Synonyms
Antivertiginosa
Introduction
Drugs for dizziness are preparations that help to relieve dizziness or reduce the symptoms. Dizziness can have many causes. Because of this, there is also a large number of drugs with different modes of action. The trigger of the dizziness ultimately determines which drug is most suitable for treating the dizziness.
These groups of drugs are
There are various active ingredients or groups of medicines that can be used to treat dizziness. These are generally referred to in medical terminology as antivertiginosa. These include antihistamines, anticholinergics, benzodiazepines and calcium channel blockers.
- The antihistamines are used in particular for so-called travel sickness and also for diseases of the inner ear such as Menieré’s disease. Dimenhydrinate and betahistine are two well-known agents for the treatment of dizziness with vomiting and nausea. The dimenhydrinate is available in pharmacies under the trade name Vomex® and is commonly used to treat dizziness caused by travel.
Vomex® can also be used in children, although it should of course be administered in lower doses than in adults. Possible and frequently described side effects of using histamine antagonists include increased drowsiness and a feeling of dizziness. Vomex® treatment of motion sickness treatment of Menieré’s disease
- Among anticholinergics, scopalmin is the most important representative in the treatment of dizziness symptoms.
It is particularly effective in travel and motion sickness, which is typically characterized by dizziness and vomiting.
Over-the-counter medicines include dimenhydrinate, also better known as Vomex®, and herbal preparations such as Vertigoheel® or Taumea®. Even if these medicines can be purchased without prescription, they should be taken in consultation with a doctor, especially in the case of existing underlying diseases, in order to avoid interactions with other medicines. If necessary, the pharmacist can also be consulted for advice.
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Dimenhydrinate belongs to the large group of antihistamines, which are also used for allergic reactions and nausea. Dimenhydrinate or Vomex® is freely available in pharmacies and is particularly popular for treating motion sickness or seasickness. It has a soothing effect on dizziness as well as nausea and vomiting.
Vomex® is available in various forms of administration, including suppositories, dragees, syrups and tablets. It usually works for 3-6 hours and can be taken as needed. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation due to insufficient data on its effects on the unborn child.
According to the manufacturer Vomex® can be used in children, whereby the dosage depends on age and weight. One of the most common side effects of Vomex® is increased fatigue or light drowsiness. Prescription drugs include the whole group of benzodiazepines.
These drugs carry the risk of dependence, especially if taken over a long period of time, which is why they are generally prescribed with caution. Flunarizine, which belongs to the group of calcium antagonists, is also one of the drugs that can only be obtained with a prescription in a pharmacy. Furthermore, certain preparations that belong to the antihistamines, such as the active ingredient betahistine, can only be purchased on presentation of a prescription.
Other drugs from the group of antihistamines, such as the dimenhydrinate (Vomex®) are in turn freely available in pharmacies. Flunarizin ranks among the medicines, which take influence on the calcium channels. It is used in the treatment of migraine and works further quite well on the vertigo symptomatology with a vestibular origin – thus a vertigo whose cause lies in the equilibrium organ of the interior ear.
It is therefore more often prescribed for Menieré disease. It is a disease of the vestibular organ of balance characterized by tinnitus, severe sudden vertigo and hearing loss.Flunarizine is one of the prescription drugs. In particular, drowsiness and dizziness can occur at the beginning of the drug intake.
Arlevert® contains an active ingredient complex of cinnarizine and dimenhydrinate. It is used to treat dizziness and is mainly used in the treatment of vertigo associated with Menieré’s disease. This is a disease of the vestibular organ that is associated with severe dizziness, tinnitus and hearing loss. Alevert® is only available by prescription from the pharmacy and is intended for the short-term treatment of dizziness.
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