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Manufacturer's name : SANWA KAGAKU KENKYUSHO CO.,LTD. |
620005936 |
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Newly-created: 03/2008 |
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Brand name : |
EBRANTIL Capsules 30mg |
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Active ingredient: |
Urapidil |
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Dosage form: |
white capsule (major axis: 14.6 mm, minor axis: 5.3 mm) |
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Printings on wrapping: |
EBRANTILcap.30mg, エブランチルカプセル30, 30mg, KC154 |
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Effects of this medicine
This medicine dilates peripheral vessels and lowers blood pressure by its antagonistic action on alpha-1 receptors. Also, it makes urinating easier by suppressing smooth muscle contraction in the prostate and the urethra, and dilating the urethra.
It is usually used to treat hypertension, and dysuria associated with prostatic hyperplasia and neurogenic bladder. |
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor/pharmacist
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If you ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicine.
If you are a patient with liver disorder.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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If you are using any other prescription or nonprescription (OTC) medicine. (It is important to reduce the risk of drug interactions.)
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Dosage regimen (proper use of this medicine)
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Your dosage regimen is:(order of your doctor)
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General dosage regimen:
Treatment of essential hypertension, renal hypertension, hypertension associated with pheochromocytoma, for adults, the initial dose is started with 15 mg of the active ingredient at a time, twice daily, and if the effect is insufficient, the dose will be gradually increased at 1-2 week intervals up to 60 mg at a time, twice daily, after breakfast and supper. The dosage may be adjusted according to the age or symptoms.
Treatment of dysuria associated with prostatic hyperplasia, for adults, the initial dose is started with 15 mg of the active ingredient at a time, twice daily, and if the effect is insufficient, the dose will be gradually increased at 1-2 week intervals up to 30-45 mg at a time, twice daily, after breakfast and supper. The dosage may be adjusted according to the symptoms, however, the maximum daily dosage is 90 mg.
Treatment of dysuria associated with neurogenic bladder, for adults, the initial dose is started with 15 mg of the active ingredient at a time, twice daily, and the dose will be gradually increased at 1-2 week intervals up to 30 mg at a time, twice daily, after breakfast and supper. The dosage may be adjusted according to the age or symptoms, however, the maximum daily dosage is 90 mg. This preparation contains 30 mg of the active ingredient in a capsule. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.
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Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as possible when you remembered that you missed a dose. However, it is needed to take an interval of 4-5 hours before the next dose. If it is 2-3 hours or less before the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take double doses to make up for the missed dose.
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Overdose: If you took too much of this medicine (more than ordered), check with your doctor/pharmacist.
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Others: Do not stop taking this medicine without the instructions of your doctor.
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Precautions while using this medicine
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You may feel dizziness/stagger due to decreased blood pressure. Do not drive a car, work at heights, or operate dangerous machinery while taking this medicine.
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Side effects of this medicine
Common side effects are reported as below. If any of them occurs, check with your doctor/pharmacist: headache, headache dull, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, stagger, rash, etc.In rare cases, symptoms described below may be the sign of side effects indicated in brackets [ ]. If they occur, stop taking your medicine and check with your doctor immediately.
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General malaise, vomiting, yellowness in skin or conjunctiva[liver dysfunction]
Other side effects not listed here may occur. Check with your doctor/pharmacist if you have any worrisome symptom. |
Storage and other information
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Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. Store it away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
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Discard the remainder. Do not store them.
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