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Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold Flu Condition 12 sachets
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Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold Flu Condition 12 sachets

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Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold 12 sachets is a medicine in drinkable powder form. It is a treatment for colds and flu-like conditions.

What is Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold used for?

This medication is used to treat colds and flu-like conditions with runny nose , sneezing , headache , or fever .

It comes in the form of Day sachets and Night sachets: it combines paracetamol , an antipyretic and analgesic, an antihistamine having a drying effect on nasal secretions, and vitamin C. Night sachets do not contain vitamin C.

Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold is a medicine specially designed to help relieve cold symptoms . It acts effectively thanks to its complete formula, providing optimal relief during the day and night. Here's how it can help you feel better:

Get rid of nasal congestion

Rhinofebral contains Paracetamol, a powerful analgesic and antipyretic, which helps you reduce fever and relieve body pain associated with colds. In addition, Phenamine Maleate acts as an effective nasal decongestant to quickly get rid of congestion, allowing you to breathe better and regain respiratory comfort .

Strengthen your immune system

Vitamin C, present in the form of ascorbic acid, is a great ally in stimulating your immune system . It strengthens your natural defenses, helping you fight colds more effectively and get back on your feet more quickly. The ascorbic acid contained in Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold contributes to faster recovery and better resistance to infections.

24 hour relief

Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold includes two types of sachets for continuous action. The Day sachet, to be taken during the day, helps you stay active while fighting cold symptoms. If symptoms persist at night, you can count on the Night sachet for restful sleep without congestion or pain.

Practical and safe

Rhinofebral is a safe option for relieving cold symptoms. However, it is essential to respect the precautions for use. It is suitable for adults and adolescents over 15 years of age, but it is contraindicated in cases of liver failure, risk of angle-closure glaucoma, risk of urinary blockage (prostate adenoma) and phenylketonuria in due to the presence of aspartame.

In conclusion,

Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold is much more than just a cold medicine. It provides complete relief by treating symptoms day and night, strengthens your immune system and allows you to return to your daily activities quickly. Rhinofebral's unique formula makes it a safe and effective choice for fighting colds. So why suffer any longer when you can feel better now with Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold?

How to use Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold?

Manual :

To use Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold effectively, follow these simple instructions:

  • During the day, take 1 Day sachet as needed. You can repeat it if necessary, but be careful not to exceed the recommended dose.
  • In the evening at bedtime, if symptoms persist, take 1 Night sachet to have a comfortable, congestion-free night's sleep.

Be sure to follow the recommended dosage and do not exceed the maximum daily dose. Treatment should not exceed 5 consecutive days.

Precautions for use:

Before taking Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold, consider the following precautions:

  • Do not take this medicine if you have liver failure, risk of narrow-angle glaucoma, risk of urine blockage (prostate adenoma), or if you have phenylketonuria due to the presence of aspartame.
  • This product is intended for adults and adolescents over 15 years old. Do not administer to children under 15 years of age.
  • If your symptoms persist beyond 5 days or worsen, consult a healthcare professional.

Now that you know how to use Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold safely, you can take advantage of its benefits to get rid of colds and regain your well-being.

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Presentation and Composition of Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold

Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold comes in the form of a box containing 8 Day sachets and 4 Night sachets, which provides you with complete treatment to deal with colds. The combination of these two types of sachets allows you to benefit from continuous relief adapted to your needs throughout the day and night.

Ingredients :

Each Day sachet contains the following ingredients:

  • Paracetamol: 500 mg
  • Phenamine maleate: 25 mg
  • Ascorbic acid (vitamin C): 200 mg

Each Night sachet contains the same ingredients as the Day sachet:

  • Paracetamol: 500 mg
  • Phenamine maleate: 25 mg

In addition to the active ingredients, Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold also includes the following excipients:

  • Citric acid
  • Anhydrous citric acid
  • Caribbean flavor
  • Aspartame
  • Citral
  • Lemon essence
  • Glucose
  • Gum arabic
  • Magnesium citrate anhydrous
  • Maltodextrin
  • Maltol
  • Mannitol
  • Gasoline orange
  • Orange pulp
  • Povidone
  • Rum-vanilla natural extract
  • Sugar

Each of these ingredients contributes to the stability and effectiveness of the medication, creating a comprehensive formula to relieve cold symptoms.

In summary, Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold is a complete solution to combat cold symptoms, providing relief during the day and night. Its carefully balanced composition helps you get rid of nasal congestion, strengthen your immune system and regain your well-being. Don't wait any longer to say goodbye to colds and hello to newfound comfort with Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold.

