What is veratrin?
Veratrin® is the trademark of a synthetically manufactured medication that uses betamethasone , indomethacin and methocarbamol as active ingredients , chemical compounds belonging to the line of anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant medications, with an effect on painful processes of the musculoskeletal system .
To highlight: This pharmaceutical product is made by PRODUCTOS MAVER, SA DE CV (1)
What is veratrin used for?
- Thanks to the mechanism of action of its active ingredients, veratrin® has immunosuppressive properties, in addition to inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandin, a substance that generates pain and inflammation, and also has a depressive property on the central nervous system by relaxing the striated muscles and blocking the signals of pain This joint action allows the relief of the painful processes of some osteoarticular diseases in the body.
- It is used to treat:
Dosage and routes of administration of veratrin
Veratrin® is sold in capsules containing 0.75 mg betamethasone, 25 mg indomethacin, and 215 mg methocarbamol. The administration is orally and the informative dosage can be as follows:
- Adults: The usual dose is 1 capsule every 8 hours for up to 7 continuous days and then, under medical recommendation, adjust the dose.
side effects of veratrin
Data from clinical studies indicate that treatment with veratrin® may cause some of the following side effects in certain patients:
- Possible allergic reactions due to patient contact with any of the components of the formula.
- Nausea, vomiting , anorexia.
- Epigastric discomfort, abdominal pain , constipation and diarrhea .
- Asthma, skin rash, blurred vision, drowsiness.
- Increased blood pressure and body weight.
- Hirsutism, acne , hyperglycemia, osteoporosis.
- Myopathy, behavioral disturbances.
Important: If any of these symptoms or another that is not on the list appear during treatment with this drug, please stop using it and consult your doctor .
Contraindications and warnings of veratrin
The use of veratrin® is contraindicated in the following circumstances:
- Hypersensitivity of the patient to any of the components of the drug.
- Patients with fungal diseases
- People with diabetes .
- In states of high blood pressure.
- Patients with peptic ulcer .
- In kidney failure.
- During the pregnancy period.
- During breastfeeding .
You should know: Provide all the information regarding your health history to your doctor, before starting treatment with veratrin®.
Avoid if you have:
- History of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula.
- Medication with other drugs such as ephedrine, rifampicin, diphenylhydantoin and phenobarbital.
Warnings:
- Pharmaceutical products such as veratrin® must be administered with a prescription or prescription.
- Avoid alcohol consumption during treatment with this drug.
- Please note that the administration of this medicine must be under medical supervision and therefore it is necessary to follow the instructions of your doctor.
- Keep this product out of the reach of children.
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