Ethinamate
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Ethinamate is used to treat insomnia (trouble in sleeping). However, it has generally been replaced by other medicines for the treatment of insomnia. If ethinamate is used regularly (for example, every day) to help produce sleep, it is usually not effective for more than 7 days.
Indications
Ethinamate is primarily indicated in conditions like Insomnia.
Contraindications
Ethinamate is contraindicated in conditions like Pain,Mental illness,Alcohol abuse.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Ethinamate include Shortness of breadth, Weakness, Slurred speech, Slow heartbeat.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ethinamate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Skin rash, Nausea and vomiting, Stomachache.
Warnings
Warnings and precautions should be considered in patients having mental depression, pain, uncontrolled sensitivity to ethinamate and those which are alcoholics and drug abuse.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Geriatrics.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
500 to 1000 mg (750 (750)) As recommended. Oral — 20 mins before bed time.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Ethinamate was found.
Storage
Tablets Store Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.