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Fervex Adult Raspberry Flavor Cold Rhinitis 8 teabags
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Fervex Adult Raspberry Flavor Cold Rhinitis 8 teabags

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Fervex Framboise 8 Sachets, available without prescription, is indicated for the treatment of colds, rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and flu-like conditions (clear, watery nose, sneezing, headache and/or fever).

What is Fervex Adult Raspberry Flavor Cold Rhinitis used for?

For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the package insert.

Sneezing, fever, burning sensation in the nose, nasal congestion sometimes accompanied by throat irritation and headaches...
Sound familiar? It's normal: the common cold is the most common human infection, and it's estimated that every adult suffers from it two to three times a year.
A cold weakens the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. If left untreated, this can lead to bacterial superinfection and complications such as otitis media (infection of the middle ear), acute bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchial tubes) or laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx or vocal cords).

Fervex Framboise 8 Sachets is indicated for the treatment of colds, rhinitis, rhinopharyngitis and flu-like conditions (clear, watery nose, sneezing, headache and/or fever). May cause drowsiness.

For adults and children over 15 years of age only.

This new anti-cold sachet, combining paracetamol, vitamin C and antihistamines, is used to treat the symptoms of colds. It is best taken in the evening in hot water, like a toddy.

What are colds?
Although annoying, colds are not serious. A cold is usually characterized by a tickling sensation in the throat, a blocked nose and mild chills. A cold is an inflammation of the upper respiratory tract (nose, sinuses and throat) caused by a virus. To date, over 200 viral strains have been identified that can trigger a cold. The average adult has three respiratory infections a year. They are more frequent in children: around six a year or more - which can give the impression that they are constantly ill. In children, it's perfectly normal for a cold to be accompanied by a slight fever. In adults, on the other hand, a fever is more akin to the flu. The latter is caused by the influenza virus, and is accompanied by muscle aches and chills.

Delicious Taste, Effective Relief

  • Treatment of colds and rhinitis : Fervex Raspberry 8 Sachets is a medicine specially designed to treat colds, rhinitis and nasopharyngitis. If you suffer from runny noses, sneezing, watery eyes and headaches associated with these conditions, Fervex Raspberry can offer you complete relief, all with the delicious taste of raspberry.
  • Flu-like conditions: In addition to cold symptoms, Fervex Framboise is also effective in treating flu-like conditions characterized by fever associated with these symptoms. It helps you face these flu-like episodes with confidence, while enjoying the refreshing taste of raspberry.
  • Ease of use: sachets dissolve quickly in hot water, making them a convenient option for everyday use.

Your Solution for Immediate Comfort, with a Touch of Deliciousness

  • Fast relief: Fervex Raspberry's active ingredients work quickly to relieve the symptoms of colds, rhinitis, nasopharyngitis, and flu-like conditions. You can be back in comfort in no time, while enjoying the delicious taste of raspberry.
  • Versatile and delicious: Fervex Framboise is suitable for a variety of situations. Whether it's treating a seasonal cold, allergic rhinitis or coping with the flu, it's there for you, with a touch of deliciousness to boot.
  • Trusted and Effective: Fervex has been a trusted brand for many years, providing effective relief for those dealing with cold and flu symptoms, while delighting the taste buds with its raspberry flavor.

Purchase Fervex Framboise 8 Sachets and quickly regain your well-being by eliminating symptoms of colds, rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and flu, all with a gourmet raspberry note. Enjoy complete relief while indulging in the exquisite taste of raspberry.

We also offer Fervex Adult État Grippal 8 sachets at the best price in our online pharmacy.

How to take this flu remedy?

  • 1 sachet every 4 hours, 3 sachets a day maximum.

Treatment lasts 5 days.

Precautions for use

  • Children under 15 years of age
  • Allergy to product ingredients
  • Certain forms of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)
  • Difficulty in urinating due to prostatic or other causes
  • Severe liver disease due to the presence of paracetamol
  • Fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (rare metabolic disorders), due to the presence of sucrose
  • Pregnancy and breast-feeding, unless otherwise advised by your doctor

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What is the composition of this cold and rhinitis medication?

