Complamina Retard 500 Tablet SR


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Zydus Cadila
Active Ingredient Xantinol Nicotinate (500mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassXanthine derivatives
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassCARDIAC
Action ClassAnticholinergics
User Rating4.5
User Reviews352

FAQ

Complamina Retard 500 Tablet SR Reviews

Complamina Retard 500 is a prescription medicine used to treat peripheral vascular disease (which refer to disorders of the blood vessels outside the heart like brain, gut, kidneys, or limbs). It helps to dilate your blood vessels and improves the blood flow.

Complamina Retard 500 is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are dryness in mouth, excessive thirst, reduced bronchial secretions, increased heart rate, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Lifestyle modifications like reducing smoking, increasing exercise and a healthy diet will help you to get better results.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems.

How Complamina Retard 500 Tablet SR Works

Complamina Retard 500 is a derivative of niacin. It works as a vasodilator (widens blood vessels). It improves blood movement to every part of your body. This is how it treats your peripheral vascular disease.

How to Use Complamina Retard 500 Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Complamina Retard 500 is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Complamina Retard 500 Tablet SR

  • In Peripheral vascular disease: Peripheral vascular disease refers to the condition of disturbed blood circulation in blood vessels. Complamina Retard 500 helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Uses of Complamina Retard 500 Tablet SR

  • Peripheral vascular disease

Complamina Retard 500 Tablet SR Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Complamina Retard 500 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Complamina Retard 500 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Complamina Retard 500 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Complamina Retard 500. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Complamina Retard 500 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Complamina Retard 500 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • It is advisable to take this medicine with meals, milk, or antacids to avoid stomach upset.
  • Keep sipping water to reduce excessive thirst or have sugar-free gum in order to relieve dryness in the mouth.
  • Complamina Retard 500 is prescribed to treat problems resulting from poor blood circulation.

References

  1. Davis E, Rozov H. Xanthinol nicotinate in peripheral vascular disease. Practitioner. 1975;215(1290):793-8.

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