Efopam Tablet 30 mg

Efopam Tablet 30 mg Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Efopam Tablet 30 mg
Uses
Dosage
Side Effect
Precautions
Interactions
Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
Food Interaction
Half Life
Volume of Distribution
Clearance
Interaction With other Medicine
Contradiction
Storage

Trade Name	Efopam Tablet 30 mg
Generic	Nefopam Hydrochloride
Weight	30 mg
Type	Tablet
Therapeutic Class	Non opioid analgesics, Non-Opioid Analgesics
Manufacturer	Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am

Uses

Efopam Tablet 30 mg is indicated for the relief of acute pain, including post-operative, dental, musculo-skeletal and acute traumatic pain. It is also indicated in chronic pain like cancer pain.

Dosage

Efopam Tablet 30 mg dosage

Tablet- Adults: Dosage may range from 30 to 90 mg three times daily depending on response. The recommended starting dosage is 2 tablets three times daily. Elderly: Elderly patients may require reduced dosage due to slower metabolism. It is strongly recommended that the starting dose does not exceed 1 tablet 3 times daily. Injection- Adult: 20 mg by IM injection, repeated every 6 hours if necessary. It also be given by slow IV injection in similar dose. Children: Not recommended for children under the age of 12 years.

Side Effects

Efopam Tablet 30 mg is generally well tolerated. However the most common side-effects are nausea, nervousness, dry mouth, lightheadedness and urinary retention. The less common side-effects are vomiting, blurred vision, drowsiness, sweating, insomnia, headache, confusion, hallucinations, tachycardia and aggravation of angina.

Precaution

Efopam Tablet 30 mg should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma and with or at risk of urinary retention. Caution should be exercised when Nefopam is administered concurrently with tricyclic antidepressants. Caution should also be exercised in patients with a history of ischaemic heart disease.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Efopam Tablet 30 mg is not recommended for pregnant women. Evidence suggests that nefopam is excreted in human milk. A decision should made whether to discontinue nursing or discontinue the medication, taking into account the potential for adverse effects for the foetus and the importance of treatment to the mother.

Contraindication

Efopam Tablet 30 mg is contraindicated in patients with a history of convulsive disorders and should not be given to patients taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. It is also should not be used in the treatment of myocardial infarction.

Acute Overdose

Nefopam toxicity is manifested by neurological symptoms (convulsions, hallucinations, agitation) and cardiovascular response (tachycardia with hyperdynamic circulation). Supportive treatment is suggested including gastric lavage, forced emesis and diuresis. Oral administration of activated charcoal may help prevent absorption. Convulsions and hallucinations may be controlled with diazepam. Beta-adrenergic blockers may be of use in controlling the cardiovascular complications.