Paracetamol......................................................................................................................... 500 mg

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)............................................................................................... 200 mg

Pheniramine maleate.......................................................................................................... 25 mg
Gum arabic, citric acid anhydrous, saccharin sodium, sucrose, raspberry flavor containing orange yellow S (E110), benzyl alcohol, traces of sodium benzoate (E211), allura red AC (E129), brilliant blue (E133) and traces of ethanol.

For one sachet.

Oral use

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Presentation

A box of 8 sachets, available at the best price in our online pharmacy.

Warnings on medicines purchased online

Fervex Framboise is not a product like any other. Read the package insert carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Beware of incompatibilities with your current products.

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NOTICE

ANSM - Updated on: 09/09/2015

Name of the medicinal product

FERVEX STATE GRIPPAL PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULTS FRAMBOISE, granules for oral solution in sachet

Paracetamol, ascorbic acid, pheniramine maleate

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Read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. It contains important information for your treatment.

· This medication can be used in self-medication, ie used without consultation or prescription from a doctor.

· If symptoms persist beyond 5 days of treatment, if they become worse or if new symptoms appear, seek the advice of your pharmacist or doctor.

· This leaflet is designed to help you use this medicine. Keep it, you may need to reread it.

DO NOT LEAVE THIS MEDICINE FOR CHILDREN.

Review summary

In this notice :

1. WHAT IS FERVEX CONTAINING PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULS FRAMBOISE, granules for oral solution in sachets AND WHAT CASES IS IT USED FOR?

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE FERVEX CONTAINING PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULTES FRAMBOISE, granules for oral solution in sachets?

3. HOW TO TAKE FERVEX CONTAINER PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULTS FRAMBOISE, granules for oral solution in sachet?

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

5. HOW TO STORE FERVEX PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULTES FRAMBOISE, granules for oral solution in sachet?

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. WHAT IS FERVEX CONTAINING PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULS FRAMBOISE, granules for oral solution in sachets AND WHAT CASES IS IT USED FOR?

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Not applicable.

Therapeutic indications

This medication is indicated in adults and children over 15 years of age in the treatment of colds, rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and influenza conditions:

· clear nasal discharge and tears,

· sneezing,

· headache and / or fever.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE FERVEX CONTAINING PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULTES FRAMBOISE, granules for oral solution in sachets?

List of information needed before taking the medication

If your doctor has told you about an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

Cons-indications

Do not take FERVEX PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULTES RASPBERRY, granules for oral solution in sachets if:

· child under 15 years of age,

· in case of a history of allergy to the constituents of the product,

· in cases of certain forms of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye),

· in case of difficulties to urinate of prostatic or other origin,

· in the case of severe liver disease due to the presence of paracetamol.

You should not use this medication unless you are advised to do so by your doctor during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

Precautions for use; special warnings

Take special care with FERVEX STATE GRIPPAL PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULTS RASPBERRY, granules for oral solution in sachet:

Special warnings

DO NOT LEAVE THIS MEDICINE FOR CHILDREN.

· it is imperative to strictly observe the dosage, the duration of treatment of 5 days, and the contraindications.

· the absorption of alcoholic beverages, medicines containing alcohol or sedative drugs is discouraged during treatment.

In case of overdosage or overdose, consult your doctor immediately. This medicine contains paracetamol and pheniramine. Other medicines contain it.

Do not combine them, so as not to exceed the recommended daily dose ( see section "Dosage" ).

Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are taking any other medicines for the same period.

The use of this medication is not recommended in patients with fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase / isomaltase deficiency (rare hereditary diseases).

This medicinal product contains 11.5 g saccharose per sachet, which must be taken into account in the daily diet for a diet low in sugar or diabetes.

This medication contains an azo dye (E110) and may cause allergic reactions.

If you suffer:

· severe liver or kidney disease,

· predisposition to constipation, dizziness and urinary problems, this medication should only be used after consulting your doctor.

Precautions for use

In case of: purulent nasal discharge, persistence of fever, absence of improvement after 5 days of treatment, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.

