Vertin 24 Tablet- 15
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Manufactured By Abbott
Composition Betahistine (24mg)
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Vertin 24 Tablet- 15 is used to prevent and treat a disorder of the inner ear known as Ménière’s disease. The symptoms include dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and loss of hearing, probably caused by fluid in the ear. This medicine helps relieve the symptoms by reducing the amount of fluid.
Uses / Indications:
Meniere's disease
Interactions / Warnings:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
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A: Vertin is seen to be useful in the treatment of vertigo associated with a migraine in some clinical studies. However, this is not an approved use and it should be taken only when advised by a doctor. It is indicated for the treatment of vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss associated with ménière's syndrome.
Q: Can I use Vertin for the treatment of benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo?
A: Use of Vertin is seen to provide long-term relief and good clinical outcomes in patients with paroxysmal positional vertigo when used along with physical maneuver. It is also seen to be beneficial in patients who are unfit or are unable to do the physical maneuvers.
Q: Can I take Vertin with paracetamol?
A: Vertin can be taken with paracetamol. There are no reported drug drug interactions or harmful effects when they are used together.
Q: Is Vertin addictive?
A: No, addictive potential has not been reported with Vertin. It shows no withdrawal symptoms when you stop using this medicine.
Q: Is Vertin good for dizziness?
A: Vertin is not indicated for the treatment of dizziness. It is caused by breathing too heavily (hyperventilation) or anxiety. Many a times patient confuse dizziness with vertigo (spinning sensation). It is only indicated for the relief of vertigo, tinnitus (ringing sensation in the ear) and hearing loss associated with Meniere's disease.
Q: Is it safe to take Vertin with propranolol?
A: Vertin and propranolol can be taken together. Vertin is given in patients with a migraine for the relief of vertigo and propranolol is indicated for preventing the attacks of a migraine. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when the two drugs are used together.
Q: Does Vertin make you sleepy?
A: Vertin does not make you sleepy. Common side effects seen with its use are a headache, nausea, and dyspepsia.
Q: Is Vertin available over the counter?
A: No, Vertin is not an over the counter medicine. It is available with doctor's prescription only.
Q: Can I take Vertin with prochlorperazine?
A: Vertin and prochlorperazine can be taken together. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when the two drugs are taken together.
Q: Can Vertin cause an increase in blood pressure?
A: Vertin has not shown to cause an increase in blood pressure. Rather, it can cause a small fall in blood pressure due to its property to dilate blood vessels. Common side effects seen with its use are a headache, nausea, and dyspepsia.
Q: Why is the use of Vertin contraindicated in patients with pheochromocytoma?
A: Pheochromocytoma is an adrenal gland tumor and it causes excessive release of hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine that control heart rate, metabolism, and blood pressure. Vertin may provoke the release of hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine from the site of this tumor and cause a hypertensive crisis which can be life threatening.
Q: When should I stop taking Vertin?
A: Do not stop taking Vertin until you are asked by your doctor to do so. Keep taking it for as long as your doctor has asked you to. You may need to take Vertin up to 6 months or more for the right effect to come.
Q: Can I use Vertin for motion sickness?
A: No, Vertin is not indicated for the treatment of motion sickness as the present clinical data has not proven its efficacy. Motion sickness is a feeling of nausea and lightheadedness when you travel by train, car or by plane. Vertin is used for decreasing the episodes of recurrent vertigo (spinning sensation) associated with Ménière’s disease (an ear disease).
Q: Is Vertin useful in the treatment of anxiety?
A: No, Vertin is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. It is a histamine analog indicated for decreasing the episodes of recurrent vertigo (spinning sensation) associated with Ménière’s disease (an ear disease).
Q: Would Vertin be useful for treating an ear infection?
A: No, Vertin is not indicated for the treatment of ear infection as it has no antibiotic action. It is a histamine analog indicated for decreasing the episodes of recurrent vertigo (spinning sensation) associated with Ménière’s disease (an ear disease).
Q: Can I take Vertin with antibiotics?
