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Vertiford is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Meniere's Disease, Vertigo are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Vertiford have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Vertiford. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Vertiford are Headache, Indigestion. While these are the most often observed Vertiford side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Vertiford normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Vertiford's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Mild while nursing. In addition, Vertiford's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Vertiford related warnings section.
Vertiford is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Vertiford contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Vertiford have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Vertiford, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Vertiford is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Vertiford is used -
Severe
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Vertiford safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Vertiford will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Vertiford safe during breastfeeding?
Vertiford may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Vertiford on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Vertiford. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Vertiford on the Liver?
Vertiford may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Vertiford on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Vertiford. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Vertiford should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vertiford unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vertiford habit forming or addictive?
Vertiford does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Vertiford. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Vertiford is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Vertiford is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Vertiford
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Vertiford together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vertiford
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Vertiford and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 163
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Apo-betahistine(betahistine dihydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Serc® (betahistine dihyrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Setear (betahistine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 163
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Apo-betahistine(betahistine dihydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Serc® (betahistine dihyrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Setear (betahistine)