Ametil5mg
Tablet
Aristopharma Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ametil. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Ametil during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Ametil is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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| Driving | UNSAFE Ametil may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Ametil should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ametil may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Ametil should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ametil may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Ametil 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 Ametil
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Vertigo
- Meniere's disease
- Schizophrenia
Side effects of Ametil
- Drowsiness
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
How to use Ametil
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. Ametil is to be taken with... View More
How Ametil works
Ametil is a dopamine antagonist. It works by blocking the dopamine receptors in the region of brain that controls nausea and vomiting.
- Ametil is used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting.
- It may also be used to treat dizziness associated with problems of the inner ear such as Meniere’s Syndrome.
- It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Ametil as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- It makes you more likely to get heatstroke. Avoid heavy exercising and drink plenty of fluids.
- It can cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight while having this medicine.
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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