Reglan: help against nausea - Dosage

April 7, 2011

  • Reglan: help against nausea
  • The mechanism of action of Cerucalum
  • Contraindications
  • Dosage
  • Side effects

Dosage

Reglan - a drug used to relieve nausea and vomiting. This medication is generally well tolerated, but sometimes has and side effects. In this regard, it has a lot of contraindications, so apply yourself Reglan is not recommended - only on prescription.

 Dosage | Reglan: help against nausea

Application Cerucalum in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - elastase derived relief

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 , Nausea and vomiting of any origin other than caused by disorders of the vestibular apparatus. Therapeutic effect Cerucalum associated with increased tone of smooth muscles of the stomach and intestines, the acceleration of gastric emptying, decrease congestion in the stomach. Especially often use Cerucalum required in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract caused by stomach dysmotility. Such conditions are typical for patients after operations on the abdominal organs, when it's palsy (temporary immobilization) of the intestine - tserukal help in this case.

Reglan is used and reflux esophagitis, which is characterized by throwing the acid contents of the stomach into the esophagus, causing irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the latter.

When dysbacteriosis frequent symptom of the disease are constipation and bloating, Reglan can reduce these symptoms by increasing the motor activity of the intestine, and therefore the promotion of his stool and gas.

Reglan available in tablets of 10 mg for oral administration and in solution in ampoules of 2 ml (one vial and 10 mg). Assigns tserukal doctor. Nausea and vomiting may occur for various reasons, only a doctor can determine whether necessary in this case Cerucalum. For example, it is contraindicated in intestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeding, disorders of the stomach wall or bowel, epilepsy Epilepsy - a sacred disease  Epilepsy - a sacred disease
 , Certain types of hormone-dependent tumors of the pituitary gland and the adrenal cortex.

If not too severe nausea and vomiting Reglan is taken orally, the dose is determined individually with the doctor and depends on the general condition of the patient, his age, the primary and associated diseases. So, with extreme caution prescribed Reglan children from 2 to 14 years of age and the elderly, as by increasing the dosage of Reglan can cause these disorders of the central nervous system in the form of ticks face, neck and upper torso and shaking palsy (Parkinson's disease).

Cerucalum standard dose for adults and adolescents over 14 years - 1 tablet (10 mg) 3 times a day for half an hour before meals. For children from 2 to 14 years maximum single dose is calculated by weight and has a large individual variations.

In severe conditions of Reglan is administered intramuscularly or intravenously. Adult dose is also of 10 mg (2 mL), a dose can be administered 1 - 3 times per day.

If the kidney function dose is reduced, since he can not promptly excreted from the body.

The duration of treatment as determined by a doctor, chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tact average duration of treatment - is 1 - 1, 5 months, sometimes - up to six months.

 Dosage | Reglan: help against nausea

Reglan when biliary dyskinesia - a regular emptying of the gallbladder

Reglan is used for biliary dyskinesia Biliary dyskinesia - a big problem with bile  Biliary dyskinesia - a big problem with bile
   hypotonic type, ie at low motor activity of the biliary tract. This disease can lead to stagnation of bile in the biliary tract and gall bladder Gall bladder: structure and function  Gall bladder: structure and function
   and cause nausea and vomiting. Application Cerucalum in this case is quite justified, as it causes increased motility of biliary tract and prevents stagnation of bile.

When biliary dyskinesia Reglan tablets often appointed as a sufficiently long course, at least one month. The dosage as well as in other diseases, accompanied by nausea, selected individually.

 Dosage | Reglan: help against nausea

Reglan and improve the quality of diagnostic tests

Often the use Cerucalum required during x-ray studies, since it facilitates and improves the quality of such studies, increasing intestinal motility. Prior to X-ray examination of the abdominal cavity of patients Reglan is usually administered intravenously with 10 - 20 mg or provide ingest 1 - 2 tablets Cerucalum 15 minutes prior to the study.

Assign Reglan and duodenal sounding - the capture of bile for research to accelerate gastric emptying and to promote foods of the duodenum.

