Preventing and treating nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Vertigmine is an antihistamine and anticholinergic. It works in the brain to decrease nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.
Important safety information:
Vertigmine may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Vertigmine. Using Vertigmine alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness while taking Vertigmine. Vertigmine will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.
Vertigmine may cause dizziness. Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase this effect. To prevent it, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness.
Do not exceed the recommended dose or use Vertigmine more frequently or for longer than prescribed without first checking with your doctor.
Do not become overheated in hot weather or during exercise or other activities since heatstroke may occur.
Vertigmine may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Vertigmine. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
Do not use Vertigmine with any medicine that contains diphenhydramine. Before you begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, including one used on the skin, read the ingredients to see if it also contains diphenhydramine or another similar medicine (eg, antihistamine). If it does, or if you are uncertain if it does, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Use Vertigmine with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dizziness, sedation, and lightheadedness upon standing.
Some of these products contain benzyl alcohol, a preservative. Do not use products containing benzyl alcohol in INFANTS because serious and sometimes fatal nervous system problems and other side effects may occur. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if this product contains benzyl alcohol.
Use Vertigmine with caution in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially excitability.
Use of Vertigmine is not recommended in CHILDREN younger than 2 years of age without first talking with the child's doctor. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Vertigmine during pregnancy. Vertigmine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Vertigmine.
Vertigmine side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, throat, and nose; thickening of mucus in nose or throat.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; convulsions; decreased alertness; difficulty urinating; excessive excitability; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; mental or mood changes; pounding in the chest; seizures; tremor; unusual bruising or bleeding; wheezing; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Can Vertigmine be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Vertigmine?
Use Vertigmine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Vertigmine is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using Vertigmine at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.
If Vertigmine contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
Take the first dose at least 30 minutes before activity or travel.
If you miss a dose of Vertigmine and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Vertigmine.
Who should not take Vertigmine?
Some medical conditions may interact with Vertigmine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung disease, shortness of breath, or sleep apnea
if you have a blockage of the stomach, intestine, or urinary tract; difficulty urinating; diabetes; ulcers; enlargement of the prostate; glaucoma; heart disease; irregular heartbeat; high blood pressure; porphyria; or thyroid disease
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Vertigmine. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Sodium oxybate (GHB) because an increase in sleep duration and a decrease in the ability to breathe are likely to occur
MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine) because serious side effects, such as high blood pressure or seizure, may occur
Antibiotics that may cause hearing problems (eg, gentamicin, vancomycin) because Vertigmine may mask symptoms of hearing problems
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Vertigmine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Vertigmine be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Vertigmine be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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