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RiteMED Betahistine

RiteMED Betahistine

betahistine

Manufacturer:

Synmedic

Distributor:

RiteMED
Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Betahistine diHCl
Indications/Uses
16 mg: Meniere's syndrome or vestibular vertigo. 24 mg: Reduce symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus, & hearing loss associated w/ Meniere's disease.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 8-16 mg tid preferably w/ meals. 24-mg tab Maintenance dose: 24-48 mg daily. Max dose: 48 mg daily.
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Overdosage
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ active peptic ulcer; pheochromocytoma. 24 mg: Patients w/ history of peptic ulcer. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <12 yr.
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Warnings
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Special Precautions
Caution in patients w/ peptic ulcer or history of peptic ulceration; either urticaria, rashes or allergic rhinitis; severe hypotension. Monitor patients w/ bronchial asthma during treatment. Should not be used during pregnancy & lactation. 24 mg: Avoid concomitant use w/ antihistamines. Not recommended for ped use.
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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
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Adverse Reactions
Nausea, dyspepsia; headache.
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Drug Interactions
Antagonism could be expected w/ antihistamines. 16 mg: Reports of interaction w/ ethanol & compd containing pyrimethamine w/ dapsone; potentiation w/ salbutamol. Inhibition of metabolism by drugs that inhibit monoamine oxidase (MAO) including MAO subtype B (eg, selegiline). Caution in concomitant use w/ MAOIs (including MAO-B selective). May cause mutual attenuation of effect w/ H1 antagonists.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Antivertigo Drugs
ATC Classification
N07CA01 - betahistine ; Belongs to the class of antivertigo preparations.
Regulatory Classification
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Presentation/Packing
Form
RiteMED Betahistine tab 16 mg
Packing/Price
100's (P21.5/tab)
Form
RiteMED Betahistine tab 24 mg
Packing/Price
100's (P46/tab)