Trolen 25 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Dantrolene sodium
Company Drug international ltd

Indications

  • Control of clinical spasticity resulting from upper motor neuronal disorders
  • Beneficial for patients with reversible spasticity
  • Treatment of signs of malignant hyperthermia in susceptible patients

Pharmacology

  • Relaxation of skeletal muscle by affecting the contractile response
  • Interferes with the release of Ca++ from the sarcoplasmic reticulum

Dosage & Administration

  • Titration schedule for adults and paediatric patients
  • Specific dosages for chronic spasticity and malignant hyperthermia

Interaction

  • Potential for drowsiness with use of Trolen
  • Increased risk of hepatotoxicity in women over 35 years receiving estrogen therapy

Contraindications

  • Active hepatic diseases such as hepatitis and cirrhosis

Side Effects

  • Frequently occurring side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, general malaise, fatigue, diarrhea
  • Transient nature of side effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category C
  • Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
  • Not recommended for use in nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Potential for liver damage with long-term use
  • Cautions against driving or hazardous occupations while taking Trolen
  • Possible photosensitivity reaction
  • Recognition and monitoring of liver function studies during therapy

Use in Special Populations

  • Safety considerations in paediatric patients under the age of 5 years
  • Emphasis on long-term benefit-risk assessment in pediatric patients

Therapeutic Class

  • Centrally acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light

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