Vertizac Tablet 15'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Cinnarizine 20 mg+Dimenhydrinate 40 mg
Manufacturer
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Variant
15 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
VERTIZAC TABLET is a combination of Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihistamines & Calcium channel blockers respectively. It is used for the short-term, symptomatic management of vertigo associated with Benign Paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and migraine in adults, who have not responded to alternative managements. VERTIZAC TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having severe kidney and liver problems. Contact your doctor before taking. Before taking VERTIZAC TABLET inform your doctor if you have severe heart disease, lung diseases such as asthma or emphysema. VERTIZAC TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnancy. Contact your doctor before taking. VERTIZAC TABLET is not recommended for use in breast feeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking. VERTIZAC TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Contact your doctor before taking. [GBNEYWORD] should be used with caution in elderly patients aged (65 years or above). Contact your doctor before taking. The most common
Uses
OF VERTIZAC TABLET Used to manage vertigo
How It Works
VERTIZAC TABLET helps to manage vertigo, where Cinnarizine blocks the calcium channels, inhibiting smooth muscle contraction and improves microcirculation to inner ear and relieves vertigo or spinning sensation. Dimenhydrinate inhibits histamine H1 receptors and also acts on the chemoreceptor triggering zone in the brain and manages vomiting. Thus, reducing symptoms of vertigo (feeling of dizziness or spinning sensation associated with nausea and vomiting).
Directions for Use
Take this medicine as advised by your physician. Swallow this medicine as whole with a glass of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the right dose depends on your age, body’s weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
this medicine are drowsiness, dry mouth, headache and stomach pain. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF VERTIZAC TABLET Used to manage vertigo HOW VERTIZAC TABLET WORKSVERTIZAC TABLET helps to manage vertigo, where Cinnarizine blocks the calcium channels, inhibiting smooth muscle contraction and improves microcirculation to inner ear and relieves vertigo or spinning sensation. Dimenhydrinate inhibits histamine H1 receptors and also acts on the chemoreceptor triggering zone in the brain and manages vomiting. Thus, reducing symptoms of vertigo (feeling of dizziness or spinning sensation associated with nausea and vomiting). DIRECTIONS FOR USETake this medicine as advised by your physician. Swallow this medicine as whole with a glass of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the right dose depends on your age, body’s weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF VERTIZAC TABLETCOMMON drowsiness dry mouth headache stomach pain UNCOMMON sweating reddening of the skin indigestion nausea diarrhoea nervousness, forgetfulness cramps tinnitus (ringing in the ear) paraesthesia or tingling sensation of the hands or feet, tremors RARE tremors (shaking) impaired vision allergic reactions (skin reactions) light sensitivity difficulty in urinating Stop taking VERTIZAC TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: chest tightness yellowish discolouration of skin or whites of the eyes increased pressure inside the eye or severe eye pain unusual excitement convulsions or fitting, uncontrollable movements of the body or face, trembling and shaking of the hands and fingers, twisting movement of the body, muscle stiffness with difficulty walking, stiffness of the arms or legs and severe feeling of restlessness and desire to keep moving rash, itching, hives on the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body causing wheezing, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath and severe skin reactions
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYVERTIZAC TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Contact your doctor before taking. BREASTFEEDINGVERTIZAC TABLET is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizziness, drowsiness or sleepy after taking [GBNEYWORD]. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking VERTIZAC TABLET because it may make you tired or sleepy. KIDNEYVERTIZAC TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease. Contact your doctor before taking. LIVERVERTIZAC TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease. Contact your doctor before taking. ALLERGYDo not take VERTIZAC TABLET if you are allergic to Cinnarizine, Dimenhydrinate or any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSVERTIZAC TABLET should be used with caution in patients with lung diseases such as asthma or emphysema. Contact your doctor before taking. HEART DISEASEVERTIZAC TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe heart diseases. Contact your doctor before taking. OTHERSVERTIZAC TABLET is not recommended for use if you have: angle-closure glaucoma convulsions increased pressure in the brain urine retention due to prostate problems Before taking VERTIZAC TABLET, inform your doctor if you have: low or high blood pressure raised pressure in the eye obstruction in the bowels or pyloroduodenal obstruction an enlarged prostate an overactive thyroid Parkinson’s disease or tremor depression porphyria Use in pediatrics: VERTIZAC TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking. Use in geriatrics: VERTIZAC TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years above). Contact your doctor before taking.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Inform your physician if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicines used to manage depression and anxiety (amitriptyline, nortriptyline) medicines used to examine eye (Ex. atropine) medicines used to manage cough or blocked nose (Ex. ephedrine) medicines used to manage cancer (Ex. procarbazine) medicines taken to lower blood pressure (Ex. atenolol, propranolol, diltiazem, verapamil) medicines used to manage bacterial infections (gentamicin, vancomycin) medicines used to manage heart rhythm disorders (Ex. quinidine, procainamide, sotalol) medicines used to manage seizures (phenobarbital, methylphenobarbital) medicines used to manage severe pain (morphine and codeine) medicines used to manage allergies (Ex. cetirizine, levocetirizine) medicines used to manage depression and anxiety (chlorpromazine, haloperidol and monoamine oxidase inhibitors like selegiline, rasagiline, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors like fluoxetine, paroxetine) belladonna alkaloids (used for stomach cramps) medicines used to manage Parkinson's disease (benztropine and trihexyphenidyl) omeprazole (medicine used for stomach ulcers) medicine used to manage pregnancy (Ex. oral contraceptives) olanzapine (medicine used to manage psychotic disorders) betahistine (medicine used to manage meniere’s disease) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose are tiredness, dizzy and shaky, dilation of pupils and unable to urinate, dry mouth, facial flushing, faster heart rate, fever, sweating and headache. SYNOPSIS Drug : Cinnarizine, Dimenhydrinate Pharmacological Category : Antihistamines & Calcium channel blockers Therapeutic Indication : Vertigo Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep out of reach of children Store VERTIZAC TABLET at normal temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Vertizac Tablet 15'S.
How VERTIZAC TABLET works?
VERTIZAC TABLET helps to manage vertigo, where Cinnarizine blocks the calcium channels, inhibiting smooth muscle contraction and improves microcirculation to inner ear and relieves vertigo or spinning sensation. Dimenhydrinate inhibits histamine H1 receptors and also acts on the chemoreceptor triggering zone in the brain and manages vomiting. Thus, reducing symptoms of vertigo (feeling of dizziness or spinning sensation associated with nausea and vomiting).
Can I use VERTIZAC TABLET in children?
No. VERTIZAC TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking.
What are the possible common side effects of taking VERTIZAC TABLET?
The most common side effects of this medicine are drowsiness, dry mouth, headache and stomach pain. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
Can I consume alcohol while using VERTIZAC TABLET?
No. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking VERTIZAC TABLET because it may make you tired or sleepy.
Can I use VERTIZAC TABLET in enlarged prostate?
No. VERTIZAC TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with enlarged prostate as it may cause difficulty in urination. Contact your doctor before taking.
Does VERTIZAC TABLET cause depression?
Yes. VERTIZAC TABLET may cause depression in some individuals and it should be used with caution in patients with history of depression. Contact your doctor before taking.
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Last Updated
31 Dec 2022