Medicines/Generics/Betahistine (HCl)

Betahistine (HCl)

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Overview

Betahistine (HCl) is a histamine analogue used as a vasodilator to reduce the frequency of attacks of dizziness in Menier'e disease, administered orally.

Indications

Betahistine (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Vertigo.

Contraindications

Betahistine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Asthma,Peptic ulcer,Phaeochromocytoma,Rhinitis,Urticaria.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute over dosage of Betahistine (HCl) include Nausea, Vomiting, Seizures, Dyspepsia, Ataxia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Betahistine (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dyspepsia.

Warnings

Betahistine should not be given to neonates, children, during pregnancy and lactation and in patients with pheochromocytoma. It should be used with caution in patients with asthma or peptic ulcer.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Adult Dosage

16 mg (16 (16)) 8 hourly PO — Initial, increase dose as per response 24 to 48 mg (36 (36)) 24 hourly PO — Maintenance.

Child Dosage

( ) — Not recommended in this age group

Neonatal Dosage

( ) — Not recommended in this age group

Drug Interactions

Betahistine (HCl) is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAlcoholDiphenyl Pyraline These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Storage

Tab Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, Below 30°C.