The
system in the body that is of most importance is the central nervous system. It
is the coordinator of activity in the different parts of the body. The trade
name Sermion is manufactured by Pfizer and distributed by Zuellig. This
medicine is a neurodegenerative disease drug, meaning this drug is used to
alleviate conditions in the neurovascular system brought about by aging. It is
also an antivertigo drug, cerebral activator, and vasodilator. The generic name
of this drug is nicergoline. This is the main content or ingredient of Sermion.
Nicergoline is used by over 50 countries for over a decade now. The main
component nicergoline belongs to the ergot class.
Sermion
is produce to treat various conditions such as mental degeneration brought
about by aging, dementia of different types both senile and presenile,
dizziness, mood swings, tinnitus or ringing sensation in the ear, sleep walking
or somnambulism, Parkinson’s disease, disorientation, anorexia, and decreased
vigilance. The drug is taken orally. The common therapeutic dose is 30 mg two
times a day or 60 mg once a day. It can be taken in full stomach or even in an
empty stomach. Ideally, it is taken before meal. When this drug is taken with
atenolol, additive effect on the patient will be observed. However, when this
drug is to be taken with doxycycline toxicity may occur. When this drug is to
be taken with any forms of drug precautionary measures should apply. It is
important to clinically monitor the patient.
Patient
who has heart condition problem such as myocardial infarction, high blood
pressure, and bleeding are advice to seek health care provider before starting
to Sermion therapy. The main component of this drug is known to facilitate the
depressive effects on the heart of patient who is under propranolol
therapy. Side effects of this drug
include but not limited to gastric upset, hot flush feeling, insomnia, and
rubeosis. A reported case from a patient revealed that after taking Sermion
there is a sudden change in the laboratory test. There is increased in the
level of aminotransferase, increased in blood glucose, the urea in the blood
also increased, and there is a decreased in the lymphocyte. If you experience
any of which that is severe in nature go to your health care provider
immediately.
The
medicine is available in drops and tablet form. Drops form comes with a one
bottle of solvent and one vial of powder. The tablet is put in a container and
each container has a total of 45 tablets. Be watchful of the expiry date.
Discard immediately once expired. The mixed solution is the drops form should
be stored in a room temperature and discard after one month. Always refer to
the guidelines in administering and storing of drugs in the label of the
bottle.
