Dicyclomine + Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol Pharmacology

Dicyclomine + Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol

About Dicyclomine + Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol
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Mechanism of Action of Dicyclomine + Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol
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Onset of Action for Dicyclomine + Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol
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Half Life of Dicyclomine + Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol
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Side Effects of Dicyclomine + Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol
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Contra-indications of Dicyclomine + Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol
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Special Precautions while taking Dicyclomine + Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol
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Indications for Dicyclomine + Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol
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Interactions for Dicyclomine + Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol
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Typical Dosage for Dicyclomine + Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol
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Schedule of Dicyclomine + Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Dicyclomine + Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol
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Dicyclomine

About Dicyclomine
Anticholinergic ,Antimuscarinic, Antispasmodic and in urinary incontinence.
Mechanism of Action of Dicyclomine
Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic drug. It exerts its action by inhibiting muscarinic (((cholinergic))) receptors on smooth muscles and prevents the effect of Acetylcholine. Inhibition of Acetylcholine produces relaxation of smooth muscles of gastrointestinal tract and genitourinary tract and reduces the painful spasm and cramp. It inhibits gastrointestinal propulsive motility and reduces gastric acid secretion. It also has a direct relaxant effect on smooth muscle. It readily crosses the blood brain barrier and produces CNS effects.
Pharmacokinets of Dicyclomine
Absorption: About 70 % of the drug is absorbed after oral administration.
Distribution: It is extensively distributed in tissue mainly in protein bound (((99%))) form. It readily crosses blood brain barrier.
Metabolism: Dicyclomine undergoes hepatic metabolism
Excretion: It is excreted mainly in the urine and small amount in the faeces.
Onset of Action for Dicyclomine
1-2 hours.
Duration of Action for Dicyclomine
4-6 hours.
Half Life of Dicyclomine
1.8 hours (((initial phase))). 9 - 10 hours (((secondary phase)))
Side Effects of Dicyclomine
1.Constipation
2.Dry mouth
3.Nausea
4.Vomiting
5.Abdominal discomfort
6.Headache
7.Dizziness
8.Confusion
9.Palpitations
10.Tachycardia
11.Increased intraocular pressure
12.Mydriasis
13.Urine retention
14.Urinary hesitancy
15.Decreased sweating
Contra-indications of Dicyclomine
1.Hypersensitivity to Dicyclomine and other anticholinergic drugs
2.Narrow angle glaucoma
3.Obstructive gastro intestinal tract
4.Obstructive uropathy
5.Reflux oesophagitis
6.Severe ulcerative colitis
7.Myasthenia gravis
8.Unstable cardiovascular status in acute haemorrhage
Special Precautions while taking Dicyclomine
1.Renal impairment
2.Hepatic impairment
3.Heart failure
4.Prostatic hypertrophy
5.Hiatus hernia associated
6.Hyperthyroidism
7.Autonomic neuropathy
8.Ulcerative colitis
9.Arrhythmia
10.Hypertension
11.Coronary artery disease
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution.
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution.
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Use with caution.
NEONATES: contraindicated
Indications for Dicyclomine
1. Irritable bowel syndrome
2.Colicky pain
Interactions for Dicyclomine
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Typical Dosage for Dicyclomine
Adult:
Oral: 80 mg / day in 4 divided doses 30 - 60 minutes before meals. Depending on the patient`s response dose can be increased to 160 mg / day in 4 divided doses after 1 week.
Children:
Infant colic: 5 - 10 mg every 6 - 8 hours, 15 minutes before each feed; dose is depending on the patient`s response and age.
Schedule of Dicyclomine
H
Storage Requirements for Dicyclomine
Store at 15 - 30 degree C in a tightly closed container. Protect from light.Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of Dicyclomine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Dicyclomine
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment. Drug can be removed from the body by gastric lavage or by inducing emesis. Absorption of the drug can be reduced by administration of activated charcoal. Physostigmine is given to block the overdose symptoms of Dicyclomine.

