Drug Molecule Information A patient suffering from vertigo due to Ménière's disease is generally treated with the drugs such as betahistine. This article provides a brief information about this drug. Betahistine is used to relieve vertigo or dizziness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and the symptoms of Ménières disease which is a disorder of the inner ear. Betahistine is a histamine analogue, which is very similar to the natural substance histamine. It improves blood flow in the inner ear which lowers the build up of pressure.
Indications: In general this drug is used to treat dizziness due to vertigo, ringing in the ears (tinnitus) hearing loss suffered by people with Ménières disease. Contraindications: Betahistine is contraindicated for patients with pheochromocytoma. People with bronchial asthma and patients with history of peptic ulcer need close monitoring. Adverse Effects: Hives…
