PK-Merz tabs 100mg #30

PK-Merz user manual

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Composition
PK-Merz contains amantadine sulfate.
Form of issue
In the pharmacy network, the medicine is sold in tablets that are in contour packs, and also in the form of a solution in vials.
pharmachologic effect
The drug is used to treat chronic nervous diseases, such as Parkinson's disease. In addition, it can be used as an antiviral agent.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The drug helps to normalize the functioning of the central nervous system and protect the nerve cells.
The drug increases the excretion of dopamine from the neuronal depot, activates the dopaminergic transfer. It also prevents reverse neuronal capture of dopamine and generation of impulses in the motor neurons of the nervous system.

Indications for use

The product is effective when:
    Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism;
    influenza A;
    shingles;
    extrapyramidal disorders provoked by neuroleptics and other drugs.

Contraindications

Do not use the drug in the following cases:
    hypersensitivity to its components;
    psychoses;
    epilepsy;
    hepatic insufficiency;
    problems with the thyroid gland;
    pathologies of the heart;
    glaucoma;
    adenomas of the prostate;
    thyrotoxicosis;
    psychomotor excitations;
    states of pre-divisions or delirium;
    violations of the liver and kidneys.
In addition, the reception is contraindicated during the first trimester of pregnancy and lactation.

Side effects

With individual drug intolerance, side effects may appear from various body systems. A person taking this drug may develop mental and motor disorders, for example, insomnia, hallucinations, dizziness, increased irritability. In addition, dry mouth, nausea, loss of appetite, heart failure, tachycardia, arrhythmia are possible.
In rare cases, reports of dermatoses, vision impairment, inflammation of the prostate gland, the appearance of a bluish color of the skin. In patients with prostatic adenoma, urinary retention is observed.

Instructions for using PK-Merz (Method and dosage)

For those who have decided to take PK-Merz tablets, the instructions for use advise you to do this after eating. Typically, the initial daily dosage is 100 mg. Tablets should be taken every 6 hours. The dose can be increased only after consulting a specialist. The maximum daily dosage is 600 mg. The duration of treatment is usually 5-7 days. With such serious diseases as shingles, therapy can be extended to 14-16 days.
If the kidneys are disturbed, the interval between doses should be increased.
The instruction for the use of PK-Mertz as a solution informs that it is administered intravenously. Single dose - 500 mg. Infusion is done 1-2 times / day for 3 hours. The speed is 55 drops per minute.
In case of problems with kidney functions, the dosage and the interval of application are individually regulated. In severe cases, the dosage can be increased after consultation with a specialist who will take into account all possible risks.

Overdose

Overdose increases the likelihood of side effects. The use of the drug in high doses especially affects the work of the heart. Overdose can cause tachycardia and arrhythmia.

Interaction

The drug intensifies the negative effects of other antiparkinsonian drugs. The combination with diuretics, which include triamterene or hydrochlorothiazide, can cause a change in the content of active substance PK-Merz in plasma.
Contraindicated joint use of the drug with alcohol, as it can lead to increased adverse reactions.

Storage conditions

Optimum storage temperature up to 25 ° C. Keep away from children.
Shelf life - Five years. Do not use the medicine after this time.

Reviews about PK-Merz

Reviews about the PK-Merz are mostly positive. The remedy is considered relatively safe to use. It has successfully established itself in the pharmaceutical market and many patients prefer it as an alternative to other drugs for the normalization of the CNS.
Those who tried this drug, note its quick action and ease of use. Negative reviews about PK-Merz are rare and usually involve adverse reactions.