Idebenone

Idebenone is used in the treatment of mental impairment associated with cerebrovascular disorders. It also is used in Alzheimer`s disease.Idebenone is a yellowish orange to orange crystalline solid, powder, or mass, without odor, prepared by chemical symthesis.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 90 to 120 mg
Single Dose: 100 (105)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: For Alzheimer's disease:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin. . The Molecular Weight of Idebenone is 338.40.
Contraindications
Idebenone is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Idebenone, which give rise to further complications include Hallucinations, Anemia, Delirium, Leucopenia, Tremors, Convulsive seizures, Hyperkinesia, Poriomania.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Idebenone are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Excitement, Nausea, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Malaise, Light headedness, Epigastric pain.
Indications
'Idebenone is primarily indicated in conditions like Alzheimer''s disease, Cerebral arteriosclerosis, Cerebrovascular disease, Decreased volition, Emotional disturbances, Sequelae of cerebral hemorrhages, Sequelae of cerebral infarction, Speech disturbances, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Cardiomyopathy.'
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Idebenone was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Warnings
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