Interaction with other medicines

Taking other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription / herbal products you may use before using this medication.

To avoid the adverse effects of overdosage, DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE other medicines containing antihistamines or paracetamol.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

Interactions with food and beverages

Food and drinks

This medication may cause alcohol-induced drowsiness: it is best to start treatment at night and refrain from alcoholic beverages during the course of treatment.

Interactions with Herbal Medicines or Alternative Therapies

Not applicable.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Pregnancy

Taking this medication is not recommended during pregnancy.

feeding

Taking this medication is not recommended during breast-feeding.

Sport

Not applicable.

Effects on ability to drive or use machines

Driving and using machines

Attention is drawn, especially among vehicle drivers and machine users about the possibilities of drowsiness or decreased vigilance attached to the use of this drug.

This is exacerbated by the use of alcoholic beverages, medicines containing alcohol or sedative drugs.

List of excipients with known effect

Important information about some of the ingredients of FERVEX STATE GRIPPAL PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULTES FRAMBOISE, granules for oral solution in sachet

Sucrose, orange-yellow S (E110).

3. HOW TO TAKE FERVEX CONTAINER PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULTS FRAMBOISE, granules for oral solution in sachet?

Instructions for proper use

Not applicable.

Dosage, Mode and / or route (s) of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment

Dosage

Reserved for adults and children over 15 years of age

1 sachet to be renewed if necessary after 4 hours minimum, without exceeding 3 sachets per day.

Method and route of administration

Oral use.

The bags should be taken in a sufficient quantity of water, cold or hot.

During the flu-like conditions, it is best to take this medicine in warm water at night.

Frequency of Administration

In case of renal insufficiency, (creatinine clearance less than 10 ml / min), the interval between 2 catches will be at least 8 hours.

Duration of treatment

The maximum duration of treatment is 5 days.

Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose

If you take more FERVEX PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULTES RASPBERRY, granules for oral solution in a sachet you should not have:

STOP TREATMENT AND IMMEDIATELY CONSULT A DOCTOR.

Instructions for omission of one or more doses

If you forget to take FERVEX STATE GRIPPAL PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULTS FRAMBOISE, granules for oral solution in sachet:

DO NOT TAKE A DOUBLE DOSE TO COMPENSATE THE SIMPLE DOSE YOU FORGET TO TAKE.

Risk of withdrawal syndrome

If you stop taking FERVEX CONTAINER PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULS RASPBERRY, granules for oral solution in sachet:

Not applicable.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

Description of adverse reactions

Like all medicines, FERVEX STATE GRIPPAL PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULTES FRAMBOISE, granules for oral solution in sachet is likely to have undesirable effects, although not everyone is subject to it.

· The onset of an acute glaucoma crisis in predisposed subjects.

· Urinary problems (significant decrease in urine, difficulty urinating).

· Dry mouth, visual disturbances, constipation.

· Memory or concentration disorders, confusion, dizziness (more common in the elderly).

· A motor incoordination, trembling.

· Drowsiness, decreased vigilance, more marked at the beginning of treatment.

· A drop in blood pressure when standing up may be accompanied by dizziness.

· In some rare cases, it is possible that a rash or reddening or allergic reaction can occur, which can be manifested by a sudden swelling of the face and neck or by a sudden discomfort with drop in blood pressure. Immediately stop treatment, tell your doctor and never take any medicines containing paracetamol or pheniramine.

· Exceptionally, biological changes requiring control of the blood balance have been observed: abnormally low levels of certain white blood cells or certain blood cells such as platelets that can result in nosebleeds or gums. In this case, consult a doctor.

If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if any of the side effects gets serious, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE FERVEX CONTAINING PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULTS FRAMBOISE, granules for oral solution in sachet?

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Expiration date

Do not use FERVEX STATE GRIPPAL PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULS RASPBERRY, granules for oral solution in sachets after the expiry date stated on the box. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Storage conditions

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

If necessary, warnings against visible signs of deterioration

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medications. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full list of active substances and excipients

What does FERVEX STATE GRIPPAL PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULTES FRAMBOISE contain, granules for oral solution in sachet?

