Buflomedil (HCl)
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Buflomedil (HCl) is a vasodilator (relaxes the blood vessels). Buflomedil (HCl) is used in the treatment of Cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular diseases.
Indications
Buflomedil (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Dementia, Disorientation, Insomnia, Intermittent claudication, Ischemic rest pain, Loss of concentration, Raynaud's syndrome, Skin ulceration, Tinnitus, Trophic disorders, Vertigo.
Contraindications
Buflomedil (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Arterial hemorrhage.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Buflomedil (HCl) include Hypotension, Tachycardia, Convulsions. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Buflomedil (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vertigo, GI disturbance, Vasodilation.
Warnings
Buflomedil (betablocker) should not be given to patients with bronchospasm, asthma, with history of obstructive airway disease, metabolic acidosis, partial heart block, sinus bradycardia or psoriasis. The dose may need to reduce in patients with renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) dysfunction. Patients with long term treatment with betablockers should have their medication discontinued gradually over a period of 1 to 2 weeks, because it may result in angina, myocardial infraction (MI), ventricular arrhythmia or death. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
150 to 300 mg (220 (225)) 12 hourly PO —
50 mg (50 (50)) 12 hourly IM — For 14-Days
50 to 100 mg (75 (75)) 12 hourly IV —
Child Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Neonatal Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Buflomedil (HCl) was found.
Storage
Tabs Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.