Acuvert: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Acuvert Information

Acuvert is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Nausea and Vomiting, Vertigo are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Acuvert has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Acuvert depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Acuvert side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Acuvert are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Acuvert has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Acuvert's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Acuvert can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Acuvert in conditions like Heart Disease. Other contraindications of Acuvert have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Acuvert may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Acuvert, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Acuvert Benefits & Uses
Acuvert Dosage & How to Take
Acuvert Side Effects
Acuvert Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Acuvert with Other Drugs
Acuvert Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Acuvert
Acuvert Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Acuvert Benefits & Uses

Acuvert is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nausea and Vomiting (Read More - Home remedies for nausea and vomiting)
Vertigo

Other Benefits

Schizophrenia
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)

Acuvert Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acuvert Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acuvert is used -

Severe

Drowsiness
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Dry Mouth

Moderate

Orthostatic Hypotension (Sudden Lowering of Blood Pressure on Standing)
Urine Retention
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)

Mild

Insomnia
Headache
Weight gain

Acuvert Related Warnings

Is the use of Acuvert safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Acuvert for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Acuvert safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Acuvert. Immediately discontinue Acuvert if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Acuvert on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Acuvert on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Acuvert on the Liver?

Side effects of Acuvert rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Acuvert on the Heart?

Side effects of Acuvert rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Acuvert with Other Drugs

Acuvert should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amphetamine

Amphetamine Tablet

Aripiprazole

Quinidine

Tramadol

Moderate

Haloperidol

Paracetamol,Caffeine,Phenylephrine

Metformin

Amlodipine

Acuvert Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acuvert unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Parkinson's Disease
Tardive Dyskinesia
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Breast Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Acuvert

Is this Acuvert habit forming or addictive?

Acuvert is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Acuvert, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Acuvert can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Acuvert should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Acuvert for mental disorders.

No

Acuvert Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acuvert

Taking Acuvert with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Acuvert

Consumption of alcohol and Acuvert together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Acuvert

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Acuvert a narcotic?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Acuvert is not a narcotic. It is an anti-emetic belonging to the category of first-generation antipsychotics. Narcotics are the opium and its derivatives such as morphine, codeine and heroin and synthetic drugs such as methadone and pethidine.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take paracetamol with Acuvert?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take paracetamol with Acuvert as there are no records of any drug interactions. However, please consult your doctor before you take Acuvert with paracetamol.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take ibuprofen with Acuvert?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, you can take ibuprofen with Acuvert as there are no records of any drug interactions. However, please consult your doctor before you take Acuvert with ibuprofen.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Acuvert work?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Acuvert is a potent antiemetic drug that blocks 5-HT receptors, dopamine and muscarinic acetylcholine in the chemoreceptor trigger zone.

Question about 5 years ago

Can patients with glaucoma take Acuvert?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Acuvert should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma as it exerts anticholinergic effects and causes dilation of the eyes. You must follow the instructions of your doctor properly in case you any vision impairment disorder.