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Detracyl 500mg drug is often used mainly to treat spasmodic pain caused by spinal degeneration or other spinal postural disorders,... During the course of treatment with Detracyl 500mg, patients It is necessary to strictly follow the instructions given by the doctor, and closely monitor the body's reactions to early detect and handle the risks related to the drug.
1. What is Detracyl 500mg?
Detracyl 500mg is a muscle relaxant that is effective at 3 levels of the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and spinal cord. The drug Detracyl also has a direct effect on smooth muscle fibers and skeletal muscles, helping to reduce muscle irritation, helping to improve pain caused by muscle spasms.
Detracyl 500mg is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets with packaging of 3 or 10 blisters x 10 tablets. In each Detracyl tablet contains the following pharmaceutical ingredients:
Main active ingredient: Mephenesin 500mg; Other excipients: erythrosin red, sunset yellow white sugar, talc, carnauba wax, povidon, paraffin wax, microcrystalline cellulose, nipazin, magnesium stearate, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioksid and gelatin.
2. What are the uses of Detracyl 500mg?
The main active ingredient Mephenesin in Detracyl 500mg has the ability to help relax muscles and mildly calm down based on the mechanism of neuromuscular blockade (systemic effect), and help bring about immediate effects where the drug is received. touch. According to research, the active ingredient Mephenesin also has an effect on the nerve-spinal reflex arc, helping to inhibit overactive nerve reflexes that cause muscle relaxation. Besides, Mephenesin when acting on skeletal muscle can reduce muscle excitability.With the above effect, the drug Detracyl 500mg is often prescribed by doctors for the following cases:
Treatment of spasmodic pain caused by degenerative spine diseases. Treatment of spinal postural disorders such as back pain, scoliosis; Treatment of cervical spondylosis that causes blood vessels to be compressed; Treatment of neck pain or arm pain; Reducing pain and discomfort for the patient when moving the neck; Treatment of pain radiating to the areas around the arms and shoulders; Treatment of pain caused by degenerative vertebrae pressing on blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the brain; Improves pain, numbness or difficulty moving hands.
3. Contraindications to the use of Detracyl 500mg
Do not use Detracyl 500mg for the following cases:
Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity reaction to the active ingredient Mephenesin or any of the excipients in the drug; Detracyl 500mg is contraindicated for pregnant women or nursing mothers; Detracyl 500mg should not be used in patients with porphyria.
4. Dosage and instructions for using Detracyl 500mg
Dosage of Detracyl 500mg:
The recommended dose of Detracyl for children over 15 years old and adults is 2-4 tablets (250mg) x 3 times/day. Note: Patients need to take the correct dose of Detracyl 500mg as prescribed by the doctor, and carefully read the instructions for use printed on the drug packaging to ensure safety. In addition, the drug Detracyl 500mg also needs to be used according to the schedule given by the doctor, the patient should avoid arbitrarily prolonging or shortening the time of using the drug for personal purposes. This can potentially pose many health risks to the patient during treatment with Detracyl 500mg.
Instructions for correct and effective use of Detracyl 500mg:
Detracyl 500mg is made in the form of tablets, so patients should take the drug orally with a sufficient amount of filtered water; When taking the drug, the patient should avoid breaking or crushing it into a powder to drink, because this easily affects the effectiveness of Detracyl 500mg; In addition, in order to ensure quick treatment results, patients should minimize performing vigorous movements that negatively affect the spine during the course of taking the drug. When accidentally taking an overdose of Detracyl 500mg, the patient may experience the following overdose symptoms:
Hypotension; Decreased muscle tone; Drowsiness; Visual disturbances; Illusion ; Loss of coordination of movements; Coma ; Respiratory paralysis; Convulsions in children; Strong emotions or confusional syndrome in the elderly. When the above symptoms of overdose occur, the patient needs to stop the drug and immediately go to a medical facility for early treatment. In most cases of drug overdose, the patient should be carefully monitored for blood pressure, pulse and respiratory indicators.
If the patient is found to be still in a conscious state, the doctor will immediately proceed with the method of vomiting, gastric lavage combined with treatment of symptoms or take the patient to a medical facility that meets the requirements. resuscitation conditions.
5. Detracyl 500mg side effects
Detracyl 500mg medicine can cause some side effects for patients during treatment, including:
Common symptoms: Drowsiness, fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, lethargy, ataxia movement, sweating, shivering. For this side effect, the best treatment is to reduce the dose of the drug and promote recovery. In the event of a serious reaction, the patient should consider discontinuing the drug immediately; Uncommon symptoms: Body pain, joint pain, nausea, irritability, constipation, rash or diarrhea; Rare symptoms: Anaphylaxis, rash, hypotension, shortness of breath or cyanosis. Usually, the side effects go away when the patient stops taking Detracyl 500mg. In case of experiencing symptoms not mentioned above, the patient should immediately report to the medical person in charge for treatment.
6. Things to note when using Detracyl 500mg
Here are some things that patients need to keep in mind while using Detracyl 500mg:
Care should be taken when administering Detracyl 500mg to patients with respiratory problems (eg, bronchial asthma). , hepatitis, kidney failure, a history of drug addiction or an allergy to certain medications, especially Aspirin; Avoid taking Detracyl 500mg at the same time with CNS depressants and alcohol because these substances can increase the side effects of the drug; Always follow your doctor's instructions before and during the course of using Detracyl 500mg. In addition, patients also need to be careful when making a decision to adjust the dose; Patients with chronic diseases such as allergies or heart disease,... when needing to take Detracyl 500mg for a long time, they should discuss it carefully with a specialist doctor for self-examination and change the dose of the drug so that it is reasonable; During treatment with Detracyl 500mg, patients should limit the consumption of alcoholic beverages, stimulants and incompatible foods to prevent health risks and ensure effective results. tallest; There are some data showing the risk of fetal malformations of Detracyl 500mg in pregnant women. Ideally, this subject should discuss specifically with the doctor before making a treatment decision; Because Detracyl 500mg contains the main active ingredient, Mephenesin, it is recommended to avoid using it in nursing women because the drug can cause adverse effects on the health of the baby. According to the doctor's recommendation, the drug Detracyl 500mg has a risk of interactions when combined with the following drugs / substances:
Central nervous system depressants; Alcohol; Morphine drug. To avoid the risk of drug interactions, patients should inform their doctor of all medications they are currently taking, including over-the-counter drugs, multivitamins, natural or herbal remedies. health protection products. Having complete information about the drugs a patient is taking can help doctors accurately assess the risk of drug interactions, thereby providing appropriate management.
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