Valoid.

Valoid information

Valoid Indications

Valoid is a medicine belonging to the histamine H1 receptor antagonists of the antiemetics class of drugs. Valoid is based on the active ingredient Cyclizine. It is available under the form of 50 mg vials for injection.
Valoid is typically employed in the treatment and prevention of nausea and vomiting under various circumstances (for example during emergency surgery if the patient has food in his or her stomach, during radiotherapy, in the case of patients suffering from motion sickness or from vertigo and are unable to take tablets or in order to counter the after effects of pain killers and anesthetics employed during surgery. Valcyte may also be employed in situations that are not listed here; as such, if you are unsure why you have been indicated a therapy course with Valoid, it is best that you ask your prescriber to provide you with additional information.

Valoid Contraindications

You may not start a treatment course with Valoid if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, either active or inactive. If you have a known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the drug excipients, it is best to consult with your personal physician in order to determine an appropriate alternative.
Valoid may not be suitable for use during pregnancy or lactation. At this time, the safety of Valoid usage has not been fully established in such situations. Also, special care should be employed in the case of patients who are also suffering from renal or hepatic impairment, from glaucoma, prostate affections, chronic constipation or heart disease. Caution should also be employed in the case of patients who have a known or suspected drug addiction.

Valoid Intake Guidelines

Valoid injections are typically administered by a doctor or a nurse in hospital settings. However, you may be allowed to self administer the injections, after following a training course on how to properly administer the injections. In such cases, you should closely follow all he administration guidelines in order to obtain the best therapeutic effects from the treatment. The Valoid injection may be intravenous or intramuscular.

Valoid Dosage

The exact dosage of Valoid depends on a number of factors that are particular to your situation, especially on the reason why you are being administered the injections. For example, the regular dose is of 50 mg injected into a vein or a muscle up to three times per day. In case the drug is being administered in order to prevent post-operatory vomiting, the first dose should be administered intravenously 20 minutes prior to the end of the surgical procedure. In situations when Valoid is administered prior or during emergency surgery, the typical dosage employed is of 25 mg IV.
Your prescriber may direct the use of a different Valoid dosage. In such cases you should follow your prescriber's directions.

Valoid Overdose

An overdose with Valoid is a severe medical condition which may cause both short and long term complications. As such, it is best that you make sure that you never exceed the recommended medication dosage. In most cases, an overdose with Valoid is unlikely as the injections are typically administered by a trained health care professional in a hospital environment; however, if you are given permission to self administer the injections at home, you should make sure that you use the correct medication dosage and that you do not administer the injections more often than indicated.
If you suspect that you are suffering from an overdose with Valoid, you are strongly advised to contact the nearest emergency room in order to obtain prompt medical assistance. Common symptoms of an overdose with this pharmaceutical product include nose, mouth and throat dryness, blurred vision, fast heartbeat, urination difficulties, dizziness, drowsiness, coordination problems, weakness, changes in mood, thoughts or behavior, fever, breathing difficulties and convulsions.

Valoid Missed Dose

Valoid is rarely administered as part of a constant maintenance therapy; as such, in most cases it is unlikely to miss a dose of the medicine as it will be administered as needed. However, in situations where you are administered the Valoid injections as part of a maintenance therapy, you should make sure that you receive the injections at around the same time each day in order to reduce the risks of missing any doses of the medicine.
In the event that you accidentally do not receive one of your Valoid injections, it is best that you use the missed dose as soon as possible before returning to your normal treatment course. If you remember when it is almost time for another injection, you should completely skip the missed injection and continue with your regular administration schedule. You should never use a larger dose of the medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Valoid Side Effects

Several side effects may appear during your therapy course with Valoid. These include, but are not limited to drowsiness and dizziness, nose, mouth or throat dryness, vision disturbances, fast heart rate, urination difficulties or urine discoloration, constipation, agitation, sleeping disorders, hallucinations, skin affections, twitching of the muscles, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. Other side effects that are not listed here may occur as well; you are advised to contact your health care specialist at once if you begin experiencing any unexpected symptoms.

Valoid Interactions

Valoid may interact with several types of drugs and medicines. The most common drug interactions occur between Valoid and tranquillizers, hypnotic medication, anticholinergics drugs, or the strong painkiller Pethidine. Valoid may also interact with drugs that are not listed here. You should inform your prescriber of any other drugs you are currently taking before starting a therapy course with Valoid.

Valoid Other Brand Names

In some countries Valoid may also be known as:
- Aculoid;
- Covamet;
- Cyclizine;
- Echnatol;
- Fortravel;
- Kruidvat Reistabletten;
- Marezine;
- Medazine;
- Nausicalm;
- Norizine;
- Triazine;