Veralgin 5 mg/2 ml (IM/IV Injection)

2 ml ampoule: ৳ 25.00 (2 x 5: ৳ 250.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Tiemonium methylsulphate
Company Aristopharma ltd
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Indications

  • Reduces muscle spasm in intestine, biliary system, bladder, and uterus
  • Symptomatic treatment of pain related to digestive tract and biliary system disorders
  • Treatment of spasm and pain in urological and gynaecological diseases

Pharmacology

  • Competitive antagonist of acetylcholine and histamine
  • Strengthens calcium bond with membrane phospholipids and proteins
  • Inhibits intracellular contractile protein of visceral cells

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual adult dose of 2-6 tablets or 3-9 teaspoonfuls syrup daily
  • Children's dose: 3 ml/kg or 6 mg/kg body weight daily
  • Injection dose: 1 Tiemonium Methylsulphate Injection 3 times daily
  • Suppository dose: 20 mg Tiemonium Methylsulphate suppository two or three times daily

Interaction

  • Consultation required before using with other drugs

Contraindications

  • Not to be used in urethroprostatic disorders involving risk of urine retention
  • Contraindicated in patients at risk of angle closure glaucoma

Side Effects

  • Risk of hypotension and tachycardia in certain individuals

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No teratogenic effects reported in animal studies
  • No deformities reported with normal use
  • Prudence recommended for nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution required in patients with prostate disorders
  • Caution required in chronic bronchitis, coronary insufficiency, ambient hyperthermia, renal & hepatic insufficiency
  • Risks of visual disturbances affecting driving or machine use

Use in Special Populations

  • Paediatric use safety and effectiveness not established
  • 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, away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Common Questions about Veralgin 5 mg/2 ml Injection

  • Antispasmodic drug that reduces muscle spasm in intestine, biliary system, bladder, and uterus
  • Used for treatment of pain in digestive tract and biliary system
  • Indicated for the treatment of spasm and pain in urological and gynaecological diseases

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