Meptazinol (Meptazinol)
Overview of Meptazinol
Meptazinol is opiod agonist -antagonist with partial opiod agonist activity at the u-1opiod receptor; which mimic effects of naturally occuring pain reducing chemicals(endorphins). It also has cholinergic activity. Meptazinol is used orally and parentrally in the treatment of moderate to severe pain.
Indication of Meptazinol
Meptazinol is primarily indicated in conditions like Acute pain, Chronic pain, Moderate to severe pain, Pain.
Contraindication of Meptazinol
Meptazinol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Meptazinol
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Meptazinol, which give rise to further complications include Hallucinations, Vertigo, Bradycardia, Sweating.,Meptazinol produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Respiratory depression. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Meptazinol therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Meptazinol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Confusion, GI disturbance.
Precautions of Meptazinol
Donot drive because Meptazinol may cause drowziness. Use with caution in asthma,children,elderly people,head injury etc