Acuvert Tablet
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Product introduction
Acuvert Tablet is used in the treatment of vertigo (dizziness) due to ear problems (Meniere’s syndrome and other labyrinthine disorders), nausea, vomiting, and migraine caused by various conditions. Additionally, can be used as a short-term treatment for non-psychotic anxiety.
Acuvert Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. This medicine is not recommended for long term treatment.
The most common side effect is sedation or drowsiness, therefore, it is not advisable to drive or and operate machineries. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. It can also cause orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) and blurred vision. This is temporary and usually resolves with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about these side effects.
Before taking this medicine you should let your doctor know if you have jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), epilepsy, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), and increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma). Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, and heart problems. Let your doctor also know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor.
Uses of Acuvert Tablet
Benefits of Acuvert Tablet
In Treatment of Migraine
Acuvert Tablet helps treat and prevent migraine headaches. It changes the electrical activity in the brain, blocks chemicals responsible for pain sensation and also blocks signals that cause nausea/vomiting associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of migraine headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.
In Treatment of Short term anxiety
Acuvert Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable.
In Treatment of Vertigo
Vertigo means a spinning sensation or dizziness that is triggered due to frequent movement or in people suffering from Meniere’s disease. It usually happens due to problem in the ear (vestibular). Acuvert Tablet helps treat this sensation effectively. If you feel dizzy while getting up from the bed, sit for a while and then rise slowly to avoid having an accidental fall. It acts on the vestibular system and suppresses the spinning sensation.
In Treatment of Nausea
Acuvert Tablet is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused as a side effect of some other medicine and in post-operative patients suffering from nausea/vomiting (in adults only). It acts on the receptors responsible for causing nausea and vomiting by blocking them.
Side effects of Acuvert Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Acuvert
- Drowsiness
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
How to use Acuvert Tablet
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. Acuvert Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Acuvert Tablet works
Acuvert Tablet is a vestibular suppressant, i.e., it suppresses the vestibular apparatus in the inner ear by blocking the H1 receptor and stops vertigo. It acts within 30 minutes and, therefore, is effective during acute attacks. It also acts as a dopamine antagonist. Dopamine controls the region in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting, and this medicine blocks the action of dopamine. Therefore, Acuvert Tablet shows an anti-nauseating and antiemetic action. The mechanism of action by which prochlorperazine relieve headache and anxiety is probably related to it being serotonin (5HT3) receptor antagonist and dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Acuvert Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Acuvert Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Acuvert Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
However, occasional short-term use of Acuvert Tablet for the treatment of nausea and vomiting poses little risk to the breastfed infant.
However, occasional short-term use of Acuvert Tablet for the treatment of nausea and vomiting poses little risk to the breastfed infant.
Driving
UNSAFE
Acuvert Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Acuvert Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acuvert Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Acuvert Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acuvert Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Acuvert Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Acuvert Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Acuvert Tablet 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 Acuvert Tablet 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenothiazines Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist- Prochlorperazine
Interaction with drugs
Taking Acuvert with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of seizures.
Do not consume Prochlorperazine 48 hours before and At least 12 hours after consuming Iopamidol.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of seizures.
Do not consume Prochlorperazine 48 hours before and At least 24 hours after consuming Iohexol.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm.
Do not consume Moxifloxacin with Prochlorperazine. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as muscle spasms, tremors,
Prochlorperazine may increase the rate of release of Lithium carbonate in the blood.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as double vision, weakness, dizzin
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm.
Do not consume Moxifloxacin with Prochlorperazine. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as muscle spasms, tremors,
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Acuvert Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Acuvert Tablet for?
Vertigo
70%
Schizophrenia
19%
Vomiting
11%
How much was the improvement?
Average
44%
Poor
37%
Excellent
19%
What were the side-effects while using Acuvert Tablet?
No Side Effec*
40%
Drowsiness
40%
Orthostatic h*
20%
*No Side Effect, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
How do you take Acuvert Tablet?
With food
50%
Empty stomach
25%
With or witho*
25%
*With or without food
Please rate Acuvert Tablet on price
Average
100%
FAQs
How does Acuvert Tablet work?
Acuvert Tablet is used to treat mental disorders like schizophrenia. It is also used to treat and prevent nausea, and vomiting.It may be used to treat anxiety (short-term) in certain cases where other anti-anxiety drugs have been ineffective. It is also used to treat nausea, vomiting, dizziness or spinning sensations (vertigo) due to Meniere's disease.It belongs to a class of medication call phenothiazines. It acts on the central nervous system by blocking certain receptors thus producing an anti-psychotic and anti-vomiting effect
Does Acuvert Tablet expire?
Yes, Acuvert Tablet does expire. Please check the expiry date written on the pack and it refers to the last day of that month. Do not use Acuvert Tablet after the expiry date.
Is Acuvert Tablet available over the counter?
Acuvert Tablet is not available over the counter. It is available only on prescription from the doctor
Is Acuvert Tablet safe to use?
Acuvert Tablet is safe to use for a prescribed duration in the dose as advised by a doctor.
How long can I take Acuvert Tablet for?
Acuvert Tablet should only be taken for the duration as advised by the doctor for your condition.
Is Acuvert Tablet addictive?
Acuvert Tablet is not known to have any addictive potential. Please consult your doctor in case you have any other query regarding the same.
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