Description
Emikind-MD Tablet is used in the treatment of vertigo (dizziness) due to ear problems (Meniere’s syndrome and other labyrinthine disorders), nausea, vomiting, and migraine caused by various conditions. Additionally, can be used as a short-term treatment for non-psychotic anxiety.
Emikind-MD Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. This medicine is not recommended for long term treatment.
The most common side effect is sedation or drowsiness, therefore, it is not advisable to drive or and operate machineries. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. It can also cause orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) and blurred vision. This is temporary and usually resolves with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about these side effects.
Before taking this medicine you should let your doctor know if you have jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), epilepsy, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), and increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma). Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, and heart problems. Let your doctor also know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor.
BENEFITS OF EMIKIND TABLET MD
In Treatment of Migraine
Emikind-MD Tablet helps treat and prevent migraine headaches. It changes the electrical activity in the brain, blocks chemicals responsible for pain sensation and also blocks signals that cause nausea/vomiting associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of migraine headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.
In Treatment of Short term anxiety
Emikind-MD Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable.
In Treatment of Vertigo
Vertigo means a spinning sensation or dizziness that is triggered due to frequent movement or in people suffering from Meniere’s disease. It usually happens due to problem in the ear (vestibular). Emikind-MD Tablet helps treat this sensation effectively. If you feel dizzy while getting up from the bed, sit for a while and then rise slowly to avoid having an accidental fall. It acts on the vestibular system and suppresses the spinning sensation.
In Treatment of Nausea
Emikind-MD Tablet is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused as a side effect of some other medicine and in post-operative patients suffering from nausea/vomiting (in adults only). It acts on the receptors responsible for causing nausea and vomiting by blocking them.
SIDE EFFECTS OF EMIKIND TABLET MD
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Emikind
- Drowsiness
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
HOW TO USE EMIKIND TABLET MD
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Emikind-MD Tablet is to be taken with food.
HOW EMIKIND TABLET MD WORKS
Emikind-MD Tablet is a vestibular suppressant, i.e., it suppresses the vestibular apparatus in the inner ear by blocking the H1 receptor and stops vertigo. It acts within 30 minutes and, therefore, is effective during acute attacks. It also acts as a dopamine antagonist. Dopamine controls the region in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting, and this medicine blocks the action of dopamine. Therefore, Emikind-MD Tablet shows an anti-nauseating and antiemetic action. The mechanism of action by which prochlorperazine relieve headache and anxiety is probably related to it being serotonin (5HT3) receptor antagonist and dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist.
SAFETY ADVICE
Emikind-MD Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Emikind-MD Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Emikind-MD Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
However, occasional short-term use of Emikind-MD Tablet for the treatment of nausea and vomiting poses little risk to the breastfed infant.
Emikind-MD Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Emikind-MD Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Emikind-MD Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Emikind-MD Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Emikind-MD Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE EMIKIND TABLET MD?
If you miss a dose of Emikind-MD Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
FAQs
Q. How does Emikind-MD Tablet work?
Emikind-MD Tablet is used to treat mental disorders like schizophrenia. It is also used to treat and prevent nausea, and vomiting.It may be used to treat anxiety (short-term) in certain cases where other anti-anxiety drugs have been ineffective. It is also used to treat nausea, vomiting, dizziness or spinning sensations (vertigo) due to Meniere’s disease.It belongs to a class of medication call phenothiazines. It acts on the central nervous system by blocking certain receptors thus producing an anti-psychotic and anti-vomiting effect
Q. Does Emikind-MD Tablet expire?
Yes, Emikind-MD Tablet does expire. Please check the expiry date written on the pack and it refers to the last day of that month. Do not use Emikind-MD Tablet after the expiry date.
Q. Is Emikind-MD Tablet available over the counter?
Emikind-MD Tablet is not available over the counter. It is available only on prescription from the doctor
Q. Is Emikind-MD Tablet safe to use?
Emikind-MD Tablet is safe to use for a prescribed duration in the dose as advised by a doctor.
Q. How long can I take Emikind-MD Tablet for?
Emikind-MD Tablet should only be taken for the duration as advised by the doctor for your condition.
Q. Is Emikind-MD Tablet addictive?
Emikind-MD Tablet is not known to have any addictive potential. Please consult your doctor in case you have any other query regarding the same.
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