Vertizac Tablet (10): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Vertizac Information

Vertizac is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Vertizac have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Vertizac depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Vertizac include Drowsiness, Nausea or vomiting, Weight gain. While these are the most often observed Vertizac side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Vertizac are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Vertizac is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Vertizac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Vertizac related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Vertizac are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Vertizac may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Vertizac is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Vertizac Benefits & Uses

Vertizac is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Vertigo

Vertizac 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: Vertigo Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: strength 20 mg cinnarizine and 40 mg dimenhydrinate
Geriatric	Disease: Vertigo Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: strength 20 mg cinnarizine and 40 mg dimenhydrinate

Vertizac Related Warnings

Is the use of Vertizac safe for pregnant women?

Vertizac is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Vertizac safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Vertizac. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Vertizac on the Kidneys?

Vertizac rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Vertizac on the Liver?

Side effects of Vertizac rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Vertizac on the Heart?

Vertizac has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Vertizac with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Topiramate

Zonisamide

Moderate

Chlorpheniramine

Vertizac Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Porphyria
Kidney Cancer
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Allergy
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Vertizac

Is this Vertizac habit forming or addictive?

Vertizac is not addictive in nature.

Vertizac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vertizac

Taking Vertizac with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vertizac

Taking Vertizac with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Frequently asked Questions about Vertizac

Question over 5 years ago

Does Vertizac cause stomach discomfort?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Vertizac may cause stomach discomfort such as pain in the stomach (abdomen). It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive stomach discomfort after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Vertizac an antibiotic?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, Vertizac is not an antibiotic. It is a piperazine derivative which belongs to the class of drugs known as antihistamine. It is mainly used for vertigo, nausea, and vomiting associated with motion sickness.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Vertizac help tinnitus?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Vertizac helpful in treating tinnitus (ringing in the ear) in patients with Meniere’s disease. Since it is a prescription drug, you are advised not to take this drug without a doctor's advice.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Vertizac work?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Vertizac contains cinnarizine. It exerts its anti-emetic effect by binding to and blocking the muscarinic and histamine receptors in the vomiting center of the central nervous system (CNS). This blocks the activation of the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) which prevents as well as reduces nausea and vomiting. It also has calcium channel blocking properties.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Vertizac lower blood pressure?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Vertizac can lower the blood pressure because it has calcium channel blocking properties and muscarinic effects which lowers the blood pressure. Precaution must be taken in hypotensive (low blood pressure) patient while taking medicine. During the treatment with Vertizac, blood pressure must monitored.