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Tolperison is a muscle relaxant that acts on the central nervous system, often used in the treatment of cases such as muscle spasticity, multiple sclerosis, dystonia.
1. What is Tolperison?
Tolperison is a muscle relaxant that acts on the central nervous system normally. The drug is used in the treatment of cases such as muscle spasticity, multiple sclerosis, dystonia, muscle spasticity after stroke, ....Currently on the market Tolperison has dosage forms and Contents of the following:
Tolperison tablets 50mg, 100mg, 150mg Tolperison injectable 100mg/1ml Tolperison film-coated tablets 50mg, 150mg. In the drug Tolperison, in addition to the main ingredient, Tolperison, Tolperison also contains excipients such as: hydrochloride, .... to help ensure the solubility, volume, and stability of a Tolperison tablet.
2. Indications of the muscle relaxant Tolperison
Tolperison is an inhibitor of conduction in primary nerve fibers and motor neurons that reduces increased muscle tone and spasticity after brain loss. Besides, the muscle relaxant Tolperison also works to improve peripheral circulation. Therefore, Tolperison is often indicated in the following specific cases:
Treatment of spasticity after stroke Treatment of muscle spasms related to diseases of the spine and large joints such as: spondylosis, spinal rheumatism, Lumbar and neck syndrome Treatment of multiple sclerosis, spinal cord disease, encephalitis Rehabilitation treatment after trauma surgery, orthopedic. Treatment of dystonia diseases Treatment of thromboembolic diseases such as atherosclerosis, cerebrovascular accident. In addition, Tolperison is also indicated in some other cases when prescribed by a doctor.
3. Contraindications of Tolperison
Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any component of Tolperison Myasthenia gravis
4. Tolperison side effects
Tolperison medicine can cause many unwanted effects for users. The following are the side effects of Tolperison that may be encountered during use:
Headache, rash, itching, dizziness, dizziness, low blood pressure Anaphylactic shock Muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, difficulty suffer from increased sweating, confusion
5. Dosage and usage of Tolperison
Tolperison is used as prescribed by your doctor. You can refer to the dosage of Tolperison as follows:
For adults
Oral Tolperison: 50-150mg x 3 times/day Tolperison injectable: 100mg x 2 times/day if injected intramuscularly; 100 mg/day if administered intravenously slowly. Children under 6 years old:
Use a dose of 5mg/kg body weight/day divided into 3 times. Absolutely do not use injectable Tolperison for children.
Children from 6 to 14 years old
Use dose 2-4mg/kg body weight/day divided into 3 times. Tolperison injection should not be given to children.
6. Precautions when using Tolperison
Tolperison medicine can cause unwanted effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness. Therefore, after taking the drug, it is necessary to avoid jobs such as driving, operating machinery and things that require alertness. There is no clear evidence that the use of Tolperison in pregnant and lactating women is harmful, so the use of Tolperison in pregnant and lactating women should be considered. Only use drugs when absolutely necessary and bring many benefits to the treatment. Tolperison should be used with caution in patients with a history of allergy to lidocaine, as cross-reactivity may occur. Currently, studies show that Tolperison causes many hypersensitivity reactions in users, ranging from mild skin reactions to severe systemic reactions such as anaphylaxis. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the appropriate use of Tolperison for treatment.
Store Tolperison at room temperature, in a cool, dry place, away from light and reach of children.
Tolperison is a muscle relaxant that acts on the central nervous system, often used in the treatment of cases such as muscle spasticity, multiple sclerosis, dystonia. To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take the drug exactly as directed by a doctor or pharmacist.
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