{"id":5586,"date":"2020-12-22T15:11:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T15:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5586"},"modified":"2021-07-16T19:51:01","modified_gmt":"2021-07-16T19:51:01","slug":"delivered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/delivered\/","title":{"rendered":"Arlevert &#8211; Cinnarizine \/ Dimenhydrinate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n20 mg \/ 40 mg&nbsp;tablets&nbsp;<br>cinnarizine \/ dimenhydrinate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Arlevert is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arlevert contains two active ingredients.&nbsp;One is cinnarizine and the other is dimenhydrinate.&nbsp;The two substances belong to different groups of drugs.&nbsp;Cinnarizine is part of a group called calcium channel blockers.&nbsp;Dimenhydrinate belongs to a group called&nbsp;antihistamines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both substances work by reducing the symptoms of&nbsp;vertigo&nbsp;(a feeling of dizziness or that it &#8220;spins&#8221;) and nausea.&nbsp;When these two substances are used together, they are more effective than when used separately.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arlevert is used in adults to treat different types of&nbsp;vertigo.&nbsp;Vertigo&nbsp;can have many different causes.&nbsp;The use of Arlevert can help you continue with daily activities that are difficult when you have&nbsp;vertigo.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cinnarizine and dimenhydrinate found in Arlevert may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Arlevert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Arlevert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are under 18 years of age<\/li><li>if you are allergic to cinnarizine, dimenhydrinate or diphenhydramine, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>if you are allergic to other&nbsp;antihistamines&nbsp;(such as astemizole, chlorpheniramine, and terfenadine, which are used as allergy medicines).&nbsp;You should not take this medicine unless your doctor tells you to.<\/li><li>if you suffer from&nbsp;narrow-angle glaucoma&nbsp;(a special type of eye disease)<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;epilepsy<\/li><li>if you have increased pressure in the brain (eg due to a&nbsp;tumor&nbsp;)<\/li><li>if you suffer from alcohol abuse<\/li><li>if you have prostate problems that make it difficult to urinate<\/li><li>if you have liver or&nbsp;kidney failure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Arlevert if you suffer from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>low or high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>elevated pressure in the eye<\/li><li>clogging of the intestines<\/li><li>enlarged&nbsp;prostate<\/li><li>overactive&nbsp;thyroid gland<\/li><li>severe heart disease<\/li><li>Parkinson&#8217;s disease.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of Arlevert may make these conditions worse.&nbsp;Arlevert may still be good for you, but your doctor may need to take these facts into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Arlevert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arlevert may&nbsp;interact&nbsp;with other medicines that you take.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arlevert may make you tired or drowsy if taken with the medicines listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>barbiturates&nbsp;(medicines that are often taken to calm down)<\/li><li>narcotic&nbsp;analgesics&nbsp;(strong painkillers such as morphine)<\/li><li>sedatives (a type of medicine used to treat depression and anxiety)<\/li><li>monoamine oxidase inhibitors&nbsp;(used to treat depression and anxiety).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Arlevert may increase the effects of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>tricyclic antidepressants&nbsp;(used to treat depression and anxiety)<\/li><li>atropine (a medicine that is a muscle relaxant and often used to examine the eyes)<\/li><li>ephedrine&nbsp;(can be used to treat cough or stuffy nose)<\/li><li>procarbazine (a medicine used to treat certain types of cancer)<\/li><li>drugs are taken to lower&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;et.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Aminoglycosides&nbsp;(a type of&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;) can damage the inner ear.&nbsp;If you take Arlevert, you may not notice this damage.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not take Arlevert with medicines used to correct heart problems (antiarrhythmic drugs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arlevert can also change the way your skin reacts to&nbsp;your&nbsp;allergy test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delivered with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arlevert can cause stomach upset, which can be reduced by taking the tablets after a meal.&nbsp;Do not drink alcohol while taking Arlevert, as it may make you tired or sleepy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arlevert can make you sleepy.&nbsp;If this happens, do not drive or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Arlevert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is one tablet three times daily, along with some liquid after a meal.&nbsp;Swallow the tablet whole, do not chew it.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arlevert is usually taken for up to 4 weeks.&nbsp;Your doctor will tell you if you need to take Arlevert for longer than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take too many Arlevert, you may become very tired, dizzy, and shaky.&nbsp;Your&nbsp;pupils&nbsp;may dilate and you may not be able to urinate.&nbsp;Your mouth may feel dry, your face may blush, you may experience a faster heart rate, fever, sweating, and headache.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have taken a large amount of Arlevert, you may have seizures, hallucinations, high&nbsp;blood pressure, feel shaky, get aroused, and find it difficult to breathe.&nbsp;Company occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Arlevert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take an Arlevert tablet, skip that tablet.&nbsp;Take the next tablet Arlevert next time you would normally take it.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Arlevert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking Arlevert before your doctor tells you to.&nbsp;You will probably get symptoms of&nbsp;vertigo&nbsp;again (dizziness and &#8220;spinning&#8221;) if you stop treatment too soon.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Arlevert can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10): drowsiness,&nbsp;dry mouth, headache, and abdominal pain.&nbsp;These are usually mild and disappear within a few days, even if you continue to take Arlevert.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Less common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100): sweating, flushing, upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, nervousness, seizures, forgetfulness,&nbsp;tinnitus&nbsp;(ringing in the ears),&nbsp;paresthesia&nbsp;(tingling in the hands or feet),&nbsp;tremor&nbsp;( tremor).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1000): impaired vision, allergic reactions (eg, skin reactions), light sensitivity, and difficulty in urination.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 000 users): the number of&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;and&nbsp;platelets&nbsp;may be lower, and the number of&nbsp;red blood cells&nbsp;may drop sharply, which can cause weakness, bruising, or increase the risk of&nbsp;infection&nbsp;you.&nbsp;If you get an&nbsp;infection&nbsp;with a fever and a severe general condition, consult your doctor and tell him about your medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other possible reactions (occurring in an unknown number of users) that may occur with this type of medicine include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>weight gain, constipation, feeling of pressure over the chest, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes caused by problems with the liver or blood), worsening&nbsp;narrow-angle glaucoma&nbsp;(eye disease with increased pressure inside the eye), uncontrollable movements, unusual arousal and restlessness (especially in children), severe skin reactions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Arlevert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after &#8220;EXP&#8221;.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substances are cinnarizine (20 mg) and dimenhydrinate (40 mg).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch, talc, hypromellose,&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, and croscarmellose sodium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arlevert tablets are round, biconvex, white to pale yellow tablets marked with an &#8220;A&#8221; on one side, with a diameter of 8 mm. They are available in packs containing 20, 50, or 100 tablets. The tablets are packaged in PVC \/ PVDC \/ aluminum blisters containing 20 or 25 tablets, as appropriate, Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HENNIG ARZNEIMITTEL GmbH &amp; Co.&nbsp;KG, Liebigstrasse 1-2, 65439 Fl\u00f6rsheim am Main, Germany.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Immedica Pharma AB, Norrtullsgatan 15, SE 111 29 Stockholm.&nbsp;Phone number +46 8 533 39 500. Email info@immedica.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arlevert contains two active ingredients. One is cinnarizine and the other is dimenhydrinate. The two substances belong to different groups of drugs. Cinnarizine is part of a group called calcium channel blockers. 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