits of the need for treatment over the potential risk to the baby. Motidram should not be used by people who drive, operate machinery or need to concentrate because the drug has a side effect of causing drowsiness.

4. Side effects of Motidram


At therapeutic doses, Motidram is well tolerated. However, during the use of Motidram, patients may still experience side effects such as:
Temporarily: Drowsiness and mild digestive disturbances only occur when used with high doses. Rarely: Headache, dry mouth, sweating, weight gain and sometimes allergies. Most temporary effects will go away on their own after a few days. In susceptible patients, the dose should be initiated at a dose of 1 tablet x 3 times daily and gradually increased until optimal effect is achieved.

5. Motidram drug interactions


Alcohol, tricyclic antidepressants, central nervous system depressants, if used concurrently with Motidram, may increase the drowsiness effect of these drugs or that of Motidram.
To avoid interactions, before being prescribed Motidram, the patient should inform the doctor about the drugs they are using, including functional foods. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate Motidram.

6. How to store Motidram


The shelf life of Motidram is 24 months from the date of manufacture; The drug is stored at room temperature < 30 degrees Celsius, in a cool and dry place, avoiding direct sunlight. Do not leave Motidram in places with high humidity such as refrigerators, bathrooms. Keep Motidram out of the reach of children. Above is all information about Motidram drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Note, Motidram is a prescription drug, patients absolutely must not buy drugs to treat at home because they may experience unwanted side effects.

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