Generic
Eperisone Hydrochloride
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At a glance
Eperisone Hydrochloride is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant used for muscle spasms.
Description
Eperisone Hydrochloride is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant used for relief of muscle stiffness tension and spasms. Dose: 50 mg three times daily after meals.
Indications
Cervical syndrome periarthritis of the shoulder lumbago spastic paralysis cervical spondylosis
Therapeutic class
Centrally acting Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Pharmacological class
Centrally acting muscle relaxant
Pharmacology
Eperisone works on centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength.
Mechanism of action
Eperisone acts on the central nervous system to relieve muscle stiffness and spasm improving muscle pain and movement.
Dosage
50 mg three times daily (after each meal). Dosage should be adjusted depending on patient age and severity.
Administration
Oral tablet. Take with or after food.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose.
Side effects
Sleepiness fatigue muscle weakness headache dry mouth upset stomach excessive relaxation stomachache nausea.
Precautions & warnings
Take with or after food. May cause dizziness or sleepiness. Avoid alcohol.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Eperisone Hydrochloride.
Drug interactions
Avoid concomitant use with tolperisone HCl and methocarbamol.
Food interactions
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol.
Use in pregnancy
May be unsafe during pregnancy.
Pregnancy Category: C — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Use in lactation
Information regarding use during breastfeeding is not available.
Pediatric use
Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients not established.
Geriatric use
Limited information available for elderly patients.
Renal / hepatic impairment
Limited information available on use in kidney and liver disease.
Overdose effects
Overdose may cause sleepiness dizziness nausea.
Storage conditions
Store below 30°C away from light and moisture.
Chemical structure
Eperisone Hydrochloride