The active substances are:

One sachet contains 0.500 g of paracetamol, 0.200 g of ascorbic acid and 0.025 g of pheniramine maleate.

The other components are:

Gum arabic, citric acid anhydrous, saccharin sodium, sucrose, aroma raspberry (containing orange yellow S (E110)).

Pharmaceutical form and content

What is FERVEX STATE GRIPPAL PARACETAMOL / VITAMIN C / PHENIRAMINE ADULS FRAMBOISE, granules for oral solution in sachet and contents of the pack?

This medicinal product is in the form of granules for oral solution in sachets. The pellets are light pink to light beige.

Box of 6 or 8 sachets.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Name and address of the marketing authorization holder and the holder of the manufacturing authorization responsible for the release of the lots, if different

Holder

UPSA SAS

3 RUE JOSEPH MONIER

92500 RUEIL-MALMAISON

exploiting

UPSA SAS

3 RUE JOSEPH MONIER

92500 RUEIL-MALMAISON

Maker

UPSA SAS

979, AVENUE DES PYRENEES

47520 THE PASSAGE

or

UPSA SAS

304, AVENUE OF DOCTOR JEAN BRU

47000 AGEN

Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area

Not applicable.

Date of approval of the notice

The last date on which this leaflet was approved is {date}.

AMM under exceptional circumstances

Not applicable.

Internet Information

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the Afssaps website (France).

Information for health professionals only

Not applicable.

Other

ADVICE / HEALTH EDUCATION

DECONGESTING FOR SYSTEMIC USE

This medication is used in the treatment of stuffy nose sensation and headache and / or fever during colds in adults and children over 15 years of age.

The common cold is a very common acute benign infection that affects the nasal mucosa (inner lining of the nose).

This mucous membrane secretes a liquid whose role is to constantly moisten the inspired air and to fight against the infectious agents. When this mucous membrane is irritated, it swells and increases its usual fluid secretion, so that the nose "flows".

In order to limit the onset of symptoms, respect the following hygiene rules as much as possible:

· Wash hands regularly, especially before meals or during preparation.

· cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze;

· blow your nose often with disposable handkerchiefs (not to recontaminate) and dispose of them in a trash can immediately after use and then wash your hands;

· when using a nasal solution, avoid using the same nosepiece for all family members.

· avoid visiting a young child and her newborn, an elderly person, or a person treated with immunosuppressive drugs (corticosteroids, medicines for blood or cancer). In these cases, wearing the mask is recommended.

For your comfort:

· drink enough;

· moisten the nasal mucosa with suitable washing solutions (physiological saline, sprays of thermal water or sea water). Avoid using the same nosepiece for the whole family.

· avoid smoking or breathing the smoke of others,

· sleeping the raised head to improve the airflow in the nostrils and sleeping enough;

· protect the skin of the upper lip and nostrils by a cream if the repetition of the flies tends to irritate the skin;

· avoid air conditioners that dehumidify the air and dry the nasal mucous membranes, the ideal room temperature should be around 18-20 ° C;

· aerate the parts regularly.

"WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF FEVER":

The normal temperature of the body varies from one individual to another and is between 36 ° 5 and 37 ° 5.

An increase of more than 0 ° 8 is considered a fever.

In adults: If the disorders that it causes are too troublesome, you can take this medicine which contains paracatémol in the dosages indicated.

With this medication, the fever should drop rapidly. Nevertheless :

· if other signs appear (such as a rash),

· if the temperature persists for more than 3 days or if it worsens,

· if the headache becomes violent, or in case of vomiting,

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

"WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF PAIN":

· In the absence of improvement after 5 days of treatment,

· If the pain returns regularly,

· If accompanied by fever,

· If she wakes you up at night,

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

VIDAL OF THE FAMILY

FERVEX GRIPPAL STATE

Anti-rheumatic medication

pheniramine, paracetamol, vitamin C

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Drug Interactions . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS (summary)

