Alvex 16mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is alvex 16mg tablet used for?
Alvex 16mg Tablet contains Betahistine, a histamine analog used to treat vertigo and Meniere's disease. It works by improving blood flow in the inner ear and reducing pressure, thereby alleviating dizziness and tinnitus. Take as prescribed by your doctor.
- Generic Name: Betahistine
- Manufacturer: Euro Organics
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alvex 16mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Meniere's disease, vertigo, tinnitus
Off-label uses: Motion sickness, Vascular headaches
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Betahistine |
| Brand Name | Activert 16mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Euro Organics |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Histamine analog- Meniere's Disease |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Partial histamine H1 receptor agonist and H3 receptor antagonist
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alvex 16mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alvex 16mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dyspepsia
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypotension
- Tachycardia
- Bronchospasm
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Allergic reactions
- Seizures
- Palpitations
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Antihistamines | Moderate | May reduce efficacy of betahistine |
| MAOIs | Moderate | Increased risk of side effects |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Antihistamines
- MAO inhibitors
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- CNS depressants
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- None reported
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase dizziness; avoid concurrent use
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to betahistine, pheochromocytoma, severe hypotension
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, symptom improvement
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; avoid use
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive treatment; gastric lavage if recent
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.