Overall, Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold is much more than just a cold medicine. It offers a complete, safe and effective solution to combat cold symptoms and allow you to go about your daily activities without being bothered by congestion and pain. So why suffer any longer when you can feel better now with Rhinofebral Day & Night Cold? Get yours today at the pharmacy and say goodbye to colds.

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NOTICE

ANSM - Updated on: 11/26/2019

Name of the drug

RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame

Paracetamol / Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) / Pheniramine maleate

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Read all of this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

· This medication can be used in self-medication, that is to say used without consultation or prescription from a doctor.

· If symptoms persist beyond 5 days, if they worsen or if new symptoms appear, seek the advice of your pharmacist or doctor.

· This leaflet is made to help you use this medicine properly. Keep it, you might need to read it again.

· If you get any side effects talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects that are not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.

DO NOT LEAVE THIS MEDICINE WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

What does this booklet contain ?

1. What is RHINOFEBRAL JOUR ET NUIT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame and in which cases is it used?

2. What information should you know before taking RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame?

3. How to take RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame?

4. What are the possible side effects?

5. How to store RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame?

6. Contents of the pack and other information.

1. WHAT IS RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame AND IN WHAT CASES IS IT USED?

Pharmacotherapeutic group: OTHER COLD MEDICINES IN ASSOCIATION, ATC code: R05X

This medication is indicated in adults and children over 15 years of age for the treatment of colds, rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and flu-like conditions:

· a clear runny nose and watery eyes

· sneezing

· headache and / or fever.

You should contact your doctor if you experience no improvement or feel less well after 5 days.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame?

Never take RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame:

· if you are allergic to the active substances or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine, listed in section 6.

· child under 15,

· if you have certain forms of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye),

· if you have difficulty urinating due to prostate or other causes,

· if you have severe liver disease due to the presence of paracetamol,

· if you have phenylketonuria (hereditary disease detected at birth), due to the presence of aspartame.

You should generally not use this medicine unless your doctor tells you otherwise while you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

Warnings and Precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame:

Special warnings

DO NOT LEAVE THIS MEDICINE WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

· it is imperative to strictly observe the dosage, the duration of treatment of 5 days, and the contraindications.

· the absorption of alcoholic beverages, drugs containing alcohol or sedative drugs is not recommended during treatment.

In case of overdose or mistakenly taking too high a dose, consult your doctor immediately. This medicine contains paracetamol and pheniramine. Other medicines contain it. Do not combine them, so as not to exceed the recommended daily dose (see section “Dosage”).

Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are taking another medicine during the same period.

If you suffer from:

· severe liver or kidney disease,

· predisposition to constipation, dizziness and urinary disorders, this medication should only be used after advice from your doctor.

Precautions for use

In case of : purulent nasal discharge, persistence of fever, no improvement after 5 days of treatment, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.

Paracetamol can cause serious skin reactions. Stop treatment and contact your doctor immediately if you get a rash or other signs of allergy.

This medicine contains 43 mg of aspartame per sachet. Aspartame contains a source of phenylalanine. May be dangerous for people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder characterized by the build-up of phenylalanine that cannot be eliminated properly.

Children and adolescents

Not applicable.

Other medicines and P RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

In order to avoid the harmful effects of an overdose, DO NOT COMBINE WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE other drugs containing antihistamines or paracetamol.

IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame with food, drinks and alcohol

This drug can cause drowsiness increased by alcohol: it is preferable to start the treatment in the evening and to abstain from alcoholic drinks during the treatment.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Pregnancy

The taking of this medication is not recommended during pregnancy.

Feeding with milk

The taking of this medication is not recommended during breast-feeding.

Driving and using machines

Attention is drawn, in particular among vehicle drivers and users of machines, to the possibilities of drowsiness or decreased vigilance associated with the use of this medication.

This phenomenon is accentuated by the intake of alcoholic beverages, drugs containing alcohol or sedative drugs.

RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame contains aspartame (E 951).

3. HOW TO TAKE RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame?

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if in doubt.

Dosage

Reserved for adults and children over 15 years old

This presentation contains Day sachets and Night sachets. Night sachets, which do not contain vitamin C, are intended for administration at bedtime.

The recommended dose is:

During the day: 1 day sachet, to be renewed once if necessary,

In the evening at bedtime: 1 Night sachet if necessary.

The catches must be spaced at least 4 hours apart, without exceeding 3 sachets in total per day.

Method and route of administration

Oral route.

