Spanium 5 mg/2 ml (IM/IV Injection)
2 ml ampoule: ৳ 15.00 (1 x 5: ৳ 75.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Tiemonium methylsulphate |
| Company | Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Antispasmodic drug
- Reduces muscle spasm
- Used in digestive tract disorders
- Used in biliary system disorders
- Used in urological diseases
- Used in gynaecological diseases
- Symptomatic treatment for pain
Pharmacology
- Competitive antagonist of Acetylcholine
- Competitive antagonist of Histamine
- Strengthens calcium bond with membrane phospholipids
- Inhibits intracellular contractile protein
- Inhibition of visceral spasm and pain
Dosage & Administration
- Usual adult dose: 2-6 tablets or 3-9 teaspoonfuls syrup daily
- Usual children's dose: 3 ml/kg or 6 mg/kg body weight daily
- Injection dosage: 1 Tiemonium Methylsulphate Injection 3 times daily
- Suppository dosage: 20 mg Tiemonium Methylsulphate two or three times daily
Interaction
- Should not be used with other drugs without prior consultation
Contraindications
- Not to be used in urethroprostatic disorders
- Contraindicated in patients at risk of angle closure glaucoma
Side Effects
- Risk of hypotension
- Risk of tachycardia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No teratogenic effects reported in animal studies
- No deformities reported with normal use
- Prudence advised for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with prostate disorders
- Caution in chronic bronchitis
- Caution in coronary insufficiency
- Caution in ambient hyperthermia
- Caution in renal insufficiency
- Caution in hepatic insufficiency
- Risk of visual disturbances
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients
- Efficacy and safety maintained with increasing age
Overdose Effects
- No available data on overdose effects
Therapeutic Class
- Anticholinergics
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place
- Keep away from light
- Keep away from heat
- Keep out of the reach of children