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Code：010275-002
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- Dops OD Tablets 200mg : 100 tablets
- $289.49
Up to 2 pieces per person
10% discount for total amount over $100
shipping schedule : 5 to 10 working days after payment
warehouse：Japan1
Manufacturer ：Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
Brand ：Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
JAN Code：4987116010092
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Description
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This medicine directly turns into l-noradrenaline in the body and improves nerve function.
It is usually used to improve freezing of gait/dizziness on standing up caused by Parkinson disease, orthostatic hypotension/faint/dizziness on standing up caused by Shy-Drager syndrome or familial amyloid polyneuropathy, dizziness/light-headed feelings/dizziness on standing up/lassitude/feeling of weariness occurred in hemodialysis patient who has orthostatic hypotension.
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Presentation
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100 tablets
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Feature
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white to pale brown tablet (diameter: 10.0mm, thickness: 4.7mm)
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Active Ingredients
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Droxidopa 200mg
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Effect/Efficacy
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This medicine directly turns into l-noradrenaline in the body and improves nerve function.
It is usually used to improve freezing of gait/dizziness on standing up caused by Parkinson disease, orthostatic hypotension/faint/dizziness on standing up caused by Shy-Drager syndrome or familial amyloid polyneuropathy, dizziness/light-headed feelings/dizziness on standing up/lassitude/feeling of weariness occurred in hemodialysis patient who has orthostatic hypotension.
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Usage/Dosage
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General dosage regimen:
- For the improvement of freezing of gait, and dizziness on standing up caused by Parkinson disease: For adults, start with 100mg of the active ingredient once a day. Increase the dose by 100mg every other day, and then the optimum dose (standard maintenance daily dose) will be decided. The standard maintenance daily dose is 200mg at a time, 3 times a day, but the dose may be adjusted according to your age and symptoms. The maximum dose is 900mg a day. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.
- For the improvement of orthostatic hypotension, faint, and dizziness on standing up caused by Shy-Drager syndrome or familial amyloid polyneuropathy: For adults, start with 200-300mg of the active ingredient in 2-3 divided doses a day. Increase the dose by 100mg a day every several-7 days, and then the optimum dose (standard maintenance daily dose) will be decided. The standard maintenance daily dose is 100-200mg at a time, 3 times a day, but the dose may be adjusted according to your disease, age and symptoms. The maximum dose is 900mg a day. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.
- For the improvement of dizziness, light-headed feelings, dizziness on standing up, lassitude, and feeling of weariness in hemodialysis patient with orthostatic hypotension : For adults, take 200-400mg of the active ingredient 30-60 minutes before receiving hemodialysis, but the dose may be reduced according to your age and symptoms. The maximum dose is 400mg at a time. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.
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Cautions
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If you ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash etc.) to any medicine.
If you are a patient with glaucoma, ventricular tachycardia, or cocaine addiction.
If you are a dialysis patient who has peripheral vascular lesion such as diabetic gangrene.
If you are pregnant, possibly pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
Discard the remainder. Do not store them.
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Contraindication
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The most commonly reported adverse reactions include nausea, loss of appetite, gastric pain (stomach discomfort, etc.), elevation of blood pressure, headache, dull headache, hallucination, dizziness, palpitation, lassitude, cyanosis (skin/mucosa (especially in the lips or finger/toe nails) turning into purplish blue), rash and itch. If any of these symtoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
sudden onset of fever, stiff muscle, tremor in the limbs [neuroleptic malignant syndrome]
sore throat, headache, nose bleeding [leukopenia, agranulocytosis, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
Common side effects are reported as below. If any of them occurs, check with your doctor/pharmacist: nausea, loss of appetite, stomachache (stomach discomfort, etc.), elevation of blood pressure, headache, top-heavy feeling, hallucination, dizziness, palpitation, lassitude, cyanosis (skin/mucosa (especially in the lips or finger/toe nails) turning into purplish blue), rash, itch, etc. The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately. - sudden onset of fever, stiff muscle, tremor in the limbs [neuroleptic malignant syndrome] - sore throat, headache, nose bleeding [leukopenia, agranulocytosis, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia] The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
