Nikethamide

Nikethamide Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Nikethamide 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).

Trade Name Nikethamide
Generic Nikethamide
Nikethamide Other Names Nikethamide
Weight 250mg/ml, 500mg/2ml
Type Injection
Formula C10H14N2O
Weight Average: 178.235
Monoisotopic: 178.110613079
Groups Experimental
Therapeutic Class Respiratory stimulants: analeptics
Manufacturer Orient Laboratories, Jayson Pharma Ltd
Available Country Pakistan, Bangladesh
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Nikethamide
Nikethamide

Uses

Central respiratory depression, Energy malnutrition, Tranquilizer overdoses

Nikethamide is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Respiratory stimulation

Dosage

Nikethamide dosage

1500 mg as single dose

Side Effects

Dyspnoea, respiratory problems; muscular, GI, CNS and CV effects. Convulsions.

Precaution

Less severe degrees of hypertension or impaired cardiac reserve; liver dysfunction.

Interaction

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.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy category- Not classified

Contraindication

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.

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