Visceralgine 50 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Tiemonium methylsulphate |
Company | Nuvista pharma ltd |
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Title
Visceralgine 50 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Antispasmodic
- Pain Relief
Description
Visceralgine is an antispasmodic drug that reduces muscles spasm of the intestine, biliary system, bladder and uterus. It is used in symptomatic treatment of pain related to functional disorders of the digestive tract and biliary system. It is also indicated for the treatment of spasm and pain in urological and gynaecological diseases.
DosageForm
Tablet/Syrup/Injection/Suppository
DosageRange
- Adult: 2-6 tablets or 3-9 teaspoonfuls syrup daily in divided doses
- Children: 3 ml/kg or 6 mg/kg body weight daily in divided doses
- Injection: 1 Tiemonium Methylsulphate Injection 3 times daily through Intravenous route slowly or Intramuscular route
- Suppository: 20 mg Tiemonium Methylsulphate suppository two or three times daily through rectal route
Interaction
Should not be used with other drugs without prior consultation with a registered physician to avoid possible drug interaction
Contraindications
Not to be used in urethroprostatic disorder involving a risk of urine retention or in patients with risk of angle closure glaucoma
SideEffects
May lead to hypotension & tachycardia in certain individuals
PregnancyAndLactation
Caution should be exercised during pregnancy and lactation; prudence should be the rule for nursing mothers
PrecautionsAndWarnings
Caution should be taken in patients with disorders of the prostate, chronic bronchitis, coronary insufficiency, ambient hyperthermia, renal & hepatic insufficiency. The risks of visual disturbances can make it dangerous to drive or use machines
SpecialPopulations
- PaediatricUse: Safety and effectiveness not established in paediatric patients
- GeriatricUse: Efficacy and safety were maintained with increasing age
OverdoseEffects
Data regarding the overdose of Visceralgine tablet is not available
TherapeuticClass
Anticholinergics
StorageConditions
Keep in a dry place, away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children
Pharmacology
Tiemonium Methylsulphate is a competitive antagonist of Acetylcholine, Histamine and strengthens of calcium bond with membrane phospholipids and proteins. Thus inhibits intracellular contractile protein of visceral cell which causes inhibition of visceral spasm and pain