Eperisone Hydrochloride
Generic / Active Ingredient
What is Eperisone Hydrochloride used for?
Rigidity
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Indication DetailsView
Improvement of muscular hypertonic symptoms in the following diseases Cervical syndrome, periarthritis of the shoulder, lumbago. Spastic paralysis in the following disease: Cerebrovascular disease,spastic spinal paralysis, cervical spondylosis, postoperative sequelae (including cerebrospinal tumor), sequelae to trauma (spinal trauma, head injury), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinocerebellar degeneration, spinal vascular diseases and other encephalomyelopathies.
Therapeutic ClassView
Centrally acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
PharmacologyView
Eperisone is centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant used to improve myotonic symptoms.
DosageView
For adults: Usually 3 tablets per day in three divided doses after each meal. The dosage should be adjusted depending on the patient age and severity of symptoms.
Side EffectsView
The side effects of Eperisone are very rare, only a few cases have been observed. These are excessive relaxation, stomachache, nausea, vertigo, anorexia, drowsiness, skin rashes, diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion, GI disturbances, insomnia, headache, constipation, etc.
ContraindicationsView
Eperisone is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Eperisone Hydrochloride.
InteractionsView
Avoid concomitant use with tolperisone HCl and methocarbamol.
Pregnancy & LactationView
Eperisone should only be used in pregnant women if the expected therapeutic benefits are evaluated to outweight the possible risks of treatment. The safety of Eperisone has not been established in pregnant women. The drug should not be used during lactation.
Storage ConditionsView
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.