Ulcerative colitis: Complications after treatment - Side effects of the treatment

November 22, 2011

  • Ulcerative colitis: Complications after treatment
  • Treatment
  • Side effects of the treatment

Side effects in the treatment of ulcerative colitis

Side effects of corticosteroids are largely dependent on the dosage and duration of admission. A short course of prednisone, for example, typically provides minimal side effects. Long-term use of high doses of corticosteroids have potentially dangerous side effects. The most common of these are acne, increased growth of body hair, diabetes, weight gain, high blood pressure, cataracts Cataracts - how to solve the problem completely?  Cataracts - how to solve the problem completely?
 Glaucoma Glaucoma - a perspective possible blindness  Glaucoma - a perspective possible blindness
 , Increased susceptibility to infections, muscle weakness, depression, insomnia, mood swings, personality changes, irritability, and thinning of the bones (osteoporosis). In children, corticosteroids are often significantly slows growth.

The most serious complication of long-term use of corticosteroids - aseptic necrosis of the hip. Aseptic necrosis is bone death. It is a very painful condition where eventually require surgery.

Prolonged use of corticosteroids inhibits the ability of the adrenal glands to produce cortisol - a natural corticosteroid necessary for normal body function. In this case, abrupt cessation of the drugs can lead to symptoms typical of adrenal insufficiency. Its symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and even shock.

Too rapid discontinuation of corticosteroids may also cause symptoms such as joint pain Joint pain - how to understand what is going on?  Joint pain - how to understand what is going on?
 , Fever and weakness.

After stopping ability of the adrenal glands to produce corticosteroids, cortisol is suppressed within two years. Such patients need to take corticosteroids during stressful experiences.

In general, it is necessary to reduce as much as possible while taking corticosteroids.

 Side effects of the treatment | Ulcerative colitis: Complications after treatment

Prevention of osteoporosis caused by taking corticosteroids

Long-term use of corticosteroids such as prednisone Prednisolone - against inflammation, allergy and pain, but with complications  Prednisolone - against inflammation, allergy and pain, but with complications
   or prednisone can cause osteoporosis. Because of corticosteroids significantly deteriorating the absorption of calcium; In addition, the kidneys and the bones begin to lose calcium faster. Therefore, it is important to increase the intake of calcium, but one of the measures may not be enough. To reduce the risk of osteoporosis, it is recommended:

  • Eat enough calcium (1,000 mg for premenopausal women, 1500 mg for women whose menopause) and of vitamin D, without which calcium can not be absorbed properly.
  • Periodic medical examinations as soon as possible to stop taking corticosteroids, or at least as soon as possible to reduce the dosage.
  • Analysis of bone density is required to measure the loss of bone mass in patients who are taking corticosteroids to stretch more than three months.
  • Regular strength training, and for smokers, smoking cessation.
  • Discuss with your doctor the possibility of receiving alendronate (Fosamax) or risedronate (Actonel) for the prevention of osteoporosis.

In the treatment of ulcerative colitis are also surgical methods, which usually involves complete removal of the colon and rectum. After their removal in the abdominal cavity is a small hole through which outwardly appears small intestine. By the end of it is attached pouch where going to cal.

Ileoanalny anastomosis - an alternative embodiment of operations for ulcerative colitis, by which excrement discharged through the anus. During this operation, the fabric removes inner walls of the anus and external muscles are preserved. Thus, defecation occurs almost normally.

 Side effects of the treatment | Ulcerative colitis: Complications after treatment

Attention

With a sharp worsening of symptoms of ulcerative colitis may need to be hospitalized; contact your doctor if you have a severe diarrhea and / or anal bleeding.

Patients with ulcerative colitis are at increased risk of developing colon cancer. The longer the disease and the stronger the symptoms, the higher the likelihood of cancer. So you need to be screened regularly.

 Side effects of the treatment | Ulcerative colitis: Complications after treatment

Meals for ulcerative colitis

There is no reliable information that a certain diet can help in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. In this area, carried out extensive research, however, it was not revealed to any meal improving or deteriorating condition of patients. However, patients are advised to eat a balanced, varied, healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables and cereals, legumes; lean meat, fish, nuts and eggs. In addition, it is necessary to limit the consumption of foods high in saturated fats. In periods of exacerbations should be, if possible, continue to eat as usual.


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