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Vetahist, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Meniere's Disease, Vertigo. Other than this, Vetahist has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Vetahist is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Vetahist also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Indigestion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Vetahist as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Vetahist 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.
It is also important to note that Vetahist has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Vetahist related warnings talks about Vetahist's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Vetahist is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Vetahist contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Vetahist have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Vetahist is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Vetahist 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 Vetahist safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Vetahist during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Vetahist safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Vetahist for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Vetahist on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Vetahist. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Vetahist on the Liver?
Side effects of Vetahist rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Vetahist on the Heart?
Vetahist may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Vetahist 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 Vetahist unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vetahist habit forming or addictive?
Vetahist is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Vetahist. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Vetahist only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Vetahist in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Vetahist
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Vetahist together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vetahist
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Vetahist and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Vetahist does not treat motion sickness. It is antivertigo medicine used to treat vertigo associated with Meniere's disease. Motion sickness is treated with ondansetron and another anti-nausea drug. It is well tolerated and has no side effects.
Yes, Vetahist can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Vetahist can be taken orally or given by IM (Intramuscular). An oral form such tablet are taken 2 - 3 times daily preferably with a meal to avoid stomach upset. Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
Vetahist is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to apply or take this drug orally without recommendation.
Vetahist 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 163
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