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Busfan is indicated in the supportive treatment of spasmodic pain in degenerative spondylosis, spinal postural disorders such as back pain, scoliosis, low back pain, traumatic and neurological diseases, abdominal pain Learn about the uses and notes when using Busfan through the article below.1. Uses of the drug Busfan
Busfan medicine contains the active ingredient Thiocolchicoside, in the form of tablets under 2 strengths: Busfan 4 and Busfan 8.
Thiocolchicoside is a sulfur-containing synthetic active ingredient of a natural Glucoside extracted from the Colchique tree. Thiocolchicoside acts as an antagonist of GABA-A receptors and relaxes muscles through a conjugated regulatory mechanism. In addition, the drug has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects when taken orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and injected into the peritoneal membrane.
Busfan is indicated to support spasmodic pain in the following cases:
Degenerative spondylosis, spinal postural disorders such as back pain, torticollis, low back pain; Neuropathy and trauma with spastic symptoms; Dysmenorrhea .
2. Dosage of Busfan
Busfan 4 and Busfan 8 belong to the group of prescription drugs, so the dose used is prescribed by the doctor based on the patient's condition.
Some recommendations on the dose of Busfan in adults are as follows:
The recommended starting dose is 16mg/day; For acute form: The dose can be gradually increased by half the dose every 2 days until the initial dose is doubled, in some cases it can be tripled for a short time; For the case of preparing for exercise therapy: It takes 1-2 hours for the drug to take effect. Note: The dose of the drug presented above is for reference only, patients need to use Busfan exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
3. Side effects of the drug Busfan
Busfan can cause some side effects as follows:
Common: Skin rash; Rare: Diarrhea, gastrointestinal disturbances, stomach pain. Patients should inform their doctor if they experience side effects during treatment with Busfan.
4. Note when using
Contraindicated to use Busfan in patients with hypersensitivity to Thiocolchicoside or any of its ingredients.
Some notes when using Busfan as follows:
Thiocolchicoside active ingredient has been shown to cause chromosomal aneuploidy and male infertility. Therefore, the use of the drug should be avoided during pregnancy, puberty, and lactating women; Thicolchicoside is currently only recommended as an adjunct therapy for painful muscle cramps caused by spinal conditions in adults and adolescents 16 years of age and older; Busfan should be used with caution in patients with a history of convulsions and epilepsy.
5. Drug interactions
Busfan may cause some of the following drug interactions:
Lorpiprazole: The therapeutic effect of Thiocolchicoside is increased when used together with Lorpiprazole; The risk of undesirable effects of Thiocolchicoside is increased when used concomitantly with Carbidopa, Bromocriptin , Piribedil; Drug interactions occur that increase the risk of having an effect and reduce the therapeutic effect of Busfan, so to ensure safety and effectiveness in treating patients, it is necessary to inform the doctor about the drugs and foods that are being used. used before taking Busfan.
The basic information about Busfan in the above article is for reference only. Because Busfan is a prescription drug, patients should not use it on their own, but need to contact a specialist directly for a suitable prescription to ensure safety for health.
