Diosmin
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Venous circulation problems, acute piles attack |
| Therapy | Drugs For Piles |
| Side Effects | Nausea, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, skin rashes |
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Molecule Description
Diosmin is used in adults to improve vein circulation in conditions such as chronic venous insufficiency, swollen or painful legs, a heavy or restless leg feeling, and acute haemorrhoidal attacks. It works by reducing vein inflammation, strengthening small blood vessels, lowering capillary leakage, and improving vein tone. Do not use it if you are allergic to diosmin or have hereditary galactose intolerance. Possible side effects include nausea, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, or skin rashes. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine may interact with several other drugs, so inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking. Store it away from heat, sunlight, and moisture, keep it out of children's reach, do not exceed the prescribed dose, and if a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
Uses
- Venous circulation problems (restless legs in the early morning, swollen legs, pain)
- Symptoms of acute haemorrhoidal attack
Contraindications
When should one not use Diosmin
- If you are allergic to diosmin
- If you have hereditary galactose intolerance
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain
- Rashes
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are suffering from allergy to any of Diosmin components
- You are suffering from hereditary galactose intolerance
- You have piles
- You are taking medicines, herbal supplements or any other vitamins
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Diosmin works in two ways. First, it helps in reducing the inflammation of veins and resuming normal vein function. Second, it acts by reducing the capillary permeability and thus increasing the small blood vessel resistance. It also improves tone of the veins.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Chlorzoxazone: Diosmin slows down the breakdown process of chlorzoxazone and may lead to side effects
- Celecoxib, diclofenac, fluvastatin, glipizide, ibuprofen, losartan, tamoxifen, warfarin: These are the medicines that are metabolised in liver and Diosmin may slow down the breakdown process of these medicines and may lead to side effects
- Fexofenadine: Diosmin affects the absorption of fexofenadine and may increase their level in body causing toxicity
- Acetaminophen, chlorzoxazone, theophylline, halothane, methoxyflurane: Diosmin may affect the metabolism of these medicines and cause toxicity
- Antifungals, protease inhibitors, calcium channel blockers: Diosmin affects the absorption of these medicines and may increase their level in body causing toxicity
- Anticoagulants: Diosmin may slow down the blood clotting process and when given in combination with these medicines, bleeding and bruising can be caused
- Carbamazepine: Diosmin slows down the breakdown process of carbamazepine and may lead to side effects
Dosage
Overdose
Do not take the extra dose of this medicine than the prescribed dose. If you take it accidentally, please visit your doctor. There is no known case of overdose.
Missed a Dose
As soon as you remember about the missed dose, please take it. If it is the time to take your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose.
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