Index
It is a drug used to treat brain disorders, senile dementia, and other brain conditions.
Management
It should be used according to the recommendations of the specialist doctor after a rigorous study to determine if the patient suffers from any condition that needs to be treated with Nicergoline.
Some of the diseases could be:
- Brain disorders
- Diseases or disorders in the blood vessels.
- Some mild or severe cerebrovascular insufficiency.
- Severe headache or migraine.
Side effects
In most cases, Nicergoline does not generate side or counterproductive effects in the person who consumes it, however, some patients may present:
- Stomach ache.
- Upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Nausea or vomiting
- Low blood pressure .
- Drowsiness.
- Heartburn.
- Dizziness
Some people may be allergic to Nicergoline, so it is recommended that anyone with the following symptoms contact their treating physician:
- Frequent dizziness
- Elevated body temperature
- Body or skin redness.
- Body rash
- Inflammation of the lips, tongue and throat.
- Itching in the extremities of the body.
- In some cases fluid retention.
If the patient exceeds the dose recommended by the specialist doctor, he may be prone to acquiring an overdose, so he should be attentive if he presents the following symptoms:
- Excessive sweating
- Elevated body temperature
- Disorientation.
- Difficulty remembering place, space and time.
- Dizziness
- Fainting.
- Cardiac arrhythmia.
- The limbs of the body tend to temper for no apparent reason.
- Headache or migraine.
- Difficulty focusing on objects at short or long distances.
Pregnant women should not ingest this Nicergoline unless it is strictly necessary, because it could have counterproductive effects on the proper development of the unborn in the gestation process.
In the same way, women who are breastfeeding should avoid its use, because it is not known if the components can pass to the baby through breast milk and generate any counterproductive effect.
Seniors may be more prone to side effects, so they should be in constant check with their doctor to assess whether the prescribed dose is adequate.
Precautions
Some conditions or diseases can negatively influence the results that Nicergoline should generate in the patient. Therefore, it recommends that the affected person tell their doctor if they suffer from:
- High blood pressure.
- Liver problems or diseases.
- Heart problems or diseases.
- Porphyria .
The patient should tell his doctor if he is taking antihypertensive medications, as these could hinder the absorption of Nicergoline.
In the same way, it is important that everyone who begins a treatment with Nicergoline tells their doctor if they are taking vitamins, supplements or other medications to evaluate if they decrease or increase the effects of the medication in the body.
The patient should consult his doctor if he can drive after ingesting or while being treated with Nicergoline, because it is unknown and it can cause drowsiness, which could be a disadvantageous factor.
The consumption of alcoholic beverages should be avoided, because they can increase the chances of acquiring or causing harmful or counterproductive effects for the health of the affected person, in the same way it increases the risk of reducing the effects that Nicergoline should have on the body. to ensure an evolution in the treatment.
The patient should not increase the dose without a prescription, this will not make the condition improve faster, it could even increase the risk of acquiring an overdose or unwanted effects on the patient’s health.
It is not recommended that Nicergoline be used by children under 12 years of age, because they may be more prone to acquiring counterproductive reactions to their health and daily performance, it could even affect their mental development if the dose is too high.
Storage
Nicergoline should be stored at room temperature, away from places with humidity or that have direct contact with heat or the sun’s rays.
Its refrigeration is not necessary and it should be away or out of the reach of children and pets, since its consumption without prescription or control could be counterproductive to health.
If the drug is expired or is soon to expire, the patient should consult their treating physician if they should continue with the dosage or, on the contrary, should discard it.
