ALPHA-LIPOGAMMA 600 mg InfusionSlsG.-concentrate, 5x24 ml

Instructions for use for ALPHA-LIPOGAMMA 600 mg InfusionSlsG.-concentrate, 5x24 ml

Detailed instructions for ALPHA-LIPOGAMMA 600 mg InfusionSlsG.-concentrate, 5x24 ml

Field of use

• alpha-lipoic acid is a substance formed in the body's own metabolism that influences certain metabolism of the body. In addition, alpha lipoic acid has the nerve cells protecting (antioxidant) properties protecting mining products.
• The medicine is used at
  • Dismissements in diabetic nerve damage (polyneuropathy)

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

774.77 mg alpha lipoic acid, ethylendiamine salt
600 mg DL-alpha lipoic acid
Argon hedge material (+)
Nitrogen auxiliary (+)
Water, for injection purposes auxiliary material (+)

Contradictions

• The medicine must not be used
  • if you are hypersensitive (allergic) against alpha lipoic acid or one of the other components

dosage

• Always apply the medicine exactly according to the instruction. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not quite sure.
• Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is
  • In the case of severe sensations of diabetic polyneuropathy, the infusion of 1 ampoule (corresponding to 600 mg alpha lipoic acid) in isotonic saline solution is recommended once a day.
  • After the content has been mixed with 250 ml of isotonic saline, the intravenous administration is to take place as a short infusion for at least 30 minutes. Because of the sensitivity to light of the active ingredient, the short infusion should only be prepared shortly before application. The infusion solution must be protected against light with aluminum foil. The light -protected infusion solution can be kept for about 6 hours. It must be ensured that the minimum infusion duration of 30 minutes is observed.
  • The drug is used in the initial phase of treatment over a period of 2-4 weeks as an infusion with isotonic saline solution.
  • As further therapy, 300 - 600 mg alpha -liponacies shouldre can be taken daily in the form of capsules, tablets or excessive tablets.
  • Please speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect is too strong or too weak.

 

• If you have used a larger amount than you should
  • In the event of overdose, nausea, vomiting and headache can occur.
  • In individual cases, when taking more than 10 g alpha lipoic acid, especially with strong alcohol consumption, severity, e.g. T. life-threatening symptoms observed (such as generalized seizures, derailment of the acid base household with lactate acidosis, serious disorders of blood clotting).
  • Therefore, if suspected of considerable overdose, an immediate clinic admission and the initiation of measures according to the general treatment principles of poisoning cases are required.

 

• If you have any further questions about the application of the drug, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Taking

• The preparation may only be administered as an infusion in isotonic saline solution

Patient information

• Special care in the application is required
  • In connection with the use of alpha lipoic acid as injection or infusion solution, allergic reactions (hypersensitivity reactions up to life-threatening shock (sudden circulatory failure) have been observed. Therefore, your doctor treated you during the use of early symptoms (e.g. itching , Nausea, malaise, etc.) If these occur.
  • alpha-lipoic acid reacts in vitro with metal ion complexes (e.g. with cisplatin), alpha lipoic acid, with sugar molecules (e.g. lävulo solution), is difficult to use. The medicine is incompatible with glucosele solution, wrestling solution and with solutions that are known to react with SH groups or disulfide bridges. Only isotonic saline solution must be used as a carrier solution for the infusion application.
  • Children
    • Children and adolescents are to be taken from the treatment because there are no clinical experiences for this age group.

 

• Wateriness and operating machines
  • There are no special precautions required.

Pregnancy

• It corresponds to the general principles of pharmacotherapy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding pharmaceuticals only to apply after careful use-risk assessment.
• Pregnant and breastfeeding should only undergo treatment with alpha lipoic acid after careful recommendation and surveillance by the doctor, since there are no experience with this patient group so far. Special studies on animals have not given any indications of fertility disorders or fruit -damaging effects.
• Nothing is known about a possible transfer of alpha lipoic acid to breast milk.

Hints

Miscellaneous

- The basis of diabetic polyneuropathy treatment is the optimal adjustment of diabetes.
- No alcohol may be taken during the use of the drug, since the treating effect of the drug can be weakened by alcohol.
- The infusion solution concentrate in the ampoules may only be administered as an infusion in isotonic sodium chloride solution.
- In the course of the treatment, the perceived irritation of stimuli (tingling, ant, ant, antin running etc.) temporarily reinforce. In this phase, pain -relieving treatment with mood -enhancing medicines or medicines for the treatment of psychosis and excitation states (neuroleptics) can also be carried out.

Manufacturer:  Wörwag Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Calwer Straße 7, 71034 Böblingen