Eperisone (HCl)

Overview

Chemically Eperisone (HCl) is identified as 4' -ethyl-2-methyl-3-piperidinopropiophenone hydrochloride. It exihibits both skeletal muscle relaxant and vasodilator properties because of its actions within the central nervous stem and on vascular smooth muscles. Eperisone (HCl) is used in the symptomatic treatment of muscle spasm.

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Eperisone (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Hepatic and Renal rysfunction, Urinary disoeders.

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Eperisone (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Sleepiness, Weakness, Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Diarrhea, Constipation, Insomnia, Abdominal pain, Skin rashes, Rashes, Itching, Nausea and vomiting, Numbness, Anemia, GI disturbance, Urinary retention, pruritis(less commonly), Skin rashes, dizziness.

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Dosage

Eperisone (HCl)'s dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

50 mg50 (50)8 hourlyPO

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

Not recommended in this age group

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

Not recommended in this age group

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Eperisone (HCl)

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Manufacturers of Eperisone (HCl) in Pakistan

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