Vertex 5mg Tablet

Short Description

Vertex 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of vertigo (dizziness) due to ear problems (Meniere’s syndrome and other labyrinthine disorders), nausea, vomiting, and migraine caused by various conditions.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Vertex 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of vertigo (dizziness) due to ear problems (Meniere’s syndrome and other labyrinthine disorders), nausea, vomiting, and migraine caused by various conditions. Additionally, can be used as a short-term treatment for non-psychotic anxiety.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vertex 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Vertex 5mg Tablet is a vestibular suppressant, i.e., it suppresses the vestibular apparatus in the inner ear by blocking the H1 receptor and stops vertigo..It acts within 30 minutes and therefore is effective during acute attacks..It also acts as a dopamine antagonist..Dopamine controls the region in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting and this medicine blocks the action of dopamine..Therefore, Vertex 5mg Tablet shows an anti-nauseating and antiemetic action..The mechanism of action by which prochlorperazine relieve headache and anxiety is probably related to it being serotonin (5HT3) receptor antagonist and dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist.

Vertex 5mg Tablet is used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting. It may also be used to treat dizziness associated with problems of the inner ear such as Meniere’s Syndrome. It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.