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Verticare is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Meniere's Disease, Vertigo. Other than this, Verticare has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Verticare. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Verticare also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Indigestion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Verticare as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Verticare are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Verticare's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Verticare has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Verticare related warnings section.
Verticare can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Verticare in conditions like Drug Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by Verticare are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Verticare may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Verticare is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Verticare is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Verticare safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Verticare on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Verticare safe during breastfeeding?
Verticare has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Verticare on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Verticare. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Verticare on the Liver?
Verticare is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Verticare on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Verticare. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Verticare should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Verticare unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Verticare habit forming or addictive?
Verticare does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Verticare can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Verticare is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Verticare is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Verticare
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Verticare, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Verticare
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Verticare with alcohol will be.
Discontinuation of Verticare on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Verticare is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea, and headache. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Verticare is an analogue of histamine whereas cinnarizine is an antihistamine. Theoretically analogue of histamine counteract with antihistamine hence should not be used together. No clinical trial suggest on the concurrent use of these two medicines together.
Verticare is an analogue of histamine. It causes vasodilation and helps to improve blood flow in the ear and brain (stem cell). Thereby it prevents the frequency of episodes of vertigo in a patient with Meniere`s syndrome.
Yes, Verticare can be used to treat a migraine associated with vertigo. However, it is off-label use of this drug and should be taken only on doctor's advice. Its primary use is to treat vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss associated with Meniere's disease.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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