Vectra 16mg Tablet

Short Description

Vectra 16mg Tablet is used to prevent and treat Ménière’s disease, which includes symptoms like dizziness, tinnitus, and hearing loss.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Vectra 16mg Tablet should be swallowed whole with water and taken at the same time(s) each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide the correct dose to relieve your symptoms and how often you need to take it. You may need to take this medicine for several months and should take it for as long as prescribed by your doctor, even if you start feeling better. The most common side effects include headache, feeling sick, and indigestion (dyspepsia). You may also get stomach pain and bloating. Taking the medicine with food can help reduce stomach problems. Before taking this medicine, you should talk to your doctor if you have a stomach ulcer, asthma, or high or low blood pressure. You must also tell your doctor about other medicines you are taking to ensure safety. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Vectra 16mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Headache Feeling sick Indigestion (dyspepsia) Stomach pain Bloating

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Vectra 16mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Vectra 16mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Vectra 16mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Astemizole Azelastine Buclizine Cetirizine

Vectra 16mg Tablet is a histamine analog. It works by improving blood flow in the inner ear, reducing the pressure of excess fluid. This helps relieve symptoms like nausea, dizziness, or spinning sensations associated with Ménière's disease. It also dampens the nerve signals sent from the inner ear to the brain.

You have been prescribed Vectra 16mg Tablet to relieve vertigo (dizziness), hearing problems, and tinnitus associated with Ménière's disease. It can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them. Taking it with food can help reduce stomach problems. Take it at the same time each day to maintain a steady amount of the medicine in your body. Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcer, asthma, or low blood pressure. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor first.