Tiniril 8 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Betahistine dihydrochloride |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Meniere's disease
- Meniere-like syndromes
- Vertigo
- Tinnitus
- Progressive loss of hearing
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Description
- Histamine analog
- Improves circulation in the inner ear
- Pressure reduction on the membranous labyrinth
- Relieves symptoms of Meniere's disease
Pharmacology
- Acts as histamine H1-receptor agonist
- Vasodilatory effect on blood vessels
- Reduction in endolymphatic pressure
- Increases vestibulocochlear blood flow
- Elevates levels of neurotransmitters including serotonin
Dosage & Administration
- Initial oral treatment 8-16mg three times daily
- Maintenance doses 24-48mg daily
- Preferred with meals
- Adjustable dosage for individual patient needs
- Improvement observed after a couple of weeks of treatment
Interactions
- No proven hazardous interactions
- Potential interactions with ethanol, pyrimethamine with dapsone, salbutamol, and H1 antagonists
Contraindications
- Patients with phaeochromocytoma
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance
Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated
- No known serious adverse effects
- Possible gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, rashes, pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety not completely established in human pregnancy
- No known teratogenic effect in animals
- Excreted in breast milk
- Potential benefits should be carefully assessed before prescribing in pregnancy
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with peptic ulcer or a history of peptic ulceration
- Exercise caution in patients with bronchial asthma
- Caution in patients with urticaria, rashes, or allergic rhinitis
- Caution in patients with severe hypotension
- Avoid driving and operating machinery if affected by drowsiness
Overdose Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dyspepsia
- Ataxia
- Seizures
- More serious complications possible in intentional overdose
- No specific antidote
- Gastric lavage and symptomatic treatment recommended
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs used in Meniere's diseases
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children