The sachets should be taken in a sufficient quantity of water, cold or hot.

During flu-like conditions, this medicine is best taken in warm water at night.

How often and when the drug should be administered

In the event of renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance less than 10 ml / min) , the interval between 2 intakes will be at least 8 hours.

Duration of treatment

The maximum duration of treatment is 5 days.

If you take more RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame than you should

STOP TREATMENT AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

If you forget to take RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame

Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you forgot to take.

If you stop taking RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame

Not applicable.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

· The onset of an acute glaucoma attack in predisposed subjects.

· Urinary disorders (significant decrease in urine, difficulty in urinating).

· Dry mouth, visual disturbances, constipation.

· Memory or concentration problems, confusion, dizziness (more common in the elderly).

· Motor incoordination, tremors.

· Drowsiness, a decrease in vigilance, more marked at the start of treatment.

· A drop in blood pressure upon standing up which may be accompanied by dizziness.

· In rare cases, a rash or redness of the skin or an allergic reaction may occur, which may manifest as sudden swelling of the face and neck or sudden discomfort with a drop in blood pressure. You should stop treatment immediately, tell your doctor and never take medicines containing paracetamol or pheniramine again.

· In some rare cases, serious skin reactions have been reported. You should stop treatment immediately, tell your doctor and never take medicines containing paracetamol again.

· Exceptionally, biological changes requiring control of the blood test have been observed: abnormally low levels of certain white blood cells or certain blood cells such as platelets which may result in nosebleeds or gums. In this case, consult a doctor.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects that are not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) and network of Regional Pharmacovigilance Centers - Website: www.signalement-sante.gouv.fr

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. HOW TO STORE RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame?

Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the pack after EXP. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month.

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C.

Do not throw away any medicine via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE AND OTHER INFORMATION

What RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT contains, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame

· The active substances are:

Day pack:

Paracetamol ................................................. .................................................. .................... 500 mg

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) ............................................ ................................................. 200 mg

Pheniramine maleate ............................................... .................................................. ....... 25 mg

For a sachet of 5 g.

Night bag:

Paracetamol ................................................. .................................................. .................... 500 mg

Pheniramine maleate ............................................... .................................................. ....... 25 mg

For a sachet of 5 g.

· The other ingredients are: mannitol, anhydrous citric acid, polyvidone, anhydrous magnesium citrate, aspartame, West Indian flavor (essential oils of lemon, orange, orange pulp, natural extracts of rum and vanilla, maltol, citral, citric acid (E330) on a support composed of maltodextrin, arabic gum and sugar)

What is RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT, powder for oral solution in sachet sweetened with aspartame and contents of the outer packaging

This medication is in the form of a powder for oral solution in a sachet.

Box of 6 sachets (4 day sachets and 2 night sachets), 9 sachets (6 day sachets and 3 night sachets), 10 sachets (6 day sachets and 4 night sachets), 12 sachets (8 day sachets + 4 night sachets) ( Paper / Aluminum / PE).

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JOHNSON & JOHNSON SANTE BEAUTE FRANCE

1 RUE CAMILLE DESMOULINS

92130 ISSY LES MOULINEAUX

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JOHNSON & JOHNSON SANTE BEAUTE FRANCE

1 RUE CAMILLE DESMOULINS

92130 ISSY LES MOULINEAUX

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10, RUE BOUCHE THOMAS

ZAC D'ORGEMONT

49000 ANGERS

Names of the drug in the Member States of the European Economic Area

Not applicable.

The last date on which this leaflet was revised is:

[to be completed later by the holder]

Other

Detailed information on this medication is available on the ANSM website (France).

HEALTH EDUCATION COUNCIL:

This medicine is used to treat a runny nose and headache and / or fever in colds in adults and children over 15 years old.

A common cold is a very common, mild infection that affects the nasal lining (inner lining of the nose).

This mucous membrane secretes a liquid whose role is to permanently humidify the inspired air and to fight against infectious agents. When this mucous membrane is irritated, it swells and increases its usual secretion of fluid, so that the nose “runs”.

In order to limit the appearance of symptoms, respect as much as possible the following hygiene rules:

· Wash your hands regularly, especially before meals or when preparing them.

· Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.

· Blow your nose often with disposable tissues (so as not to recontaminate yourself) and throw them in a trash can immediately after use, then wash your hands.

· When using nasal solution, avoid using the same nasal nozzle for all family members.

· Avoid visiting a young woman who has recently given birth and her newborn baby, an elderly person, or a person being treated with immunosuppressants (corticosteroids, drugs for a blood disease or cancer, etc.). In these cases, wearing a mask is recommended.

