Vasian Uses

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Vasian indications

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.
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A proportion of individuals over sixty who manifest signs and symptoms of an idiopathic decline in mental capacity (i.e., cognitive and interpersonal skills, mood, self-care, apparent motivation) can experience some symptomatic relief upon treatment with Vasian mesylates preparations. The identity of the specific trait(s) or condition(s), if any, which would usefully predict a response to Vasian mesylates therapy is not known. It appears, however, that those individuals who do respond come from groups of patients who would be considered clinically to suffer from some ill-defined process related to aging or to have some underlying dementing condition (i.e., primary progressive dementia, Alzheimer’s dementia, senile onset, multi-infarct dementia). Before prescribing Vasian mesylates therapy, the physician should exclude the possibility that the patient’s signs and symptoms arise from a potentially reversible and treatable condition. Particular care should be taken to exclude delirium and dementiform illness secondary to systemic disease, primary neurological disease or primary disturbance of mood.

Vasian mesylates preparations are not indicated in the treatment of acute or chronic psychosis, regardless of etiology. The decision to use Vasian mesylates therapy in the treatment of an individual with a symptomatic decline in mental capacity of unknown etiology should be continually reviewed since the presenting clinical picture may subsequently evolve sufficiently to allow a specific diagnosis and a specific alternative treatment. In addition, continued clinical evaluation is required to determine whether any initial benefit conferred by Vasian mesylates therapy persists with time.

The efficacy of Vasian mesylates therapy was evaluated using a special rating scale known as the SCAG (Sandoz-Clinical Assessment Geriatric). The specific items on this scale on which modest but statistically significant changes were observed at the end of twelve weeks include: mental alertness, confusion, recent memory, orientation, emotional lability, self-care, depression, anxiety/fears, cooperation, sociability, appetite, dizziness, fatigue, bothersome(ness), and an overall impression of clinical status.

Vasian description

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Vasian is used to treat hypertension and edema. Like other thiazides, benzthiazide promotes water loss from the body (diuretics). They inhibit Na+/Cl- reabsorption from the distal convoluted tubules in the kidneys. Thiazides also cause loss of potassium and an increase in serum uric acid. Thiazides are often used to treat hypertension, but their hypotensive effects are not necessarily due to their diuretic activity. Thiazides have been shown to prevent hypertension-related morbidity and mortality although the mechanism is not fully understood. Thiazides cause vasodilation by activating calcium-activated potassium channels (large conductance) in vascular smooth muscles and inhibiting various carbonic anhydrases in vascular tissue.

Vasian dosage

Tab 1-2 mg 3 times daily or single daily dose of 4.5 mg daily. Inj 0.3 mg by IV drip or slow IV inj once or twice daily.

Vasian interactions

Vasian may interact with alcohol, blood thinners, decongestant drugs (allergy, cold, and sinus medicines), diabetic drugs, lithium, norepinephrine, NSAIDs like Aleve or Ibuprofen, and high blood pressure medications.

Vasian side effects

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Applies to Vasian mesylates: capsule liquid filled, solution, tablet

In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Vasian mesylates (the active ingredient contained in Vasian). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.

Severity: Moderate

If any of the following side effects occur while taking Vasian mesylates, check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible:

Less common or rare:

  • Dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
  • drowsiness
  • skin rash
  • slow pulse
Signs and symptoms of overdose
  • Blurred vision
  • dizziness
  • fainting
  • flushing
  • headache
  • loss of appetite
  • nausea or vomiting
  • stomach cramps
  • stuffy nose

Minor Side Effects

Some of the side effects that can occur with Vasian mesylates may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:

Less common or rare:

  • Soreness under tongue (with sublingual use)

Vasian contraindications

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Vasian mesylates tablets are contraindicated in individuals who have previously shown hypersensitivity to the drug. Vasian mesylates preparations are also contraindicated in patients who have psychosis, acute or chronic, regardless of etiology.

Active ingredient matches for Vasian:

Codergocrine in Thailand.

Co-dergocrine mesylate: Dihydroergocryptine mesylate/dihydroergocornine mesylate/dihydroergocristine mesylate in Thailand.

Codergocrine Mesylate

Codergocrine mesilate in Thailand.


Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer)Price, USD
Vasian 1 mg x 500's$ 24.24
Vasian tab 1 mg 500's (Asian Pharm)$ 24.24

List of Vasian substitutes (brand and generic names):

Tablet; Oral; Ergoloid Mesylates 2 mg
Hydertosin 1.5 mg
Hydrine 1 mg x 250's (T. O. Chemicals)
Hydrine 500 mg x 1's (T. O. Chemicals)
Hydrine tab 1 mg 250's (T. O. Chemicals)
Hymed 1 mg x 500's (Medifive)
Hytergen 1.5 mg
Memoxy 1 mg
Naline 1 mg x 250's (Biostan)
1 mg x 1ml (Biostan)$ 0.18
Rertoxin 1.5 mg
Togine 1 mg x 100's (Utopian)
Togine 1 mg x 500's (Utopian)
Tridergen 1.5 mg
Trigogine 1 mg x 250's (Atlantic Lab)
Trigogine 1 mg x 1, 000's (Atlantic Lab)
Trigogine tab 1 mg 1000's (Atlantic Lab)
Trirogin 1.5 mg x 1000's
U-Ergo 1.5 mg
Xepadergin 1 mg x 10 x 10's (Metiska)$ 18.60
Xepadergin 4.5 mg x 10 x 10's (Metiska)$ 57.04

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