FERVEX ADULT GRIPPAL STATE: pellets (Caribbean flavor); box of 8 sachets.
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FERVEX STATE GRIPPAL ADULT RASPBERRY taste: granules for drinkable soluion (light pink, raspberry aroma); box of 8 sachets.
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FERVEX GRIPPAL STATE ADULT sugar-free: granules for oral solution (Caribbean flavor); box of 8 sachets.
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UPSA Laboratory

COMPOSITION (summary)
p sachet p sugar free bag
Pheniramine maleate 25 mg 25 mg
Paracetamol 500 mg 500 mg
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 200 mg 200 mg
Sucrose 11.5 g
aspartame +

INDICATIONS (summary)
This medication combines an antihistamine that has a drying effect on nasal secretions, paracetamol, which has antipyretic and analgesic action, and vitamin C.
It is used to relieve nasal discharge, sneezing, tearing, headaches and fever associated with colds and flu-like conditions.
CONTRAINDICATIONS (summary)
This medication should not be used in the following cases:
WARNING (Contents)
This medicine can cause acute glaucoma in susceptible persons: red, hard and painful eyes, with blurred vision. An emergency consultation with an ophthalmologist is necessary.
Because of the presence of an antihistamine with sedative and atropine properties , precautions are necessary in the elderly, especially in cases of chronic constipation, prostatic adenoma , tendency to dizziness or drops in tension.
Paracetamol is present alone or in combination with other substances in many medicines: make sure not to take several medicines containing paracetamol simultaneously, as a joint dose leads to a risk of overdosage, which can be toxic to the liver.
Avoid alcoholic beverages: increased risk of drowsiness.
This medication may induce somnolence, sometimes intense in some people. This drowsiness can be increased by taking alcohol or other sedative drugs. Driving and using hazardous machines are not recommended, especially within hours of taking the medication.
DRUG INTERACTIONS (summary)
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines that have atropine or sedative effects (tranquillizers, sleeping pills, some cough or pain medications containing opioids , antidepressants , neuroleptics, etc.).
If treated with an oral anticoagulant and paracetamol at maximum doses (4 g / day) for at least 4 days, increased monitoring of anticoagulant therapy may be required.
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING (summary)
The effect of this medication during pregnancy or lactation is not well known. As a precaution, it should not be used in pregnant women or nursing mothers.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE (summary)
The pellets must be swallowed after dissolving in half a glass of water, hot or cold. An interval of 4 hours must be observed between the sockets. In case of renal insufficiency , observe an interval of 8 hours between the catch.

Usual dosage:

  • Adult and child over 15 years: 1 sachet, 2 or 3 times a day.
TIPS (summary)
This treatment has no anti-infectious effect. If the condition persists for more than 5 days, consult your doctor.
This medicinal product may be freely available in certain pharmacies; nevertheless, do not hesitate to ask your pharmacist for advice.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS (summary)
Drowsiness, especially at the beginning of treatment.
Atropine effects: constipation, dry mouth, disturbances of accommodation , urinary retention, palpitations .
Orthostatic hypotension , vertigo, tremors, confusion of ideas especially in the elderly
Rarely: agitation, nervousness, insomnia, allergic reaction , abnormal blood count .


GLOSSARY (summary)


accommodation
"Focus" of the eye, allowing clear vision close up. Presbyopia is the most common disorder of accommodation; some drugs such as atropine may cause passenger accommodation problems.


adenoma of the prostate
Increase in the volume of the prostate gland located under the bladder of the man. This increase in volume is benign, has no relationship to cancer, but can interfere with the passage of urine into the urethra through the gland.
Symptoms that suggest the presence of a prostate adenoma are:
  • difficulty urinating (slowness, weakness of the spray);
  • the need to get up several times at night to urinate;
  • urges to urinate imperiously and difficult to control.
Certain drugs, especially atropinic drugs, may have the undesirable effect of aggravating the discomfort and may lead to a total blockage of the evacuation of the bladder. They are therefore contraindicated or should be used cautiously in men with the symptoms described above.


