Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S

Description

About

Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S belongs to a class of drugs known as histamine analogs, used to treat symptoms of Meniere’s Disease (disease of the inner ear due to excess build-up of endolymph in the inner ear- causing loss of balance and sense) symptoms of which includes vertigo, constant ringing sound in the ears, or progressively hearing loss. Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is chemically composed of betahistine,  available as oral tablets to be taken strictly under a doctor’s prescription. 

Betahistine contained in the Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S offers therapeutic benefits via its action on different histamine receptors. While it shows a strong antagonist activity on H-3 receptors, H-1 receptors are affected by its agonist action as well. H-1 agonist action helps reduce pressure in the inner ear, increase blood flow and prevent excess fluid build-up. On the other hand, distributed across both CNS and partly PNS, H3 receptors when antagonized by Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S, enhance the levels of neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and GABA producing vasodilation and improving cognitive faculties, restoring equilibrium and balance. 

Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is prescribed to adults above 18 years old, usually 2-3 times orally per day in divided doses. It may take a couple of weeks to show its therapeutic effects. Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless advised by your doctor.  The most common side effects of this medication are nausea, indigestion, headache, and drowsiness. 

Indications

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• Vertigo
• Tinnitus 
• Headache 
• Nausea 

How does Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S work?

Betahistine contained in the Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S offers therapeutic benefits via its action on different histamine receptors. While it shows a strong antagonist activity on H-3 receptors, H-1 receptors are affected by its agonist action as well. H-1 agonist action helps reduce pressure in the inner ear, increase blood flow and prevent excess fluid build-up. On the other hand, distributed across both CNS and partly PNS, H3 receptors when antagonized by Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S, enhance the levels of neurotransmitters like serotonin (Serotonin is known to inhibit the activity of vestibular nuclei thus improving balance), dopamine, norepinephrine, GABA producing vasodilation and improving cognitive faculties, restoring equilibrium and balance. 

How to use Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is available in the form of tablets. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water without chewing after a meal. In general, Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is prescribed to be taken twice or thrice daily. 

Available Potency of Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S 

• 8 mg   – Tablet
• 16 mg – Tablet
• 24 mg – Tablet

Dosage

Adult Dose

Therapy with Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is started in the following dosage:

Starting dose – 8 – 16 mg, orally –  thrice daily

Your doctor may decide to decrease your dose if the improvement is observed in your symptoms

Daily maintenance dose: 24 – 48 mg

Maximum safe dose: 48 mg/ day

Pediatric Dose

Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is not safe to use in children or adolescents below 18 years of age

Elderly dose 

Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S must be used with caution in patients aged 60 and above. Your physician will set the dose most appropriate for your health status. 

Pregnancy And Lactation

Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is not usually recommended for use in pregnancy, therefore if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, please consult your doctor who may prescribe safer medicines for your condition. Also Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is not known to be secreted into human milk due to insufficient data available, if you are breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before taking it.

Contraindications

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of any before using Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S:

• Allergic reaction to Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S or similar drugs
• An adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma)
• Peptic /gastric ulcers
• Age groups under 18 years
• Malignant hypertension

Precautions‌ ‌

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• ‌Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S should be taken with caution if there has been a history of drug-related allergy
• Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S must be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure
•  In patients with asthma (respiratory disease), ‌Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S should be used with caution
• Patients with severe acidity and stomach ulcers must be cautious, ‌Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S can exacerbate the condition

Interaction With Other Medications

Certain medications could interact with Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S and may increase or decrease its absorption, in which case, your doctor might alter your dosage. A few of these interacting drugs are given below:

• Other antihistamines such as cetirizine, chlorpheniramine
• MAO Inhibitors such as selegiline, phenelzine, isocarboxazid, etc
• Beta-2 agonists such as salbutamoll, salmetarol etc

Adverse effects

Like most medicines, Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S has some side effects which include:

Common Side effects:

• Nausea 
• Headache 
• Vomiting
• Abdominal bloating

Rare side effects:

• Anaphylactic reaction 
• Itchy skin/ rash
• Fatigue 
• Arrhythmias 
• Palpitations 
• High blood pressure
• Difficulty in breathing (especially in asthmatics)

