"Mertenil" - a drug belonging to the lipid-lowering group. It slows down the process of cholesterol synthesis in very low density lipoproteins (abbreviated VLDL) in the liver. As a result, the total number of VLDL and LDL is reduced.
The medicine "Mertenil." Instructions: indications.
The drug is prescribed for hypercholesterolemia, especially in cases where various physical activities, diets and other methods of weight loss do not help.
Mertenil has a lot of contraindications, and do not forget about it in pursuit of a slim figure. Before starting a course of its use, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
The drug "Mertenil." Instructions for use: contraindications.
The cases when the use is prohibited and it is extremely dangerous include:
• simultaneous administration with cyclosporine;
• myopathy;
• predisposition to the possible development of myotoxic problems;
• lactose intolerance;
• lactase deficiency;
• liver diseases occurring in the active phase;
• hypersensitivity to the drug "Mertenil";
• lactation period;
• pregnancy;
• severe renal function problems;
• hypothyroidism;
• liver failure;
• age less than 18 years;
• muscle diseases;
• joint reception with fibrates;
• excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages;
• glucose-galactose malabsorption;
• Asian race.
If you fall into this list, then it is advisable to find an analog, or conduct an additional consultation.
In addition to this list of contraindications, there are cases when the drug must be taken with extreme caution. These include:
• muscle diseases;
• increased alcohol consumption;
• arterial hypotension;
• severe electrolyte, endocrine or metabolic disorders;
• uncontrolled epilepsy;
• renal failure;
• age over 70 years;
• the possibility of developing myopathy;
• hypothyroidism;
• sepsis;
• liver disease;
• surgical interventions in large numbers;
• injuries.
The drug "Mertenil." Instructions: overdose.
In this case, there is no specific antidote to treat an overdose, perhaps only a general treatment, which is prescribed in such situations.
A course of symptomatic treatment may be prescribed . There is no particular effect on hemodialysis.
Medication Mertenil. Instructions: side effects.
Side effects that occur after taking the drug "Mertenil", usually very short-term, and moderately expressed.
It is worth noting that about 4% of patients refused clinical admission due to side effects during clinical trials.
Side effects include:
Allergic reactions:
• angioedema;
• skin itch;
• urticaria;
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome;
• rash.
CNS:
• insomnia;
• asthenic syndrome;
• mood changes;
• memory loss;
• headache;
• polyneuropathy;
• dizziness.
Digestive system:
• increased activity in hepatic transaminases;
• nausea;
• pancreatitis;
• hepatitis;
• stomach ache;
• jaundice;
• constipation.
Musculoskeletal system :
• myositis;
• myalgia;
• rhabdomyolysis;
• arthralgia;
• myopathy.
Urinary system:
• hematuria.
To protect yourself as much as possible from side effects, do not take the drug ignoring contraindications, and try not to combine with other substances that may have an effect.
Terms and conditions of storage.
Mertenil should be stored in a place to which your children don’t have access. In addition, it should be dry and protected from direct light, at a temperature of no more than 30 degrees Celsius.
The shelf life of the drug is two years. After that, use is strictly prohibited.
Terms of sale in pharmacies.
The drug can only be bought with the necessary prescription from your doctor.