Silgin 50 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00

Medicine Details

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Tiemonium Methylsulphate acts as a competitive antagonist of Acetylcholine and Histamine
  • Strengthens calcium bond with membrane phospholipids and proteins
  • Inhibits intracellular contractile protein of visceral cell causing inhibition of visceral spasm and pain

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual adult dose: 2-6 tablets or 3-9 teaspoonfuls syrup daily in divided doses
  • Usual children dose: 3 ml/kg or 6 mg/kg body weight daily in divided doses
  • Injection: 1 Tiemonium Methylsulphate Injection 3 times daily
  • Suppository: 20 mg Tiemonium Methylsulphate suppository two or three times daily

Interaction

  • Should not be used with other drugs without prior consultation of a registered physician

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • May cause hypotension & tachycardia in certain individuals

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Animal studies did not reveal teratogenic effects
  • Prudence should be exercised during nursing although no problems have been reported with normal use

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution should be taken during treatment of patients with disorders of the prostate
  • Caution in case of chronic bronchitis, coronary insufficiency, ambient hyperthermia, renal & hepatic insufficiency
  • Risks of visual disturbances can make it dangerous to drive or use machines

Use in Special Populations

  • Paediatric use safety and effectiveness not established
  • Efficacy and safety maintained with increasing age

Overdose Effects

  • No available data regarding the overdose of Silgin tablet

Therapeutic Class

  • Anticholinergics

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place, away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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