Co-Proxamol
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Co-Proxamol contains dextropropoxyphene (which is used to relieve mild to moderate pain) and paracetamol (which is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and fever) in a fixed ratio.
Indications
Co-Proxamol is primarily indicated in conditions like Mild to moderate pain.
Contraindications
Co-Proxamol is contraindicated in conditions like Alcohol dependence, Pregnancy, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Co-Proxamol, which give rise to further complications include Liver damage, Coma, Blood disorders, stomach pain, clammy skin, low blood pressure, slow heart beat, inflammation of pancreas, slow breathing rate. Co-Proxamol produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Hypotension, Alcoholic liver disease, hypothyroidism. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Co-Proxamol therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Co-Proxamol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Weakness, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Abdominal pain, Rashes, Jaundice, Sedation, Hallucination, Light headedness, Dysphoria, Euphoria, Vision disturbances.
Warnings
Co-proxamol should be used with caution in patients with hepatic or renal impairment since higher serum concentrations or delayed elimination may occur. Patients should be advised not to exceed the recommended dose and to avoid alcohol.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Geriatrics.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
9.285 mg/kg (9.3 (9.285)) 8 hourly PO — -
Child Dosage
should not be used under 12 years ( ) —
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Co-Proxamol was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.