alcohol
General name designating a family of substances that have the property of being able to be mixed with water and fatty substances. The most common alcohol is ethyl alcohol (ethanol), but there are many other alcohols: methanol, butanol, etc. The degree of alcoholic solution corresponds to the volume of pure alcohol present in 100 ml of solution, knowing that 1 glass of wine or 1/2 of beer (25 cl) contains about 8 g of alcohol.
When alcohol is used as an antiseptic, an unpleasant odor denaturant is often added to prevent drinking. Contrary to a widespread belief, alcohol at 70o (or even at 60o) is a better antiseptic than alcohol at 90o.


analgesic
Medication that works against pain. Analgesics act either directly on the centers of pain in the brain or by blocking the transmission of pain to the brain.
Synonym: analgesic.


anticoagulant
Medication that prevents blood from coagulating and therefore prevents clots from forming in the blood vessels.
Anticoagulants are used to treat or prevent phlebitis, pulmonary embolism, certain infarcts. They also prevent the formation of clots in the heart during rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation or in the case of an artificial heart valve.
There are two main types of anticoagulants:
  • oral anticoagulants, which block the action of vitamin K (antivitamin K, or AVK) and whose effectiveness is controlled by a blood test: INR (formerly TP);
  • injectable anticoagulants derived from heparin, the efficacy of which can be controlled by the blood assay of anti-Xa activity, Howell's Time (TH) or Cephalin Kaolin Time (TCK) depending on the products used. A regular dosage of blood platelets is necessary throughout the life of a heparin derivative.


antidepressants
Medication that works against depression. Some antidepressants are also used to combat obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety, certain rebellious pain, enuresis, etc.
Depending on their mode of action and adverse effects, antidepressants are divided into different families: imipraminic antidepressants, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, selective or non-selective MAOIs. Finally, other antidepressants do not belong to any of these families, because they possess original properties.
The mode of action of antidepressants has two main aspects: the relief of moral suffering and the fight against inhibition which removes all will to action from the depressed. There may be a time lag between these two effects: moral suffering may persist, while the capacity for action reappears. During this short period, the risk of suicide in some depressed people can be increased. The physician takes it into account in its prescription (possible association with a tranquillizer) and it must imperatively be respected.


antihistamine
Medication that opposes different effects of histamine. Two main types exist: antihistamines type H1 (antiallergic) and antihistamines type H2 (gastric antiulcer). Some antihistamines of type H1 are sedative, others do not alter vigilance.


antipyretic
Medication used to lower the body temperature during bouts of fever.


atropine
Medication with effects similar to those of atropine. Atropinics fight spasms and diarrhea. Adverse effects of atropinic drugs include: thickening of bronchial secretions, dry mouth and mucous membranes, constipation, risk of urine blockage and acute glaucoma in susceptible persons, accommodation disorders, abnormal sensitivity to light by dilation of the pupil. Taking several atropine medicines increases the risk of adverse effects. In the event of overdose or accidental ingestion, the following signs may also appear: red and warm skin, fever, acceleration of breathing, fall or, on the contrary, elevated blood pressure, agitation, hallucinations, poor coordination of movements. Emergency care should be given to your doctor or, if not available, call 15, 112 or an emergency medical service.
In addition to atropine and its derivatives, other drugs have atropine effects: imipraminic antidepressants, some antihistamines, antispasmodics, antiparkinsonian and neuroleptic.


glaucoma
Disease characterized by increased pressure of the fluids contained in the eye (intraocular hypertension).
This general term covers two totally different affections:
  • Open angle glaucoma or chronic glaucoma is the most frequent; it is generally symptom-free, detected by the measurement of intraocular tension in the ophthalmologist. It does not cause acute seizures, and treatment relies primarily on beta-blocking eye drops. People with open-angle glaucoma should not use cortisone derivatives without prior ophthalmologic advice.
  • Closed-angle glaucoma or acute glaucoma is more rare. Between seizures, intraocular tension is normal. But the inadvertent use of atropine medicines (especially eye drops) causes an acute crisis of intraocular hypertension which can permanently damage the retina in a few hours. It is an ophthalmological emergency that is recognized by a brutally red eye, horribly painful, hard as a glass ball, and whose vision becomes blurred.
The angle in question in these two affections is the irido-corneal angle. It is indeed between the iris and the cornea that is located the system of evacuation of the liquids of the eye. A slightly open (closed) angle exposes a total obstruction of the evacuation system. This obstruction can occur when the iris is opened to the maximum (mydriasis) under the effect of an atropinic drug: the iris then comes to be attached to the cornea.
Contraindications for atropine medicines are limited to those who have already had closed-angle glaucoma or who have been detected by an ophthalmologist. Those who suffer from chronic open-angle glaucoma are not affected by these contraindications.


