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Biromonol is made in the form of film-coated tablets, with the main ingredient being Carisoprodol. It is used to relieve pain and uncomfortable symptoms caused by musculoskeletal disease.
1. The effect of the drug Biromonol
What is Biromonol? The active ingredient in Biromonol is carisoprodol. Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant that relieves acute pain and discomfort caused by musculoskeletal diseases. According to animal studies, carisoprodol inhibits neurotransmission in the reticular system of the brain and spinal cord, thereby helping to relax muscles.
Indications for the use of Biromonol:
The drug is used for adults to relieve acute pain caused by musculoskeletal diseases; Note that the drug should only be taken in a short time (2-3 weeks) because the effectiveness of the drug has not been evaluated for long-term use and acute bone pain occurs only in a short time. Contraindications to using Biromonol:
Patients who are sensitive to the ingredients in the formula or to a carbamate such as Meprobamate; Patients with a history of acute porphyria.
2. How to use and dose of Biromonol
Usage: Orally. The tablet should be swallowed whole with an appropriate amount of water. Time to take the drug is 3 times / day and 1 time before going to bed.
Dosage: Adults use 1 tablet / time x 4 times / day.
Missed dose: When you forget to take a dose of Biromonol, you should take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as scheduled.
Overdose: Symptoms of an overdose of Biromonol include: respiratory depression, depression, convulsions, muscle loss of coordination, mydriasis, dystonia, nystagmus, coma, euphoria, hypotension, delirium, Serotonin syndrome, muscle stiffness, headache, hallucinations, blurred vision, death.
If there are unusual symptoms, the patient should stop taking the drug and immediately go to the nearest hospital. Treatment of overdose is supportive according to clinical symptoms. Infusion or vasopressors should be used to support the necessary air circulation. Treat seizures with benzodiazepines, treat seizures with phenobarbital. In cases where the protective reflexes of the airways are compromised by major depression, endotracheal endoscopy and respiratory support should be considered. In case of severe poisoning, use an enema and activated charcoal if the patient takes a large overdose with early manifestations, no symptoms of depression. Vomiting is not recommended to avoid CNS and respiratory risks.
3. Side effects of the drug Biromonol
When using Biromonol, patients may experience some side effects such as:
Hematology: Decrease in whole blood and white blood cells; Central nervous system: Ataxia, irritability, syncope, depressive reactions, dizziness, somnolence, convulsions, insomnia, tremor, dizziness, headache, agitation; Cardiovascular: Tachycardia, facial flushing, orthostatic hypotension; Gastrointestinal: Epigastric discomfort, nausea, vomiting. If during the use of Biromonol, you experience any side effects, the patient should immediately notify the doctor to receive appropriate support.
4. Be careful when using the drug Biromonol
Before and while using Biromonol, the patient should note:
Biromonol should only be used in pregnant women if the benefits outweigh the risks, as prescribed by the doctor; Use caution when taking Biromonol in nursing women, consult a doctor; The drug Biromonol causes sedation, may reduce cognitive or motor abilities, so it should be used with caution when driving or operating machinery; The effectiveness of long-term use of Biromonol has not been evaluated and acute musculoskeletal pain only occurs in a short time, so patients only take the drug for a short time (2-3 weeks); The efficacy and safety of Biromonol in patients under 16 years of age and over 65 years of age have not been evaluated; Use caution when using Biromonol in the following subjects: People with impaired liver and kidney function; people with reduced CYP2C19 activity; people with epilepsy; people who are using alcohol or other CNS depressants; Abuse of the drug Biromonol can cause an overdose, leading to respiratory failure, convulsions, hypotension or even death; There have been cases of seizures occurring during the use of Biromonol; Biromonol should not be used concurrently with Meprobamate.
5. Biromonol drug interactions
Care should be taken when combining Biromonol with the following drugs:
Concomitant administration of Biromonol with CYP2C19 inhibitors such as fluvoxamine, omeprazole may increase the risk of carisoprodol (the main ingredient of Biromonol) and decrease response of Meprobamat; Simultaneous use of Biromonol with CNS depressants, Meprobamate, alcohol can synergize and cause sedative effects; Concomitant use of Biromonol with inducers of CYP2C19 such as Rifamycin, Aspirin may reduce the harm of carisoprodol and increase the response of Meprobamate. Patients should absolutely follow the doctor's instructions when using Biromonol, avoid prolonged use. At the same time, if you experience any unusual symptoms, the patient should also notify the doctor soon for appropriate intervention. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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