Nesgesic
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A muscarinic antagonist used to treat drug-induced parkinsonism and to relieve pain from muscle spasm.
Orphenadrine is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions. Orphenadrine is an anticholinergic with a predominantly central effect and only a weak peripheral effect. In addition, it has mild antihistaminic and local anaesthetic properties. Parkinson's syndrome is the consequence of a disturbed balance between cholinergic and dopaminergic neurotransmission in the basal ganglia caused by a decrease in dopamine. Orphenadrine restores the physiological equilibrium and has a favourable effect on the rigidity and tremor of Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonian syndromes. The effect is somewhat less on bradykinesia.
Trade Name | Nesgesic |
Generic | Orphenadrine + Paracetamol +Paracetamol |
Weight | 35mg, 450mg, 650mg |
Type | Tablet |
Therapeutic Class | |
Manufacturer | Pearl Pharmaceuticals |
Available Country | Pakistan |
Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Orphenadrine is a muscarinic antagonist used as an adjunct for the symptomatic relief of musculoskeletal pain and discomfort.
Indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute painful musculo skeletal conditions.
Nesgesic is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Back Pain Lower Back, Fever, Menstrual Distress (Dysmenorrhea), Mild pain, Muscle Spasms, Mild Musculoskeletal Disorder, Mild to moderate pain, Moderate Musculoskeletal Disorder, Moderate Pain
How Nesgesic works
Orphenadrine binds and inhibits both histamine H1 receptors and NMDA receptors. It restores the motor disturbances induced by neuroleptics, in particular the hyperkinesia. The dopamine deficiency in the striatum increases the stimulating effects of the cholinergic system. This stimulation is counteracted by the anticholinergic effect of orphenadrine. It may have a relaxing effect on skeletal muscle spasms and it has a mood elevating effect.
Toxicity
Oral, mouse LD50 = 100 mg/kg; oral, rat LD50 = 255 mg/kg
Elimination Route
Orphenadrine is almost completely absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract.
Half Life
13-20 hours
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