Introduction
Avotil is used to treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness due to ear diseases (Meniere’s syndrome). This medicine is also used in mental illnesses such as ... View More
Uses of Avotil
Side effects of Avotil
How to use Avotil
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Avotil is to be taken with... View More
How Avotil works
Avotil is a dopamine antagonist. It works by blocking the dopamine receptors in the region of brain that controls nausea and vomiting.
Indication
Vertigo, Psychoses, Nausea and vomiting, Severe anxiety disorders
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Prophylaxis of nausea and vomitting Adult: As maleate : 5-10 mg bid/tid. Nausea and vomiting Adult: As maleate : 20 mg, further doses are gi... View More
Child Dose
Oral Psychoses Child: 1-5 yr: 1.25-2.5 mg; 5-12 yr: 2.5-5 mg. May be given up to tid, if necessary.
Contraindication
CNS depression, comatose patients. Bone marrow depression, phaechromocytoma, prolactin-dependent tumours, hypersensitivity. Childn <2 yr. Pregnancy and ... View More
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Extrapyramidal syndrome, hypotension, epilepsy, impaired hepatic, renal, CV, cerebrovascular or respiratory function, glaucoma. May impair ability to dr... View More
Side Effect
<1% Insomnia,Restlessness,Dizziness,Anxiety,Euphoria,Agitation,Depression,Weakness,Headache,Cerebral edema,Poikilothermia,Tachycardia,ECG changes,Anore... View More
Interaction
Additive anticholinergic effects with antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants and drugs used in parkinsonism. May reduce the antihypertensive effect o... View More
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