Epidosin Injection

Composition of Epidosin Injection

Epidosin Injection contains Valethamate (8mg). It belongs to the Antispasmodic class of medicines.

Uses of Epidosin Injection

Pain due to smooth muscle spasm

Key benefits

• In Pain due to smooth muscle spasm Epidosin Injection effectively relieves smooth muscle pain
• stiffness
• or spasm
• thereby improving muscle movement. It helps relieve pain due to periods (menstrual pain)
• pain after surgery
• stomach pain etc. It relaxes the muscles and improves your condition. This helps to treat cramps
• pain
• bloating
• and discomfort. Epidosin Injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Take a fiber-rich diet
• avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually
• it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better
• more active
• quality of life.

How Epidosin Injection works

Epidosin Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine), thereby relaxing the smooth muscles of cervix and intestine.

How to take Epidosin Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Epidosin Injection, consult your doctor.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a racing heart, confusion, blurred vision and difficulty passing urine. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Epidosin Injection

Most side effects of Epidosin are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Epidosin Injection

Warnings and precautions

Severe abdominal pain, particularly with fever or vomiting, needs a doctor rather than a painkiller or antispasmodic. May cause blurred vision and drowsiness — do not drive until you know how it affects you. Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, an enlarged prostate or difficulty passing urine.

Do not take Epidosin if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with glaucoma, urinary retention, or a blockage of the gut.

Interactions with other medicines

Adds to the dry mouth, constipation and drowsiness caused by antihistamines and some antidepressants.

How to store Epidosin Injection

Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Epidosin Injection

Epidosin Injection is used to hasten the dilatation of the cervix during labor and to control pain due to smooth muscle spasm. Take precautions while taking Epidosin Injection if you have an excessive amount of thyroid hormone in the blood, cardiac insufficiency, cardiac failure and cardiac surgery as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MANKIND (PHARMA)

Therapeutic class:

PAIN ANALGESICS

Drug class:

Antispasmodic

Chemical class:

Phenylpropanes