For your comfort :

· Drink enough.

· Moisten the nasal mucosa with suitable washing solutions (physiological serum, sprays of thermal water or sea water). Avoid using the same nasal tip for the whole family.

· Avoid smoking or breathing second-hand smoke.

· Sleep with your head elevated to improve airflow through blocked nostrils and get enough sleep.

· If necessary, protect the skin of the upper lip and the nostrils with a cream because the repeated blowing tends to irritate the skin.

· Avoid air conditioners that dehumidify the air and dry out the nasal mucous membranes, the ideal room temperature should be around 18-20 ° C.

· Regularly ventilate the rooms.

"WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FEVER?" :

Normal body temperature varies from one individual to another and ranges from 36.5 ° C to 37.5 ° C. A rise of more than 0.8 ° C is considered fever.

In adults : if the disorders it causes are too bothersome, you can take this medication which contains paracetamol in accordance with the indicated dosages.

With this medicine, the fever should drop quickly. Nevertheless :

· if other signs appear (such as a rash),

· if the temperature persists for more than 3 days or if it worsens,

· if the headache becomes severe, or in case of vomiting,

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

"WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF PAIN?" :

In the absence of improvement after 5 days of treatment,

· if the pain returns regularly,

· if it is accompanied by fever,

· if she wakes you up at night,

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

Antihistamine and analgesic

paracetamol, phenamine, vitamin C

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PRESENTATIONS (summary)

RHINOFEBRAL DAY AND NIGHT: powder for oral solution (aromas: verbena-honey, lemon); box of 8 Day sachets and 4 Night sachets.
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COMPOSITION (summary)
p Day sachet p Night bag
Paracetamol 500 mg 500 mg
Phenamine maleate 25 mg 25 mg
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 200 mg
Aspartame +

INDICATIONS (summary)
This medication is in the form of Day sachets and Night sachets: it combines paracetamol, antipyretic and analgesic , an antihistamine having a drying effect on nasal secretions, and vitamin C. Night sachets do not contain vitamin C
It is used to treat colds and flu-like conditions with runny nose, sneezing, headache, or fever.
CONTRAINDICATIONS (summary)
This medicine should not be used in the following cases:
ATTENTION (summary)
Paracetamol is present alone or in combination with other substances in many medicines: make sure that you do not take several medicines containing paracetamol at the same time, because taking it together carries a risk of overdose which can be toxic to the liver.
Avoid alcoholic drinks: increased risk of drowsiness.
This medicine can cause drowsiness, which can be severe in some people. This drowsiness may be increased by taking alcohol or other sedating drugs. Driving and using dangerous machinery is strongly discouraged, especially in the hours following the medication.
DRUG INTERACTIONS (summary)
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medication having atropine or sedative effects (tranquilizers, sleeping pills, certain cough or pain medications containing opiates , antidepressants , neuroleptics, etc.).
In the event of treatment with an oral anticoagulant and paracetamol at maximum doses (4 g per day) for at least 4 days, increased monitoring of the anticoagulant treatment may be necessary.
PREGNANCY and BREASTFEEDING (summary)
Pregnancy :
The occasional use of this medication during pregnancy is possible, provided that the recommended dosage is observed. However, its use in the days preceding childbirth should be reported to the doctor; in fact, special monitoring of the newborn may be necessary.

Feeding with milk :
This drug passes weakly into breast milk; as a precaution, its use is not recommended in nursing women.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE (summary)
The contents of the sachets should be diluted in a glass of cold or hot water. Observe an interval of at least 4 hours between the catches. In case of kidney failure , the interval between doses should be at least 8 hours

Usual dosage:

  • Adult and child over 15: 1 day sachet, once or twice during the day and, if necessary, 1 night sachet at bedtime.
The duration of treatment should not exceed 5 days.
ADVICE (summary)
This treatment has no anti-infective effect. If the symptoms persist for more than a few days, consult your doctor.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS (summary)
Related to pheniramine:
Paracetamol-related: potentially serious skin reaction requiring discontinuation of treatment.


