The drug "Mertenil": the instruction.

"Mertenil" - a drug related to the hypolipidemic group. It slows down the process of cholesterol synthesis in very low density lipoproteins (abbreviated VLDL) in the liver. As a result, the total number of VLDL and LDL is reduced.

The medicine "Mertenil". Instruction: indications.

The drug is prescribed for hypercholesterolemia, especially in cases when various physical activities, diets and other methods of weight reduction do not help.

The "Mertenil" means a lot of contraindications, and do not forget about it in pursuit of a slender figure. Before you begin the course of its use, you need to consult a doctor.

The drug "Mortenil". Instructions for use: contraindications.

To cases where use is prohibited and it is extremely dangerous, include:

• simultaneous administration with cyclosporine;

• myopathy;

• predisposition to possible development of myotoxic problems;

Lactose intolerance;

• deficiency of lactase;

• liver diseases that occur in the active phase;

• hypersensitivity to the drug "Mertenil";

• Lactation period;

• pregnancy;

• expressed problems of kidney function;

• hypothyroidism;

• liver failure;

• age less than 18 years;

• Muscular disease;

• joint reception with fibrates;

• excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages;

• glucose-galactose malabsorption;

• Asian race.

If you fall into this list, it is desirable to find an analogue, or to conduct additional consultation.

In addition to this list of contraindications, there are cases when the drug should be taken with increased caution. These include:

• Muscular disease;

• increased consumption of alcohol;

• arterial hypotension;

• severe electrolyte, endocrine or metabolic disorders;

• uncontrolled epilepsy;

• kidney failure;

• age over 70 years;

• the possibility of developing myopathy;

• hypothyroidism;

• sepsis;

• liver disease;

• surgical interventions in large quantities;

• injury.

Medicinal product "Mertenil". Instruction: overdose.

For the treatment of an overdose in this case, there is no specific antidote, perhaps only a general treatment that is prescribed in such situations.

Can prescribe a course of symptomatic treatment. There is no special effect from hemodialysis.

Medication "Mortenil". Instruction: side effects.

Side effects that occur after receiving the drug "Mertenil", usually very short-lived, and moderately pronounced.

It is worth noting that about 4% of patients during clinical trials refused to receive due to side effects.

Side effects include:

Allergic reactions:

• angioedema;

• skin itching;

• urticaria;

• Stevens-Johnson syndrome;

• rash.

CNS:

• insomnia;

• asthenic syndrome;

• mood changes;

• memory loss;

• headache;

• polyneuropathy;

• dizziness.

Digestive system:

• increased activity in hepatic transaminases;

• nausea;

• pancreatitis;

• Hepatitis;

• stomach ache;

• jaundice;

• Constipation.

Musculoskeletal system :

• myositis;

• myalgia;

• rhabdomyolysis;

• arthralgia;

• myopathy.

Urinary system:

• hematuria.

To maximally protect yourself from side effects, do not take the drug ignoring the contraindications, and try not to combine with other substances that can have an effect.

Terms and conditions of storage.

The drug "Mertenil" should be stored in a place to which your children do not have access. In addition, it must be dry and protected from direct light, at temperatures not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.

Shelf life of the drug is two years. After that, use is strictly prohibited.

Terms of sale in pharmacies.

The drug can be purchased only if you have the necessary prescription from your doctor.