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Exigo

Exigo

betahistine

Manufacturer:

UNILAB, Inc

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Betahistine HCl
Indications/Uses
Treatment of vertigo, tinnitus & hearing loss associated w/ Meniere's syndrome. Symptomatic treatment of vertigo of peripheral origin.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Initial: 8-16 mg tid or 24 mg bid. Maintenance: 24-48 mg daily in divided doses. Max: 48 mg daily.
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Overdosage
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Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Pheochromocytoma; history or active peptic ulcer.
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Special Precautions
Bronchial asthma & COPD w/ bronchospastic component. History of allergic skin conditions; porphyria. Avoid concurrent use w/ antihistamines. Mild GI irritation. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <18 yr.
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Adverse Reactions
Vomiting, diarrhea, GI pain, nausea, dyspepsia, abdominal cramps & distention, bloating; tiredness, malaise; dizziness, headache, drowsiness, insomnia & throbbing pulsation; angioneurotic edema, rash, pruritus & urticaria; SJS; vasodilation, postural hypotension, tachycardia & ventricular extrasystoles; dyspnea, asthma, bronchospasms.
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Drug Interactions
Inhibited metabolism by MAOIs including MAO subtype B (eg, selegiline). MAO B selective inhibitors. May decrease effects of β2-agonists. Potentiation w/ salbutamol. Ethanol & maloprim.
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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.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Exigo tab 16 mg
Packing/Price
30's (P38.5/box)
Form
Exigo tab 24 mg
Packing/Price
30's (P51.25/box)
Form
Exigo tab 8 mg
Packing/Price
30's (P28.5/box)
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