GLOSSARY (summary)


accommodation
"Focus" of the eye, allowing sharp vision up close. Presbyopia is the most common accommodation disorder; some drugs such as atropine can cause temporary accommodation disturbances.


prostate adenoma
Increase in the volume of the prostate gland located under the bladder of the man. This increase in volume is benign, unrelated to cancer, but may interfere with the passage of urine through the duct (urethra) that passes through the gland.
The symptoms that suggest the presence of a prostate adenoma are:
  • difficulty urinating (slowness, weakness of the jet);
  • the need to get up several times at night to urinate;
  • cravings to urinate that are difficult to control.
Some medicines, especially atropines, can have the side effect of making the discomfort worse and can lead to complete blockage of the bladder outflow. They are therefore contraindicated or should be used with caution in men exhibiting the symptoms described above.


alcohol
General name designating a family of substances which have the property of being able to be mixed with water and fatty substances. The most common alcohol is ethyl alcohol (ethanol), but there are many other alcohols: methanol, butanol, etc. The degree of an alcoholic solution corresponds to the volume of pure alcohol present in 100 ml of solution, knowing that 1 balloon glass of wine or 1 half of beer (25 cl) contains approximately 8 g of alcohol.
When alcohol is used as an antiseptic, an unpleasant odor denaturant is often added to it to prevent it from being drunk. Contrary to popular belief, 70% alcohol (or even 60%) is a better antiseptic than 90% alcohol.


analgesic
Drug that acts against pain. Analgesics work either directly on pain centers in the brain or by blocking the transmission of pain to the brain.
Synonym: pain reliever.


anticoagulant
Drug that prevents the blood from clotting and therefore prevents the formation of clots in the blood vessels.
Anticoagulants are used to treat or prevent phlebitis, pulmonary embolism, certain heart attacks. They also help prevent blood clots from forming in the heart during rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation or in the event of an artificial heart valve.
There are two main types of anticoagulants:
  • oral anticoagulants, which block the action of vitamin K (antivitamin K, or AVK) and whose effectiveness is monitored by a blood test: INR (formerly TP);
  • injectable anticoagulants, heparin derivatives, the effectiveness of which can be monitored by the blood dosage of anti-Xa activity, Howell's time (TH) or Cephalin Kaolin time (TCK) depending on the products used. Regular dosage of blood platelets is necessary throughout the duration of use of a heparin derivative.


antidepressants
Drug that acts against depression. Certain antidepressants are also used to fight obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety, certain rebellious pains, bedwetting, etc.
Depending on their mode of action and their adverse effects, antidepressants are divided into different families: imipramine antidepressants, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, MAOIs (selective or non-selective). Finally, other antidepressants do not belong to any of these families, because they have original properties.
The mode of action of antidepressants has two main aspects: the relief of mental suffering and the fight against inhibition which removes all will to action from the depressed. Sometimes a gap occurs between these two effects: moral suffering may persist, while the capacity for action reappears. During this short period, the risk of suicide in some depressed people may be increased. The doctor takes this into account in his prescription (possible combination with a tranquilizer) and it must be strictly observed.


antihistamine
Drug that opposes the different effects of histamine. There are two main types: type H1 antihistamines (antiallergics) and type H2 antihistamines (gastric antiulcer drugs). Some type H1 antihistamines are sedating, others do not affect alertness.


antipyretic
Medicine used to lower the body temperature during fever attacks.


atropine
Drug whose effects are similar to those of atropine. Atropines fight against spasms and diarrhea. The side effects of atropine drugs are: thickening of bronchial secretions, dry mouth and mucous membranes, constipation, risk of blockage of urine and acute glaucoma crisis in susceptible individuals, accommodation disorders, abnormal sensitivity to light by dilation of the pupil. Taking several atropine medicines increases the risk of side effects. In the event of overdose or accidental ingestion, the following signs may also appear: red and hot skin, fever, increased breathing, drop or, on the contrary, rise in blood pressure, agitation, hallucinations, poor coordination of movements. Tell your doctor urgently or, failing that, call 15, 112 or an emergency medical service.
Besides atropine and its derivatives, other drugs exhibit atropine effects: imipramine antidepressants, certain antihistamines, antispasmodics, antiparkinson drugs and neuroleptics.


anaphylactic shock
Shock of allergic origin manifested by a sudden drop in blood pressure, due to an extreme dilation of the blood vessels. It occurs after contact with an allergenic substance (food, insect bite, injection or absorption of medication).


