Dextromoramide (Tartrate)
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Overview
Dextromoramide (Tartrate) is a narcotic analgesic (reliefs the pain with unconsciousness) and used in the management of severe chronic pain in terminal disease.
Indications
Dextromoramide (Tartrate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Moderate to severe pain, Neuroleptanalgesia.
Contraindications
Dextromoramide (Tartrate) is contraindicated in conditions like Obstructive airway disease, Hepatic failure.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Dextromoramide (Tartrate), which give rise to further complications include Dependence. Dextromoramide (Tartrate) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Respiratory depression, which are responsible for the discontinuation of Dextromoramide (Tartrate) therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dextromoramide (Tartrate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, Tachycardia, Constipation, Sweating, Giddiness.
Warnings
Dextromoramide therapy should be commence with reduced dosage in the elderly and when there is evidence of impaired hepatic, renal or thyroid function, and should be discontinued gradually if dependence is suspected.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates. 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
0.071 mg/kg (0.071 (0.071)) As recommended. IM — As Required
0.071 mg/kg (0.071 (0.071)) As recommended. SC — As Required
0.071 to 0.285 mg/kg (0.18 (0.178)) As recommended. PO — As Required
0.142 mg/kg (0.14 (0.142)) As recommended. Intra Rectal — As Required
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Dextromoramide (Tartrate) was found.
Storage
Tab, Inj(IV,SC),suppositry Store in a well closed container, .
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.