Nikethamide500mg/2ml
Rx- Generic:
- Nikethamide
- Company:
- Jayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Injection
- Pack size:
- Injection
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৳ 12.04/unit
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At a glance
Nikethamide is a central and respiratory stimulant used for acute respiratory failure, respiratory depression following anesthesia and CNS depression. It directly stimulates the respiratory center to increase frequency and depth of breathing.
Indications
- Acute respiratory failure
- Respiratory depression following anesthesia
- CNS depression
Dosage
Adult Dose (IV):
- 2-10 mL of 25% solution by slow IV injection, repeated every 20-30 minutes if necessary
Pediatric Dose: Infants and children are particularly susceptible to toxic effects of nikethamide
Side effects
Side Effects:
- Dyspnoea
- Cough, bronchospasm
- Convulsions
- Headache, dizziness
- Alteration of blood pressure
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Overdose: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
Precautions & warnings
- Should not be used in less severe degrees of hypertension or impaired cardiac reserve & hepatic dysfunction
- Infants and children are particularly susceptible to toxic effects
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.