Chlormethiazole Edisylate (Chlormethiazole Edisylate)
Overview of Chlormethiazole Edisylate
Chlormethiazole (Edisylate) sedatve and anticonvulsant agent. Chlormethiazole (Edisylate) used for sedation in agitated or confused patoent especially the elderly. italso used for treatment of acute withdrawal symptoms in alcoholics and for control of epileptic fits.
Indication of Chlormethiazole Edisylate
Indications
Contraindication of Chlormethiazole Edisylate
Chlormethiazole (Edisylate) is contraindicated in conditions like Pulmonary insufficiency.
Side Effects of Chlormethiazole Edisylate
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Chlormethiazole (Edisylate), which give rise to further complications include Dependency.,Chlormethiazole (Edisylate) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Respiratory arrest, Anaphylactic reactions. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Chlormethiazole (Edisylate) therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Chlormethiazole (Edisylate) include Coma, pneumonia, Respiratory depression, Hypothermia, Respiratory depression, Hypertension, Respiratory depression.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Chlormethiazole (Edisylate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Skin rashesX, Thrombophlebitis, Sneezing, Conjunctival irritation, Nasal congestion.
Precautions of Chlormethiazole Edisylate
Patients should observe caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, because it may cause drowsiness. Avoid use in patient with acute pulmonary insufficiency. Chlormethiazole should be used with caution in patients with chronic pulmonary insufficiency, renal (kidney), liver, cerebral or cardiac disease and respiratory disease.