Acamprol Tablet
by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
In Alcohol addiction Acamprol Tablet is a medicine used, along with social support and counseling, to help people recover from alcohol addiction and avoid having the urge to drink alcohol again. Acamprol Tablet starts working from the very first dose and is a …
About this Medicine
Acamprol Tablet is a medicine that is used to stop cravings in people who have completely stopped drinking alcohol. However, this medicine does not treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms or prevent the harmful effects of alcohol abuse. Acamprol Tablet should be taken with food. It is only effective when you have completely stopped drinking alcohol. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses; finish the entire course of treatment. Do not suddenly stop taking this medication without talking to your doctor.Some common side effects of using this medication are abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, decreased libido, and itching. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.You should have regular counseling sessions, as it will provide extra help to maintain abstinence from alcohol. Remember, it will take time, support, willpower, and determination to readjust the habit of not drinking.
How it Works
Acamprosate is believed to stabilize the chemical balance in the brain by blocking glutaminergic N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors and activating the gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptors.
Key Facts
Chemical Class :: Organosulfonic Acid|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS|Action Class :: Alcohol deaddiction
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