KETANSIRIN

This drug may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision. Avoid activities requiring alertness or clear vision such as driving until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit the use of alcohol and certain other medications that cause drowsiness.

Aside from the benefits, this drug may bring some unwanted effects. It is important to tell your doctor all the symptoms that you experience while using this drug, especially if any of the following:

• Drowsiness
• Fatigue
• Lightheadedness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Dry Mouth
• Gastro Intestinal Disturbances
• Oedema
• Ventricular Arrhythmias

Precautions

Before taking this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist:

• If you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you are to undergo any surgical procedure.
• If you are taking herbal, prescription and non-prescription drugs.
• If you have certain medical conditions such as:
  • 2nd or 3rd degree AV block
  • Predisposed to QT prolongation

Interactions

Drug interactions may either lessen the effectiveness of this drug or heighten the risk for severe side effects. It’s important to inform your doctor all the medication including prescription and non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking or going to take.

Possible interactions with this drug are:

• Diuretics
• Other Hypertensive Drugs

Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.

Available brand/s:

• Ketansirin