Dipipanone (HCl)
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Dipipanone (HCl) is analogue of methadone. Dipipanone (HCl) is used as a narcotic analgesic and effective to relieve moderate to severe pain. Dipipanone (HCl) is administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly and intravenously.
Indications
Dipipanone (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Moderate to severe pain.
Contraindications
Dipipanone (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Diabetes mellitus,Ulcerative colitis,Respiratory depression,Obstetric pain,Airway obstruction,Biliary spasm.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Dipipanone (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Hypotension, Dependence, Agranulocytosis, Ischemic colitis, Generalized chorea, Hypersensitivity hepatitis. Dipipanone (HCl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Respiratory depression, which are responsible for the discontinuation of Dipipanone (HCl) therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute over dosage of Dipipanone (HCl) include Hypotension, Respiratory depression, Deepening coma, Pinpoint pupils, Circulatory failure. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dipipanone (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vertigo, Drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting, Restlessness, Constipation, Rashes, Confusion, Urticaria, Sedation, Hallucination, Facial flushing, Euphoria, Paranoid delusions, Mood changes.
Warnings
Dipipanone should be used with extreme caution in patients with hyperthyroidism, adrenocortical insufficiency, prostatic hypertrophy, hypotension secondary to hypovolemic shock, diabetes mellitus and pheochromocytoma. The dose should be reduced in patients with impaired renal or hepatic function.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, Geriatrics, 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
0.143 mg/kg (0.14 (0.143)) 6 hourly PO — Initially as Required
0.214 mg/kg (0.21 (0.214)) 6 hourly PO — Maintenance
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 Dipipanone (HCl) was found.
Storage
Tab Store Below 25°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.