Nikethamide250 mg/ml
Injection
Nikethamide
Jayson Pharma Ltd.
Product Code : 11782
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Medicine overview
Indications of Nikethamide 250 mg/ml
Nikethamide 250 mg/ml Injection is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms: Central nervous system stimulant, Barbiturate overdose
Theropeutic Class
Respiratory stimulants: analeptics
Pharmacology
Nikethamide 250 mg/ml 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 of Nikethamide 250 mg/ml
1500 mg as single dose. Frequency: as recommended.
Dosage of Nikethamide 250 mg/ml
1500 mg as single dose. Frequency: as recommended.
Interaction of Nikethamide 250 mg/ml
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 of Nikethamide 250 mg/ml
The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Nikethamide 250 mg/ml Injection: Skin irritation, Eye irritation, Respiratory irritation.
Precautions & Warnings
Less severe degrees of hypertension or impaired cardiac reserve; liver dysfunction.
Drug Classes
Respiratory stimulants: analeptics
Mode Of Action
Nikethamide 250 mg/ml 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).
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