Aruxil 30 mg+10 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Almitrine bismesylate raubasine |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
Indications
- Reduction of neurological damage & accelerates recovery after cerebral stroke
- Minor age-related neurological disorders
- Some visual disorders related to the circulation
- Some disorders of the inner ear related to circulation (hearing loss, dizziness, buzzing sounds in the ear)
Pharmacology
Combines raubasine, a vasodilator, and almitrine, a respiratory stimulant. Raubasine has adrenolytic activity and is predominantly related to a post-synaptic blocking effect. In conditions of cerebral hypoxia, almitrine increases the partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) and oxygen saturation in arterial blood (SaO2) without modifying ventilatory parameters.
Dosage & Administration
1 tablet once or twice daily, taken separately several hours apart, without exceeding 2 tablets per day or as directed by a registered physician
Interaction
Do not associate with MAO-l (monoamine oxidase inhibitor). Not to be used concurrently with other almitrine-containing preparations
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the tablet or severe hepatic impairment
Side Effects
- Weight loss
- Nausea
- Sensations of heaviness or burning in the stomach
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Insomnia
- Drowsiness
- Agitation
- Anxiety
- Dizziness
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended in pregnancy. Use with caution when the expected benefit to the mother is greater than the possible risk to the fetus
Precautions & Warnings
Due to the presence of lactose, should not be used in the case of galactosemia, glucose and galactose malabsorption syndrome, or lactose deficiency. Do not exceed the recommended dose
Overdose Effects
Signs include tachycardia, arterial hypotension, polypnoea, and respiratory alkalosis
Therapeutic Class
Cerebral vasodilator & neurosensory oxygenator drugs
Storage Conditions
Store at a cool and dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children