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Pethidine
Latest prescription information about Pethidine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Pethidine
Trade Name(s):
India- Pethidine Hcl Vial, Pethidine Inj, Verpat, Pamidine. International- Pethiscot. This medication is an opioid analgesic, prescribed for moderate to severe pain, for example labor pain, before and during a surgical operation. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- Moderate to severe acute pain -50-150 mg 4 hourly. IV- Adjunct to anesthetic- 10-25 mg. IV/IM/SC- Moderate to severe acute pain- 25-100 mg 4 hourly. IM/SC- Obstetric analgesia- 50-100 mg as soon as contractions occur at regular intervals; repeat after 1-3 hr if needed. Max: 400 mg/24 hour. Pre-op medication 25-100 mg 1 hour pre-op. Post-op pain-25-100 mg 2-3 hourly if needed. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or large muscle. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of severe respiratory problems, fits, head injuries, increased eye pressure, heart or liver problems, diabetes, depression, genetic disorder, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly and children. * It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Side Effects : Most Common- Nausea, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth and sweating. Central Nervous System- Nervousness, headache, restlessness, uneasiness, fatigue, confusion, depression, hallucinations, tremors, muscle twitches, increased intracranial pressure and fits. Skin- Rash and hives. Gastrointestinal- Loss of appetite, stomach cramps, muscle spasm and spincture muscle dysfunction. Miscellaneous- Weakness, decreased urination, difficulty in breathing and pain at injection site. * Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (15°- 25° C). Do not freeze and protect from light. |
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