A: Vertin and antibiotics can be taken together. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when Vertin is taken with antibiotics. However, interactions may exist as there is a large number of Flunarizine with different actions and they can have different effects. So, talk to your doctor before using them together.
Q: Is Vertin an antihistamine?
A: No, Vertin is not an antihistamine. It has a histamine-like action which helps in improving blood flow in the inner ear and decreasing vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and nausea.
Q: Can I take Vertin with antihistamine medicines?
A: Vertin should not be taken with antihistamine medicines like dimenhydrinate as Vertin has histamine like action. Using the two medicines together which have opposite actions may actually lower the efficacy of both the medicines.
Q: Can I take Vertin with ibuprofen?
A: Vertin can be taken with ibuprofen. There are no reported drug-drug interactions or harmful effects when they are used together.
Q: Does Vertin cause weight gain?
A: Use of Vertin has not shown to cause weight gain. Common side effects seen with its use are a headache, nausea, and dyspepsia.
Q: Is Vertin safe?
A: Vertin is safe if used for a prescribed duration in doses as prescribed by your doctor. However, there are some very common side effects that you can experience at effective doses with its use like headache, nausea, and dyspepsia.
Q: Can I take Vertin with vitamin D?
A: Vertin and vitamin D can be taken together. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when the two drugs are taken together.
Q: Can I take Vertin with cetirizine?
A: Vertin should not be taken with cetirizine as it has antihistamine action and Vertin has histamine like action and using the two medicines together may lower the efficacy of either of them.
Q: Can I use Vertin for nausea?
A: Vertin is useful in the treatment of nausea and vertigo associated with an underlying ear disease like Meniere's disease. It is also seen to be useful in vertigo associated with a migraine.
Q: Would Vertin be useful for treating labyrinthitis?
A: Vertin does not treat labyrinthitis, however, it is useful in relieving the symptoms associated with labyrinthitis which includes dizziness, loss of balance, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, and vertigo.
Q: When does Vertin start working?
A: The maximum level of Vertin is achieved within one hour of oral intake. However, you would start to feel relief in your symptoms in less time.
Q: Can use of Vertin make you lose weight?
A: Vertin has not shown to cause any weight loss. Common side effects seen with its use are a headache, nausea, and dyspepsia. In case you experience any abnormal weight loss while taking Vertin, consult your doctor as it may be due to an underlying condition that needs attention.
Q: Does Vertin cause headache?
A: Yes, headache is a commonly reported side effect of Vertin. You can take a painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen for the relief of your headache. However, if it is very severe and is not controlled by a painkiller, consult your doctor as Vertin may need a dose adjustment.
Q: Can I take Vertin with warfarin?
A: Vertin and warfarin can be taken together. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when the two drugs are taken together.
Q: Is Vertin a steroid?
A: No, Vertin is not a steroid. It is a histamine analog used to treat vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss associated with Ménière's syndrome
Q: Can I take Vertin with amitriptyline?
A: Vertin has not been clinically studied when used along with amitriptyline. So there are no reports of any drug-drug interactions or harmful effects when these are used together.
Q: Does Vertin cause drowsiness?
A: Vertin has not been reported to cause drowsiness. Common side effects seen with its use are a headache, nausea, and dyspepsia.
Q: Is Vertin a beta blocker?
A: No, Vertin is not a beta blocker. It is a histamine analog used to treat vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss associated with Ménière's syndrome. It can cause a small fall in blood pressure due to its property to dilate blood vessels.
Q: Is Vertin a diuretic?
A: No, Vertin is not a diuretic. It is a histamine analog used to treat vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss associated with Ménière's syndrome. A diuretic is a medicine, which removes excess water and electrolytes from the body through urine.
Q: Is Vertin a blood thinner?
A: No, Vertin is not a blood thinner. It is a histamine analog used to treat vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss associated with Ménière's syndrome.
Q: Can I take Vertin with propranolol?
A: Vertin and propranolol can be taken together. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when the two drugs are taken together.
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