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The cold arrives on French territory. So more and more people are getting sick with a cold, a cough or just a sore throat. When this happens, some French people have a “pharmacy” at home. And this, with medicines that they have recovered or kept from the last illnesses. Whether it is Doliprane, Spasfon, or even anti-emetics. Some people therefore have medicines ready in case of need. However, some prescribed drugs should not be taken by everyone. Indeed, if you have anti-emetics at home, you should know that they are not necessarily suitable people over 65. In case of nausea or vomiting, the doctor may prescribe so-called antiemetic drugs. However, the latter prove to be ineffective and risky for elderly patients. We’ll explaine everything here !
The dangers of these drugs
There are many drugs sold in pharmacies which are therefore not accompanied by a prescription. Indeed, if you walk into a pharmacy asking for Doliprane, Spasfon or even anti-emetics, you can then buy them directly at the counter. Indeed, drugs against nausea and vomiting, known as antiemetics, can be purchased over-the-counter in pharmacies in France. However, you should know that they do not turn out to be not necessarily the best drugs for the elderly. Whether it is domperidone (Motilium), metoclopramide (Primpéran) or even metopimazine (Vogalene, Vogalib, etc.). These medications, prescribed for nausea, can cause side effects in patients over 65 years of age.
It should be noted that you may have one of these drugs at home. Whether it’s from an old illness or a drugstore purchase, you may have some in the medicine cupboard at home. However, antiemetic drugs can cause side effects. And this, especially in people over 65 years of age. Serious side effects therefore seem to be cardiac arrhythmia, sudden cardiac death or even severe neurological disorders. These drugs should therefore not be taken without the advice of a doctor. In addition, it should be noted that adults are among the most exposed to serious risks. You should also know that the risks seem disproportionate in the face of very limited effectiveness. It is therefore appropriate to avoid the consumption of these drugs.
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Some doctors struggle with the use of these antiemetics, or antiemetics. The High Authority for Health (HAS) has even published a document on this subject. In the document, she therefore reminds that these drugs should not be taken anyhow. In fact, there is still regulations on taking antiemetics. One of the situations during which the intake remains acceptable is when the vomiting itself risks causing severe complications. If you did not know, domperidone (Motilium) is a prohibited drug for children under 12 years of age. And this, sinceit turns out to be ineffective.
Also, for people over the age of 65, all of the following drugs are found to be avoided. Whether it is domperidone (Motilium), metoclopramide (Primpéran) or even metopimazine (Vogalene). Indeed, these antiemetic drugs can cause disproportionate risks compared to their effectiveness. If you take them along with everyday medicines, you can also cause side effects. For patients with kidney problems, this drug can easily be too present, an overdose effect. So be aware that in case of nausea or vomiting, ginger remains a much less invasive, less dangerous, and above all more effective option.
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