Acamprol 333 mg (Acamprosate 333mg)
Buy Acamprol 333mg (Acamprosate), Acamprosate along with counselling is used as a therapy to maintain the practice of avoiding alcohol drinking again in people who are alcohol dependant.
Uses
Acamprosate along with counselling is used as a therapy to maintain the practice of avoiding alcohol drinking again in people who are alcohol dependent.
How it works
Acamprosate is a synthetic amino acid and a neurotransmitter analogue that works by maintaining activities of chemical substances present in the brain, particularly gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA) and glutamate, thereby helping the brains of alcoholic people to work normally again.
What is Acamprosate?
Acamprosate is a drug used to fight alcohol dependence in a person who has recently quit drinking by helping him or her to continue living without cravings for alcohol. This medication alters the chemical activity in the brain of an alcohol dependent person which may have become unbalanced due to addiction. It works by fixing this chemical imbalance. Acamprosate is used along with behavior changes and proper counseling support to help a person quit his or her drinking habit
Acamprosate is available under several brands names throughout the world, some of which are Campral, Acamprol (made by Sun Pharma). This medication will not be effective on people who still continue to drink alcohol, have undergone detoxification, or are addicted to other substances other than alcohol.
Important Information about Acamprosate
Do not take Acamprol medication (Campral, Acamprol) if you are allergic to its active ingredient that is Acamprosate, or if you are suffering from severe kidney disease. This medication will not be effective in stopping alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Let your doctor know if you have any other type of kidney problem (non serious). You may need dose adjustments and special medical tests in order to take Acamprol medication safely.
Acamprosate medication brings about mood and behavior changes. You may get suicidal thoughts while taking this medication. Let your doctor know if you feel depressed and get unpleasant thoughts. Your family members and caretakers must be made aware of your mood and behavior changes and they must know how to contact your doctor in case of an episode of such changes thoughts.
Acamprol can lead to side effects that may affect your thinking and reflexes capacity. Be extra careful and alert if you do an activity like driving which requires a high degree of mental awareness. If you drink any alcoholic drinks while taking Acamprosate medication, notify your doctor irrespective of the number of drinks you had.
How should I take Acamprosate medication?
You must take Acamprosate medication (Campral, Acamprol) strictly as prescribed by your doctor and no change in the dosage must be made whatsoever without your doctor?s advice. Start taking Acamprosate medication as soon as possible after you have stopped drinking alcohol. Take this medication with water. It may be taken with or without food. However, if you regularly eat 3 meals a day, it would be easy to remember to take this medication if you take it after having a meal.
Acamprol medication will not treat your alcohol dependence single handedly. It requires professional counseling and continued avoidance of alcohol consumption. Remember to take this medication for the complete prescribed length of time without any changes, even if you revert back to alcohol habit. Notify your doctor if you consume alcohol while taking Acamprosate.
Always store Acamprol medication in a cool and dry place, away from any kind of heat and moisture. Ensure that children or pets don?t have access to this medication.
What are the doses instructions?
Missdose
If you miss a dose of Acamprosate, take it as soon as you remember. Don?t take the missed dose if the time to take the next dose is almost up. Taking multiple doses near to each other can lead to excess medication in your body which can be dangerous.
Overdose
Overdosing on Acamprosate medication can lead to diarrhea but not any other serious side effects.
Side Effects of Acamprol medication
- Get emergency medical attention if you witness some allergic reactions to Acamprosate (Campral, Acamprol) like skin hives, breathing difficulty, swelling in face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Some serious side effects of Acamprosate are changes in mood or behavior, self hurting and suicidal thoughts, severe depression or anxiety, or confusion. Contact your doctor in case you experience any of these side effects.
- Some less serious side effects of Acamprol are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, appetite loss, diarrhea, headache, vision problems, weakness, back pain, changes in taste, or insomnia.
- The side effects mentioned above are not all the side effects reported or experienced due to Acamprosate. You may notice other side effects as well.
Interaction with other drugs
There may be other drugs which can interfere with the working of Acamprosate medication (Campral, Acamprol). Let you doctor know if you use any drugs (prescription, OTC, herbal products) presently. Never start a new medication without consulting a doctor first.
FAQs
Q: Is acamprosate safe during pregnancy?
A: Acamprosate should only be used if the potential benefits justify the potential risk to the baby. Please follow your doctor?s advice regarding its use.
Q: Is it safe to use Acamprosate 333mg during breastfeeding?
A: Acamprosate is not safe for the baby and should not be used by women who are breastfeeding.
Q: Is Acamprol addictive/ is acamprosate a narcotic?
A: Acamprosate is not addictive when given at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Acamprosate is a calcium acetylhomotaurinate and not a narcotic.
Q: Is Acamprol available in Canada/Australia/India?
A: Acamprosate is available in Canada, Australia and India. Please follow your doctor?s advice regarding its use.
Q: Is acamprosate effective?
A: Acamprosate is effective if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Acamprosate 333mg a placebo?
A: Acamprosate is a drug and not a placebo.
Q: What is acamprosate/What is acamprosate calcium used for?
A: Acamprosate or acamprosate calcium along with counselling is used as a therapy to maintain the practice of avoiding alcohol drinking again in people who are alcohol dependent.
Q: Does acamprosate get you high/ make you drowsy/ cause weight gain?
A: These side effects are rare or uncommon with acamprosate treatment. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more such symptoms and stop taking acamprosate immediately.
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