Dextropropoxyphene

About Dextropropoxyphene
A synthetic morphine derivative,Opioid-like agonist,optical isomer of Levopropoxyphene, Narcotic Analgesic, anti-tussive and local anesthetic.
Mechanism of Action of Dextropropoxyphene
It acts on the CNS Opioid receptors. It has agonist action on mu Opioid receptors. It primarily binds to the mu Opioid receptors and produce analgesia. Its CNS effects are same as morphine. It gives in combination with other Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs or other analgesics usually.
Pharmacokinets of Dextropropoxyphene
Absorption-Orally absorbed; primarily to the upper small intestine.
Distribution-Widely distributed in the body. Enters the cerebrospinal fluid and cross the placenta.
Metabolism-In liver it is metabolized by N-demethylation. Norpropoxyphene is its active metabolite. It has more half life than parent drug. It causes toxicity at sometime due to its metabolites accumulation in the body.
Excretion-It is excreted through urine.
Onset of Action for Dextropropoxyphene
30 to 60 min. after oral administration
Duration of Action for Dextropropoxyphene
4 to 6 hrs
Half Life of Dextropropoxyphene
Plasma half life is 6 to 12 hrs
Side Effects of Dextropropoxyphene
1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Epigastric distress
4. Sedation
5. Dizziness
6. Urticaria
7. Visual disturbances
8. Physiological dependence
Contra-indications of Dextropropoxyphene
1. Hypersensitivity to this drug
2. Respiratory depression
3. Children below 12 years
Special Precautions while taking Dextropropoxyphene
1. In patients with hepatic failure or renal failure used cautiously
2. Patient can not drive or operate machinery after the drug administration. So the care should be taken
3. Use cautiously in patients with suicidal mentality
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
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Indications for Dextropropoxyphene
1. Relieve moderate to severe pain in various conditions
2. Opioid withdrawal
Interactions for Dextropropoxyphene
Barbiturate anaesthetics: May increase respiratory and CNS depressive effects of propoxyphene.
Warfarin: Potentiation of hypoprothrombinemic effect.
Carbamazipine: May increase serum carbamzipine levels with resultant toxicity.
Typical Dosage for Dextropropoxyphene
Oral-
Adults - 65mg 3 to 4 times daily.
Schedule of Dextropropoxyphene
H
Storage Requirements for Dextropropoxyphene
Store controlled room temperature i.e. between 15 and 30 degree Celsius
Effects of Missed Dosage of Dextropropoxyphene
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Dextropropoxyphene
Provide supportive and symptomatic treatment. Establish artificial respiratory exchange. In the case of respiratory or cardiovascular depression administer a narcotic antagonist i.e. naloxone.Induce emesis or gastric lavage if the patient shows symptoms within 2hrs after drug administration. Avoid the risk of aspiration. For the further removal of drug, administer activated charcoal via nasogastric tube. Continue the supportive treatment and closely monitor the laboratory parameters, vital signs, neurological status closely. In some cases dialysis may be helpful for the treatment.

Paracetamol

About Paracetamol
Acetanilide derivative, Non narcotic Analgesic,Antipyretic.
Mechanism of Action of Paracetamol
Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic action.
It is more active on cyclo-oxygenase enzyme in brain. Peripherally it is a poor inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis.
Analgesic action: Paracetamol raises the pain threshold and produces analgesic effect.
Antipyretic action: Paracetamol lowers fever by direct action on the thermoregulatory centre in the Hypothalamus and block the effects of endogenous pyrogen.
Pharmacokinets of Paracetamol
Absorption: Paracetamol is rapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration.
Distribution: It is distributed mostly in the body in unbound form.
Metabolism: It is extensively metabolised in the liver.
Excretion: Excreted in the urine.
Onset of Action for Paracetamol
30 - 60 minutes
Duration of Action for Paracetamol
6 hours
Half Life of Paracetamol
1-4 hours
Side Effects of Paracetamol
1. Nausea
2. Abdominal distress
3. Allergic reactions
4. Rash
Contra-indications of Paracetamol
1. Hypersensitivity to Paracetamol
Special Precautions while taking Paracetamol
1. Hepatic impairment
2. Renal impairment
3. Hypertension
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
NEONATES : Contraindicated
Indications for Paracetamol
1. To relieve pain and fever
2. Acute gout
3. Migraine
Interactions for Paracetamol
Cholestyramine: Reduces absorption of paracetamol.
Charcoal: Activated, administered immediately reduces absorption of paracetamol.
Domperidone and metochlopramide: Enhance absorption of paracetamol.
Alcohol: Chronic excessive ingestion of alcohol potentiates hepatotoxicity of paracetamol.
Zidovudine: Effects zidovudine may be decreased.
Typical Dosage for Paracetamol
Adult:
500 - 1000 mg in 3 times daily
Maximum dose: 4 g / day
For migraine: 500 mg to be taken at the first sign of migraine attack and repeated 4 - 6 hourly until suppress mild attacks.
Children:
60 mg / kg body weight /day in 4 divided doses.
Schedule of Paracetamol
H
Storage Requirements for Paracetamol
Store at 15-30 degree C in a tightly closed container. Protect from heat and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Paracetamol
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Paracetamol
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment. Drug can be removed from the body by gastric lavage or by inducing emesis. Absorption of the drug can be reduced by administration of activated charcoal. N-acetylcysteine is the specific antidote for Paracetamol poisoning. Dose: 150 mg /kg body weight as IV infusion over 15 minutes followed by same dose over 20 hours.
Maintenance dose: 75 mg / kg orally every 4 - 6 hours for 2 - 3 days. Haemodialysis can be done in emergency conditions.

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