Debrisoquine: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

What Drug Debrisoquine?

What is debrisoquine for?

Debrisoquine is an antihypertensive drug. This drug works to lower blood pressure by reducing the level of certain chemicals in the blood. This medicine allows your blood vessels (veins and arteries) to widen so that blood circulation becomes smoother.

Apart from being used to treat hypertension, this drug can also be used to treat high blood pressure in the kidneys.

How do I use debrisoquine?

Use debrisoquine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand the directions for using this medication, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain it to you.

Take each dose of the drug with a glass of water.

Take debrisoquine with food or milk if it causes stomach upset.

It is important to use debrisoquine regularly to get its benefits.

Do not stop using debrisoquine suddenly without first consulting your doctor. This can lead to severe high blood pressure, anxiety, and anxiety.

Your doctor may want you to have your blood pressure monitored or other medical evaluations during treatment with debrisoquine to monitor progress and side effects.

Store this medication at room temperature and keep it away from moisture and heat.
Follow the rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How do I save debrisoquine?

Debrisoquine is a drug that should be stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Debrisoquine dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dosage for debrisoquine for adults?

To treat hypertension, the dose of debrisoquine is 10-20 mg 1-2 times per day. The dose may be increased by 10 to 20 mg every 3 or 4 days according to the severity of the condition.

Maintenance dose 20-120 mg per day

What is the dosage of debrisoquine for children?

There is no provision for the dosage of this drug for children. This medicine can be dangerous for children. It is important to understand the safety of drugs before use. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Debrisoquine side effects

What side effects can be experienced with debrisoquine?

The most common side effects of the drug debrisoquine are:

• Sleepy
• Dizzy
• Headache
• Nauseous vomit
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Nasal congestion
• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Postural hypotension

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Debrisoquine Drug Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using debrisoquine?

Some things that must be considered before taking debrisoquine are:

• You should not take this medicine if you have a history of pheochromocytoma and congestive heart failure
• You should not take this medication if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate).

Is debrisoquine safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There is no adequate research on the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States, or the equivalent of the Indonesian Food and Drug Administration Agency in Indonesia.

The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = Not at risk
• B = No risk in several studies
• C = May be risky
• D = There is positive evidence of risk
• X = Contraindicated
• N = Unknown

Debrisoquine can pass into breast milk and can be harmful to a nursing baby. Do not use debrisoquine without first consulting your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Debrisoquine Drug Interactions

What medicines may interact with debrisoquine?

Although certain drugs should not be used together, in other cases two different drugs can be used together even if interactions are possible. In this case, your doctor may want to change the dose or take other precautions that may be needed. When you are using this medicine it is important that your doctor knows if you are currently taking any of the medicines that are listed below. The following interactions are selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Using this medication with any of the following medicines is not usually recommended, but may be necessary in some cases. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or adjust how often you use one or both drugs.

• Adrenaline
• Amphetamine
• other sympathomimetics
• TCAs
• MAOIs
• phenothiazine derivatives and other antipsychotics
• oral contraceptives
• Digoxin or other digitalis derivatives
• Thiazide diuretics
• other antihypertensives
• Levodopa
• alcohol

Can food or alcohol interact with debrisoquine?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interact with debrisoquine?

The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this medicine. Some of the conditions that can interact with the drug debrisoquine are:

• Peptic ulcer disease (peptic ulcer) or other gastric disease
• Gallstones
• Kidney illness
• Heart disease
• Asthma
• Ulcerative colitis
• Depression (especially if you have suicidal thoughts)
• Currently undergoing electroconvulsive shock therapy

Debrisoquine overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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