 HOW TO COPE UP  WITH ADVERSE EFFECTS

• Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) or diarrhea –Avoid eating rich or spicy food. It might help to take medication after food. If you’re sick, try drinking small, frequent sips of water.
• Heartburn – can be dealt with by chewing on mint-flavored gum that’ll help neutralize the acid in the body. Standing up straighter, adding ginger to the daily diet, elevating the patient’s upper body, and having licorice supplements has shown to provide relief.
• Fatigue- Patients experiencing this adverse effect are advised to take deep breaths, intake tea or coffee, get a good night’s rest, and not overburden themselves for a few days.
• Headaches- In which case make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid the use of alcohol. Take a prescribed painkiller. Consult your doctor if the headaches last longer than a week or are severe
• Feeling dizzy (lightheaded) or weak –If the medication makes you feel dizzy or weak, stop what you’re doing and sit or lie down until you feel better, and do not rise too fast or immediately from a sitting or lying down position to a standing posture. Do not drive or use tools or machinery in case of any of these effects.
• Skin Rash- can be eased by applying soothing and healing lotions or creams such as calamine lotion/cream. Apply a cold compress to the rash to help reduce itchiness and redness caused by the rash. An antihistamine (prescribed by a doctor) is also recommended as an effective way to combat any skin rash.
• Change in taste- this tends to go away as soon as the patient stops taking the medicine but while treatment; saltwater with baking soda (half a teaspoon of salt and baking soda in water) rinses and chewing on sugar-free gum can help dissipate the change in taste.
• Redness Of The Skin- This can be combated by applying a cold pack to the affected area.

Key facts about 

• Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is prescribed to adults for the treatment of Meniere’s disease (vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss)
• Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S belongs to a group of medicines, called Histamine analog
• Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is not prescribed to pregnant or lactating women or children /adolescents below 18 years
• Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is prescribed to be taken as oral tablets usually twice or thrice daily
• Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is not recommended for people with stomach ulcers, asthma, or adrenal gland tumor
• Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S may cause common side effects such as stomach problems, nausea, headache, and dizziness

FAQ’s

# 1 .HOW TO STORE Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is to be kept away from the reach of children, in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity as that tends to ruin the chemical nature of certain drugs.

# 2. WHAT IF I TAKE TOO MUCH OF Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

In case of too much consumption by accident, kindly contact your doctor or nearby hospital right away. The amount of medication that can result in severe side effects varies from person to person. An overdose slows down the heart rate and difficulty breathing accompanied by dizziness and fainting spells.

Q.WHAT IF I MISS A DOSE OF Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day. If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next dosage time or the next day, do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule.

# 3. HOW IS Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S SUPPOSED TO BE TAKEN?

Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is taken orally preferably after a meal, in doses prescribed by your doctor. Usually, it is taken 2-3 times daily at 6-8 intervals.

# 4. WILL Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S AFFECT MY SEXUAL ACTIVITY?

No, there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in libido.

# 5. CAN I TAKE Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S DURING MY PREGNANCY?

No, Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is deemed unsafe to be ingested during pregnancy. Consult your doctor first. 

#6. WILL Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S AFFECT MY FERTILITY??

No, there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in fertility.

# 7. IS IT SAFE TO HAVE PAINKILLERS WHILE TAKING Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

Yes. Over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol are safe to be ingested along with Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S under the supervision of a doctor.

# 8. IS IT SAFE TO HAVE ANTACIDS FOR INDIGESTION ALONG WITH Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

To cure side effects like indigestion and heartburn due to Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S you can take antacids but do consult your doctor as well.

# 9. CAN Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S CAUSE DIZZINESS? IF SO, HOW SHOULD I MANAGE IT?

Yes. It can cause dizziness as one of the most common side effects. You should sit or lie down until the symptoms pass if this happens. However, please note this is temporary and usually goes away as the treatment continues. It is also advised to avoid the consumption of alcohol during your treatment, as it may worsen the dizziness.

# 10. DOES Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S CAUSE ADDICTION?

No, This drug has shown no evidence to prove addiction of any kind in any patient.

# 11. HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO CONTINUE TAKING THE MEDICATION?

It is a long-term treatment and you might have to continue taking the medication for a few months or as advised by the doctor

# 12. WHAT IF I FORGET TO TAKE THE Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S?

It is advised that the drug is taken at the same time each day, and an alarm can be placed to remind patients to take Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S at the proper time and at least an hour before having any meal. If the patient misses a dose of Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S, they should take it immediately but if the time for the next dose of the drug is near then it’s beneficial for patients to skip the missed dose and take the tablets as per schedule, doubling of doses has proven to cause severe side effects.

# 13.  CAN I DRIVE AFTER TAKING THIS MEDICATION?

In general, Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S is not known to make you dizzy but if that happens kindly avoid driving or operating any heavy machinery

# 14. WHAT IS Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S COMPOSED OFF?

Setspin 8mg Tablet 10 ‘S composition is- betahistine (histamine analog).