Nikethamide Injection 500mg/2ml 1's ampoule

Nikethamide Injection 500mg/2ml 1's ampoule
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- Model: Medi-00195
- Generic: Nikethamide
- Pack Size: Each strip contains 10 tablets of Azmasol 4mg
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Indications
Central respiratory depression,
Energy malnutrition,
Tranquilizer overdoses
Therapeutic Class
Respiratory stimulants: analeptics
Pharmacology
Nikethamide was formerly used as a respiratory stimulant but its use for this indication is no longer recommended as the effective doses are close to those causing toxic effects (especially convulsions).
Dosage & Administration
1500 mg as single dose
Interaction
Additive pressor effects with sympathomimetics or MAOIs. Increased risk of cardiac arrythmias with some anaesthetics (halothane, enflurane, isoflurane). May mask the effects of neuromuscular blockers. Increased risk of convulsions with bupropion.
Contraindications
Porphyria, epilepsy or other convulsive disorders, cerebral oedema, cerebrovascular accident, head injury, acute severe asthma, physical obstruction of the airway, severe hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, hyperthyroidism, phaeochromocytoma.
Side Effects
Dyspnoea, respiratory problems; muscular, GI, CNS and CV effects. Convulsions.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category- Not classified
Precautions
Less severe degrees of hypertension or impaired cardiac reserve; liver dysfunction.
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