"Betagistin": instructions for use, features and indications

Often the disease affects vital organs. If a few decades ago, patients with impaired coordination of movement and a vestibular apparatus disorder had to restrict themselves in the ways of movement, could not fully work, today medicine can help people suffering from such ailment. Among other means, "Betagistin" stands out. Instructions for use for this effective and useful drug will be discussed in this article. Unfortunately, the annotations that the manufacturer applies to the package of the tool contain a lot of difficult to understand terms. As a result, patients either completely refuse to take the medicine, for fear of its toxicity, or take the drug uncontrollably, naively believing that the tablets can not cause harm. Let's try to describe the properties of the drug in an accessible language.

What is Betagystin?

Instructions for the use of a medicinal product include a number of sections. In a separate section, information on the composition of the drug and its pharmacological properties is highlighted. Let's try to explain in a simplified version what this medicine is.

The preparation contains an active substance - betahistine dihydrochloride. It is an analog of human histamine, but is produced synthetically. Betagistin dihydrochloride has the property of affecting the vestibular apparatus. It improves blood supply, normalizes blood pressure, has a beneficial effect on nerve cells and restores their ability to transmit momentum.

They release "Betagistin" in tablets in several types of dosage. It is released only when presented with a prescription from a doctor.

Indications for use of "Betagistin"

Instructions for use, published by the manufacturer of the drug, refers to the drug for inhibitors of a special enzyme diaminoksidazy. Tablets are used for

• Ménière's disease, as well as similar and related diseases;
• Noise in the ears;
• Severe dizziness;
• Nausea, which is a symptom of a violation of the function of the vestibular apparatus;
• Hearing loss;
• Other disorders of the vestibular apparatus.

Appoint "Betagistin" can only be a qualified doctor after establishing an accurate diagnosis. Using the drug without consulting a doctor can cause serious complications of the current illness, as well as negative side effects. In addition, taking the drug simultaneously with antihistamines can significantly reduce the therapeutic effect.

Contra-indications "Betagistin"

The instructions for use necessarily contain information about contraindications and other important points and features of the drug. Do not take medication with:

• Pregnancy at any time;
• Sensitivity;
• Pheochromocytoma (otherwise the disease is called a violation of the function of the adrenal glands);
• Asthma bronchial;
• Lactation.

In addition, the drug should be used especially cautiously to treat patients when they have peptic ulcers. It is inadmissible to use the drug as a therapy for a child.

Side effects

Betagistin hydrochloride (it, like the bicarbonate, is used in the composition of the drug) has not only therapeutic but also side effects. Studies confirm the good tolerability of the drug. However, certain kinds of violations do manifest themselves. Among them:

• Gastrointestinal disorders in mild form (amenable to symptomatic treatment and do not require withdrawal of the drug);
• Headaches (a dose reduction is required, but not its cancellation);
• Allergies (rashes, itching, urticaria);

The drug does not affect the speed of reaction and mental ability, so its appointment is possible for persons engaged in critical jobs requiring quick response.