GITACO Injection (Gingko Leaf Dry Extract)

Adult administration

Inject 5 to 10 mL intramuscularly or intravenously daily, or 15 mL intravenously every 2 days. For acute treatment: 25 milliliters intravenously daily or by drip infusion. For severe treatment: 25-50 milliliters intravenously daily or by drip infusion.

Care should be taken when using this medication due to the glass ampoule. It should be cut carefully, especially in children or elderly individuals, as glass fragments may mix in. Individuals who have allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to this medication should not use it. Additionally, it is safest for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to avoid taking this medication. Persons with bleeding disorders or those taking blood-thinning medications should use this medication with caution, and it should also be used carefully in patients scheduled for surgery. This medication can occasionally cause gastrointestinal issues, and allergic individuals may experience symptoms such as low blood pressure, dizziness, headaches, flushing, and arrhythmias. Some individuals may also experience symptoms such as pain in the limbs, fever, chills, and shock. Fatigue, chronic airway obstruction, leg swelling, and symptoms similar to angina may occur, and severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis have been reported. Women who are breastfeeding are advised not to take this medication. It is not yet known whether the ingredients of this medication are transmitted through breast milk. Finally, this medication is known not to affect blood sugar control.

Serious side effects

Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic reactions, severe allergic reactions

Mild side effects

• Mild gastrointestinal disturbances
• hypotension
• dizziness
• headache
• flushing
• palpitations
• insomnia
• allergic skin reactions
• pain in peripheral areas
• gastrointestinal disturbances

This medication should be stored in a protective container that blocks light, as it is sensitive to light. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the effectiveness and safety of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

A brown glass ampoule containing a light brown liquid

Package unit

5 milliliters/ampoule [(×25)], 5 milliliters/ampoule [(×20)]