Uses of Vacohistin 8

Vacohistin 8 is an anti-vertigo drug. It is commonly prescribed to treat problems related to balance disorders or to relieve symptoms of vertigo. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Vacohistin 8 exactly as directed by your doctor.

Vacohistin 8 has the main ingredient Betahistine dihydrochloride 8mg, belongs to the group of psychotropic drugs, used to treat diseases such as:
Symptoms of dizziness caused by vestibular: Betahistine ingredient relaxes the anterior sphincter muscle. capillaries, thus increasing circulation and reducing the accumulation of endolymphatic fluid in the inner ear. It also improves cerebral circulation, increasing blood flow through the internal carotid and vertebral arteries. Therefore, Vacohistin 8 is effective in the treatment of dizziness and lightheadedness. Meniere's syndrome: With manifestations including dizziness, tinnitus, vomiting, headache, hearing loss. The mean plasma half-life of Vacohistin 8 is 3 to 4 hours and is almost completely excreted in the urine within 24 hours.

How to use: Vacohistin 8 is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, a variety of medicine boxes with different weights. The drug is taken orally during or after meals. The duration of drug treatment is about 2 to 3 months or longer depending on the severity of the disease.
Dosage of the drug:
Use from 1-2 tablets a day, use 3 times a day with the drug weight 8mg; For drugs weighing 16mg, use from 1/2 tablet to 1 tablet, 3 times a day; Or 1 tablet 24mg x 2 times/day. Contraindications:
Do not use Vacohistin 8 for patients with peptic ulcer and pheochromocytoma. Do not use Vacohistin 8 for people who are hypersensitive or allergic to Betahistine dihydrochloride and any of its ingredients.

Patients taking drugs containing Betahistine may experience the following side effects: Headache, gastrointestinal effects with accompanying symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth and cramping pain belly . These symptoms are usually not severe and subside between doses.
Patients taking Betahistine may experience some hypersensitivity and allergic reactions. According to clinical studies, Betahistine may cause some side effects related to allergies and skin. These include rashes in certain areas of the body; itchy; swelling of the face, tongue and mouth. Other hypersensitivity reactions reported include tingling, numbness, burning sensation, dyspnea, and shortness of breath. However, patients do not need to worry too much about these reactions, because of the fact that hypersensitivity reactions will quickly decrease or disappear after betahistine is discontinued.

Care should be taken to administer the drug to patients with asthma . Do not use the drug for women who are pregnant and breastfeeding. Vacohistin 8 should be used with caution in patients with bronchial asthma, a history of peptic ulcers or diseases related to the gastrointestinal tract. When using the drug for children under 18 years old, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

Drug interactions are conditions that change the effectiveness of a drug or increase unwanted side effects of a drug when used concurrently with another drug. Here are some drugs when used with Vacohistin 8 that can cause interactions such as:
Acrivastine, Alimemazine, Amitriptyline, Amitriptyline, Amoxapine: The therapeutic effect of Betahistine may be reduced when used in combination with other drugs. medicine above. Amphetamine: May reduce the sedative and stimulant effects of Betahistine. Benzphetamine: Vacohistin 8 may reduce the sedative and stimulant activities of Benzphetamine. Benzylpenicilloyl polylysine: Betahistine may decrease the effectiveness of Benzylpenicilloyl polylysine. When used in combination with antihistamines, including Vacohistin 8 will increase unwanted side effects of drugs belonging to the MAOIs group, antidepressants and Parkinson's treatment. Above is information about uses, doses and precautions when using Vacohistin 8. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Vacohistin 8 exactly as directed by your doctor.