Vertin 8 MG Tablet

An anti-vertigo drug, Vertin 8 MG Tablet is used for the treatment of vertigo associated with the Meniere’s disease (disorder of your inner ear). The medicine decreases the pressure in your ears, which is supposedly the reason for the sense of nausea, dizziness and vertigo related to the disease. It is available in the tablet form, to be taken orally.

The dosage of medicine depends on your overall general health, the severity of the condition and how your body reacts to the first dose. You must follow the instructions of your doctor and complete the course of this medicine. If you miss a dose you can take it later, but do not take two doses at once to make up for a missed dose.

Listed below are certain precautions that you need to keep in mind before taking medicine:

• The medicine may worsen the symptoms of breathing problems; hence talk to your doctor if you have asthma.
• A liver disease may result in the building up of medication in the body, causing more side effects.
• Medicine may lead to an increase in the symptoms associated with stomach ulcer. You must have a detailed discussion with your doctor regarding the effect the medicine can have on you if you have stomach ulcer and whether you would require any special monitoring
• It is advisable not to use this medicine if you are pregnant.

The possible mild side effects of medicine are headache, heartburn, indigestion, bloating, nausea or vomiting. These symptoms generally go away in a few days. You can consult your doctor if they are persistent or bothersome. However, it is advisable to check with your doctor as early as possible if you face the following symptoms:

• A sign of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms include swelling of your face and throat, hives or difficulty in breathing
• Itching or rashes
• Pain in the stomach

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• Meniere's Disease

• Vertigo

• Pheochromocytoma

  This medicine is not recommended in the patients with a condition called Pheochromocytoma.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended in the patients with a known history of allergy to Vertin 8 MG Tablet.

• Ulcer

• Asthma

• Nausea

• Headache

• Indigestion

• Bloating

• Skin Rash

• Trouble Sleeping

• Fast Heartbeat

• Difficulty In Breathing

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 16 to 17 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  No sufficient information is available about the peak levels of this medicine in the body. It is well observed orally. The presence of food may delay the absorption of this medicine.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss with your doctor about the potential benefits and risks of this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  Habit forming tendencies were reported

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss with your doctor about the potential benefits and risks of this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is advised not to consume alcohol along with the medicine as it increases the chances of dizziness and other side effects.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is advised not to consume alcohol along with the medicine as it increases the chances of dizziness and other side effects.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Much information is not available about the effect on the function of kidney due to the consumption of medicine but it is advised to drink a lot of water to prevent any gastrointestinal disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Any patient with the history of any liver disease is advised to consult the doctor before taking medicine. Any injury in the liver will lead to accumulation of the drug in the body.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Vertin 8 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Zevert 8 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Gidihist 8 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Govert 8 MG Tablet

  Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Emvex 8 MG Tablet

  Alembic Ltd

• Oxol 100 MG Infusion

  Venus Remedies Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of medicine, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If its almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Vertin 8 MG Tablet is a histamine analogue. It works as a partial histamine H1 receptor agonist and histamine H3-receptor antagonist, thus reduces the pressure in the inner ear by increasing the blood flow.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Consumption of alcohol along with medicine increases the risk of side effects like dizziness.

• Interaction with Medicine

  The patient is advised to inform the doctor about any drug or vitamin, he is currently using. The use of other drugs may change the effect of the medicine and may also increase the risk of side effects. It may interact with the following drugs in an unsafe way: Antihistamines, Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and Beta-2 agonists.

• Interaction with Disease

  Pheochromocytoma

  Patients suffering from Pheochromocytoma are advised not to take medicine. In case of necessity the patient must inform the doctor about the presence of the above mentioned disease.

• Interaction with Food

  When it is taken while the food is present in the body, the process of absorption of medicine slows down.

• Ques : What is Vertin 8 MG Tablet?

  Ans : It is a medication which has Betahistine as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by mimicking histamine to enhance the blood flow in the inner ear and for reducing pressure. Vertin 8 mg tablet is used to treat conditions such as Vertigo, Meniere's disease, Dizzy, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, and Dizzy head.

• Ques : What are the uses of Vertin 8 MG Tablet?

  Ans : It is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Vertigo, Meniere's disease, Dizzy, Tinnitus, and Hearing loss. It also improves lightheadedness and Dizzy head. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Vertin 8 mg tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Vertin 8 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Vertin 8 mg tablet is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of medicine which are Nausea, Headache, Indigestion, and Bloating. Some other side effects of these medications are Skin rash, sleeping troubles, fast heartbeat, and breathing difficulties. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of medicine.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of medicine?

  Ans : It should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is important to dispose of expired and unused medications properly to avoid adverse effects.

• Ques : Does Vertin 8 MG Tablet cause drowsiness?

  Ans : The usage of medicine can result in a few side effects. These do not include drowsiness but it is a possibility that the medicine belonging to the anti-vertigo class of drugs may lead to drowsiness. The patient should consult a doctor about the dosage, uses and side effects that it may have on the patient before consuming it. It should not be taken with any ongoing medication without the doctor advising it.

• Ques : Can I use Vertin 8 MG Tablet for nausea?

  Ans : Yes, It is used for nausea. It also treats motion sickness and vomiting.

• Ques : Is Vertin 8 MG Tablet addictive?

  Ans : Yes, excessive and prolonged use of medicine may lead to addiction.

• Ques : Can vertin cure vertigo?

  Ans : Yes, It can cure vertigo.

• Ques : Can I take tablet with antihistamine medicines?

  Ans : No, medicine is contraindicated to antihistamine drugs. Therefore, it is not advised to take antihistamine medicines while taking Vertin 8 MG Tablet.

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