Optimin 25 mg+50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.10 (50's pack: ৳ 155.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Meclizine pyridoxine |
| Company | Cosmic pharma ltd |
Indications
- Prevention and treatment of nausea
- Prevention and treatment of vomiting
- Prevention and treatment of dizziness
- Prevention and treatment of motion sickness
- Prevention and treatment of radiation sickness
- Prevention and treatment of vertigo associated with diseases of the vestibular system
Pharmacology
- Meclizine as a piperazine-derivative antihistamine
- Antiemetic properties
- Anticholinergic properties
- Antihistaminic properties
- Reduces sensitivity of the labyrinthine apparatus
- Action mediated through nerve pathways to the vomiting center
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for adults and children 12 years of age & over
- Nausea and vomiting dosage
- Motion sickness dosage
- Radiation sickness dosage
- Vertigo dosage
- Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) dosage
Interaction
- Potentiation by concurrent use of Ethanol
- Potentiation by concurrent use of CNS depressant agents
- Potentiation by concurrent use of anticholinergics
- Increase in the absorption of digoxin by decreasing gastrointestinal motility
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Meclizine Hydrochloride and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Lowest risk of teratogenicity
- Safety for use in nursing mother not established
Precautions & Warnings
- Impairment of ability to perform hazardous activities
- Avoidance of alcoholic beverages
- Caution in patients with asthma, glaucoma, or enlargement of the prostate gland
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdose
- Treatment for overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-emetic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Storage below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children