Epirex
Epirex Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Epirex is centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant used to improve myotonic symptoms.
| Trade Name | Epirex |
| Generic | Eperisone |
| Eperisone Other Names | Eperison, Eperisona, Epérisone, Eperisone, Eperisonum |
| Weight | 50mg |
| Type | Tablet |
| Formula | C17H25NO |
| Weight | Average: 259.3865 Monoisotopic: 259.193614427 |
| Groups | Investigational |
| Therapeutic Class | Centrally acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants |
| Manufacturer | Genome Pharmaceuticals (pvt) Ltd |
| Available Country | Pakistan |
| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
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.
Epirex is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Back Pain Lower Back, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Muscle Relaxation
Dosage
Epirex dosage
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 Effects
The side effects of Epirex 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.
Interaction
Avoid concomitant use with tolperisone HCl and methocarbamol.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Epirex should only be used in pregnant women if the expected therapeutic benefits are evaluated to outweigh the possible risks of treatment. The safety of Epirex has not been established in pregnant women. The drug should not be used during lactation.
Contraindication
Myonil is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Epirex Hydrochloride.
Storage Condition
Store in a cool and dry place, protect from light and moisture. Keep all medication out of reach of children.
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