glaucoma
A disease characterized by increased pressure of fluids in the eye (intraocular hypertension).
This general term covers two totally different conditions:
  • Open angle glaucoma or chronic glaucoma is the most common; it is generally symptom-free, detected by measuring intraocular pressure at the ophthalmologist. It does not cause an acute attack, and the treatment is mainly based on beta-blocker eye drops. People with open-angle glaucoma should not use cortisone derivatives without prior ophthalmologic advice.
  • Closed-angle glaucoma or acute glaucoma is rarer. Between attacks, intraocular pressure is normal. But the untimely use of atropine drugs (especially eye drops) causes an acute attack of intraocular hypertension which can permanently damage the retina within a few hours. It is an ophthalmological emergency that can be recognized by a brutally red eye, horribly painful, hard as a glass ball, and whose vision becomes blurred.
The angle referred to in these two conditions is the iridocorneal angle. It is in fact between the iris and the cornea that the fluid evacuation system of the eye is located. A slightly open (closed) angle exposes a total obstruction of the exhaust system. This obstruction can occur when the iris is opened to the maximum (mydriasis) under the effect of an atropine drug: the iris then sticks to the cornea.
The contraindications of atropine drugs only concern people who have already had attacks of narrow-angle glaucoma, or in whom an ophthalmologist has detected this risk. Those who suffer from chronic open-angle glaucoma are not affected by these contraindications.


Orthostatic hypotension
Drop in blood pressure occurring when changing from lying down to standing. Most often due to medication, orthostatic hypotension results in dizziness with the risk of falling, especially in the elderly. These disorders can be prevented by avoiding sudden changes in position: remain seated for a few moments on the edge of the bed before standing up, rise slowly from a seat while maintaining support before moving.
Wearing compression stockings, which prevent blood from flowing back to the legs when standing, is also used to treat postural hypotension.


Hepatic insufficiency
Inability of the liver to perform its function, which is essentially the elimination of certain waste, but also the synthesis of many biological substances essential to the body: albumin, cholesterol and coagulation factors (vitamin K, etc.).


renal failure
Inability of the kidneys to eliminate wastes or drugs. Advanced kidney disease does not necessarily result in a decrease in the amount of urine passed. Only a blood test and the determination of creatinine can reveal this disease.


neuroleptics
Family of drugs used in the treatment of certain nervous disorders or various symptoms: digestive disorders, menopause disorders, etc.


new born
Child under one month old.


blood count
The count measures the number of red blood cells (red blood cells), white blood cells (leukocytes) and platelets in the blood. The blood formula specifies the percentage of different white blood cells: neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, monocytes.
Abbreviation: NFS.


opiates
Chemical family that includes opium and its derivatives. In addition to drugs such as opium or heroin, the opiate family includes morphine (a strong pain reliever), codeine (cough suppressant and pain reliever) and many other substances.


dosage
Quantity and distribution of the dose of a drug according to the age, weight and general condition of the patient.


Quincke
edema Allergic reaction usually affecting the face. Angioedema results in sometimes dramatic swelling. The eyelids are often the first to be affected. In the rare event that the edema affects the throat, breathing problems may occur and urgent treatment is needed.


allergic reaction
Reaction due to the body's hypersensitivity to a drug. Allergic reactions can take on a wide variety of aspects: hives, angioedema, eczema, rash reminiscent of measles, etc. Anaphylactic shock is a generalized allergic reaction that causes discomfort due to a sudden drop in blood pressure.


sedatives
  • Who soothes, who calms.
  • Medicines belonging to different families: anxiolytics, hypnotics, analgesics, cough suppressants, antiepileptics, neuroleptics, etc. but also antidepressants, H1 antihistamines, antihypertensives. A sedative can be responsible for drowsiness and increase the effects of alcohol.


overdose
Taking too much of a drug leads to an increase in the intensity of the side effects, or even to the appearance of specific side effects.
This overdose can result from accidental poisoning, or deliberate with the aim of suicide: it is then advisable to consult the poison control center of your region (list in appendix of the book). But most often, the overdose is the consequence of an error in understanding the prescription, or of the search for an increase in effectiveness by exceeding the recommended dosage. Finally, untimely self-medication can lead to excessive absorption of the same substance contained in different drugs. Certain drugs expose more particularly to this risk, because they are considered (wrongly) as harmless: vitamins A and D, aspirin, etc. Stopping or reducing drug intake can eliminate the disorders associated with an overdose.


dizziness
Symptom which can indicate a feeling of loss of balance (common sense) or, more strictly, a sensation of rotation on oneself or the environment (medical sense).


vitamin
Substance essential for the growth and proper functioning of the organism. Vitamin requirements are normally covered by a varied diet. In developed countries, only vitamin D deficiency in young children or old people with little exposure to the sun justifies systematic supplementation. An intake greater than the needs, by drugs in particular, can be at the origin of an overdose and various disorders (vitamins A and D mainly).

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