Orthostatic hypotension
Reduced blood pressure when changing from elongated to standing. Due mostly to drugs, orthostatic hypotension results in dizziness with risk of fall, especially in the elderly. These disturbances can be prevented by avoiding sudden changes of position: sit for a few moments at the edge of the bed before standing up, slowly rising from a seat with a support before moving.
Wearing compression stockings, which prevents blood from flowing back to the legs while standing, is also used to treat orthostatic hypotension.


Hepatic insufficiency
Inability of the liver to perform its function, which is essentially the elimination of some waste, but also the synthesis of many biological substances essential to the body: albumin, cholesterol and coagulation factors (vitamin K, etc.).


renal failure
Inability of the kidneys to eliminate waste or medicinal substances. Advanced renal insufficiency does not necessarily result in a decrease in the amount of urine excreted. Only a blood test and creatinine dosage may reveal this disease.


neuroleptics
Family of medicines used in the treatment of certain nervous disorders or various symptoms: digestive disorders, menopausal disorders, etc.


blood count
The count measures the number of red blood cells (red blood cells), white blood cells (leukocytes) and platelets in the blood. The blood formula specifies the percentage of different white blood cells: neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, monocytes.
Abbreviation: NFS.


opiates
A chemical family that includes opium and its derivatives. In addition to drugs such as opium or heroin, the opiate family includes morphine (strong analgesic), codeine (antitussive and analgesic) and many other substances.


palpitations
Abnormal perception of irregular heartbeat.


phenylketonuria
An inherited disease that is characterized by the absence of an enzyme and that leads to the accumulation in the blood of a toxic product. Screening is systematic at birth. Treatment is based on a specific diet during early childhood.


allergic reaction
Reaction due to hypersensitivity of the organism to a drug. Allergic reactions can take a wide variety of aspects: urticaria, angioedema, eczema, eruption of pimples resembling measles, etc. Anaphylactic shock is a generalized allergic reaction that causes discomfort due to a sudden drop in blood pressure.


sedative
  • Quiets, calms down.
  • Medication belonging to different families: anxiolytics, hypnotics, analgesics, cough suppressants, antiepileptics, neuroleptics, etc. but also antidepressants, antihistamines H1, antihypertensives. A sedative can be responsible for drowsiness and increase the effects of alcohol.


overdose
Excessive intake of a drug may result in an increase in the intensity of adverse effects or even in the development of specific adverse effects.
This overdose may result from accidental or voluntary poisoning for suicide, so consult your local Poison Control Center (listed in the appendix to the book). However, in most cases, overdose is the result of an error in the understanding of the prescription, or the search for an increase in efficacy by exceeding the recommended dosage. Finally, untimely self-medication may lead to excessive absorption of the same substance contained in different drugs. Some drugs are particularly prone to this risk because they are (wrongly) considered to be harmless: vitamins A and D, aspirin, etc. Stopping or decreasing drug intake helps to remove the disorders associated with an overdose.


dizziness
Symptom that can mean an impression of loss of balance (common sense) or, more strictly, a sense of rotation on oneself or the environment (medical sense).


vitamin
An essential ingredient for the growth and proper functioning of the body. Vitamin requirements are normally covered by a varied diet. In developed countries, only vitamin D deficiency, in the young child or the old man who is exposed to the sun, justifies systematic supplementation. Superior intake, especially with medicines, can lead to overdose and various disorders (mainly vitamins A and D).

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