Consuming alcohol with Vectra 16 does not cause any harmful side effects.
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Information regarding the use of Vectra 16 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Vectra 16 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE
Vectra 16 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vectra 16 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vectra 16 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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There is limited information available on the use of Vectra 16 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Vectra 16mg Tablet
Introduction
Vectra 16 is used to prevent and treat a disorder of the inner ear known as Ménière’s disease. The symptoms include dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and loss of hearing, probably caused by fluid in the ear. This medicine helps reli...
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Uses of Vectra 16
Meniere's disease
Side effects of Vectra 16
Common
Headache
Nausea
How to use Vectra 16
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vectra 16 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Vectra 16 works
Vectra 16 is a histamine analog. It works by improving the blood flow in the inner ear which reduces the pressure of excess fluid there. Excess fluid can send signals to the brain causing nausea, dizziness or spinning sensations (symptoms of Ménière'...
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What if you forget to take Vectra 16?
If you miss a dose of Vectra 16, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Vectra 16 to relieve vertigo (dizziness), hearing problems and tinnitus (noise in the ear) associated with Ménière...
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It can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.
Taking it with food can help reduce stomach problems.
Take it at the same time each day to maintain a steady amount of the medicine in your body.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcer, asthma, or low blood pressure.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
Brief Description
Indication
Meniere's disease, tinnitus and/or progressive loss of hearing, vertigo, dizziness.
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