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Indications and Dosage
Oral
Auditory, vestibular and visual disorders of ischaemic aetiology, Cerebrovascular insufficiency, Functional rehabilitation after cerebrovascular accidents Adult: Each tablet contains almitrine 30 mg and raubasine 10 mg. Recommended dosage: 1 tablet bid.
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Contraindications
Concurrent usage with MAOIs.
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Special Precautions
Pregnancy. Long term treatment may result in numbness, prickling or formication effects in the lower limbs which may, in rare cases, lead to treatment withdrawal.
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Adverse Reactions
Mild GI disorders, sleep disturbances, palpitations, anxiety, dizziness. Rarely, wt loss, peripheral neuropathy with abnormal sensations in the lower limbs.
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Overdosage
Signs include tachycardia, arterial hypotension, polypnoea and respiratory alkalosis. Treatment consists of gastric lavage and symptomatic supportive measures. Cardiopulmonary observation with repeated monitoring of blood gases are recommended.
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Drug Interactions
Not to be used concurrently with other almitrine-containing preparations.
Potentially Fatal: MAOIs. |
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Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Almitrine and raubasine work together to increase the amount of oxygen brought to the brain and neurosensory tissue, by increasing the oxygen content of arterial blood. |
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