Endotelon Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings
Generic drug of the therapeutic class: Cardiology and angiology
active ingredients: Grape
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Important to know about Endotelon ?
- This drug is a veinotonic (it increases the tone of the venous walls) and a vasoprotector (it increases the resistance of small blood vessels).
- This treatment is recommended in disorders of the venous circulation (heavy legs, pain, painful sensations called “impatience” at bedtime).
- It is also recommended in the treatment of lymphatic edema of the arm (infiltration of lymph into the arm support tissue) after radiosurgical treatment of a breast tumor, in addition to physical treatments such as elastic restraints.
Endotelon indication and Uses
- Treatment of functional manifestations of veno-lymphatic insufficiency (heavy legs, pain, impatience of the primo-decubitus).
- Treatment of upper limb lymphoedema after radiosurgical treatment of breast cancer:
- in addition to physical methods and especially adapted elastic restraint;
- used alone, in patients who can not benefit from the physical treatment that is the primary treatment of lymphedema.
Endotelon Dosage
- · Treatment of functional manifestations of veno-lymphatic insufficiency: 2 tablets daily, in two doses morning and evening, discontinuous administration (20 days per month).
- · Lymphedema: 2 tablets daily, in two doses morning and evening, in continuous administration.
- · Take tablets away from meals.
Contraindications
- Procyanidolic oligomers hypersensitivity
- Fructose intolerance
- Glucose malabsorption syndrome
- Galactose malabsorption syndrome
- Sucrase-isomaltase deficiency
- Feeding with milk
- Pregnancy
This medication should never be used in case of hypersensitivity to procyanidol oligomers or to any of the excipients.
This medication is generally not recommended during breast-feeding (see section Fertility, pregnancy and breast-feeding).
How it works Endotelon?
VASCULOPROTECTEUR / MEDICAMENT ACTING ON CAPILLARIES
( C05CX : cardiovascular system )
Vasoprotective, veinotonic.
- It increases the resistance of the vessels, decreases their permeability.
- Studies carried out ” in vitro ” have shown that procyanidolic oligomers preserve fibrous proteins, in particular collagen and elastin, against enzymatic degradation, and exert a protective effect vis-à-vis the thermal denaturation of collagen.
- The action of ENDOTHELON 150 mg, on the vascular walls, demonstrated in animals and confirmed in humans, results in:
- Increased peripheral and conjunctival capillary resistance (Lavollay capillarodynamometer, Parrot angiosterometer) demonstrated in subjects with vascular fragility;
- The decrease in capillary permeability demonstrated by various tests (histamine test, Landis test and isotopic Landis test).
Endotelon Side Effects
Allergic manifestations
- Rarely have been reported skin effects such as: urticaria, rash with or without pruritus, photosensitivity, eczema. These effects disappear after the end of treatment.
- o Very rare cases of Quincke’s edema.
- Rare gastrointestinal effects: gastralgia, nausea, diarrhea.
- Exceptionally headache.
Endotelon Interactions
Not applicable.
Endotelon Warnings and Precautions
Warnings
- If local symptoms persist or new symptoms appear, which may be related to an underlying vascular pathology (bruising, purpura, etc.), the treatment protocol should be re-evaluated.
- This medicine contains sucrose. Its use is contraindicated in patients with fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.
Drive and use machines
Procyanidolic oligomers have no effect on their ability to drive and use machines.
PREGNANCY / BREAST FEEDING / FERTILITY
endotelon during pregnancy
- Studies in animals have not shown any teratogenic effect. In the absence of teratogenic effect in animals, a malformative effect in the human species is not expected. Indeed, to date, the substances responsible for malformations in humans have been teratogenic in animals in well-conducted studies on two species.Clinically, no particular malformative or fetotoxic effect has emerged to date. However, the monitoring of pregnancies exposed to procyanidolic oligomers is insufficient to exclude any risk.
- Therefore, the use of this medicine should be considered during pregnancy only if necessary
Breastfeeding
- In the absence of data on passage into breast milk, treatment is not recommended during the breastfeeding period.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
In case of forgetfulness, take your tablet as soon as possible and continue your normal treatment.
Never take a double dose.
What happens if I overdose from Endotelon ?
What is Forms and Composition Endotelon?
| FORMS and PRESENTATIONS |
- Enteric coated tablet (yellow): Box of 60, in blister packs.
| COMPOSITION |
| p cp | |
| Grape seed, purified extract quantified in procyanidolic oligomers | 150mg |
Excipients: Core: microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate. Coating: copolymer of methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate (1: 1), sodium hydroxide, triethyl citrate, sucrose, gelatin, gum arabic, titanium dioxide (E 171), talc, yellow iron oxide ( E 172), carnauba wax (powder).
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- For pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, boys and drivers, and use before surgery.
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- It treats possible side effects and drug interactions that require attention and its effect on continuous use.
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