Nylidrin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Arlidin, Arlidin Forte, PMS Nylidrin
Before Using This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine,
the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will
do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For nylidrin, the following
should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or
allergic reaction to nylidrin. Also tell your health care professional if
you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or
dyes.
Pregnancy - Studies on effects in pregnancy have have not been
done in either humans or animals.
Breast-feeding - It is not known whether nylidrin passes into breast
milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many
of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this
medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.
Older adults - Many medicines have not been studied specifically
in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly
the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects
or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use
of nylidrin in the elderly with use in other age groups. However, nylidrin
may reduce tolerance to cold temperatures in elderly patients.
Other medicines - Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care
professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter
[OTC]) medicine, or if you smoke.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical
problems may affect the use of nylidrin. Make sure you tell your doctor if
you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Angina (chest pain) or
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Fast heartbeat or
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Heart attack (recent) or other heart disease or
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Overactive thyroid gland or
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Stomach ulcer - Nylidrin may make these conditions worse
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