Product Details
BETAHISTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 8 MG
Introduction : "Betahistine dihydrochloride 8 mg tablet isa type of medicine called a histamine analogue. It is used as a treatment for M?ni?re?s syndrome, a condition caused by the pressure of excess fluid in the inner ear.
Betahistine dihydrochloride 8 mg tablet is thought to work by improving blood flow in the inner ear, which reduces the build up of pressure. It is this pressure in the ear which is thought to cause the vertigo (dizziness), tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing loss suffered by people with M?ni?re?s disease"
Indication : Betahistine dihydrochloride 8 mg tablet
used as a treatment for M?ni?re?s syndrome, a condition
caused by the pressure of excess fluid in the inner ear., It works by improving the blood flow in the inner ear which reduces the pressure of excess fluid there. Excess fluid can send signals to the brain causing nausea, dizziness or spinning sensations (symptoms of M?ni?res disease).
Administration : The tablets should be swallowed whole with a sufficient
quantity of liquid (e.g. one glass of water).
Take the tablet with or after a meal
Storage : Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Side Effects : ? feeling sick (nausea)
? headaches
? indigestion (dyspepsia)
You may also get stomach pain and bloating. Taking the medicine with food can help reduce stomach problems.
Safety Advice / Warnings : Take special care and tell your doctor if you : ? have or have ever had a stomach or intestinal ulcer ? have asthma ? have a condition called porphyria ? are pregnant or planning to become pregnant ? are breast-feeding
Betahistine is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
References : https://www.drugs.com/uk/pdf/leaflet/1005675.pdf
Anon: Betahistine hydrochloride (Serc) for Menieres syndrome. Med Lett Drug Ther 1967; 9:29-30.
Schmidt JT & Huizing EH: The clinical drug trial in Menieres disease, with emphasis on the effect of betahistine SR. Acta Otolaryngol 1992; Suppl. 497:9-183.
Mechanism of Action : Betahistine dihydrochloride is an analog of histamine which can be administered orally, It was developed as one of several beta-2-pyridyl alkylamine compounds with actions qualitatively similar to histamine but easier to administer than histamine itself , histamine is ineffective by the oral route. Betahistine is structurally similar to histamine.
It works by improving the blood flow in the inner ear which reduces the pressure of excess fluid there. Excess fluid can send signals to the brain causing nausea, dizziness or spinning sensations (symptoms of M?ni?res disease). Betahistine Tablet additionally dampens down the nerve signals sent from the inner ear to the brain relieving the symptoms of M?ni?res disease.