Methdilazine
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Methdilazine is an antihistamine with anticholinergic and sedative effects, used as the base or the hydrochloride salt as an antipruritic.
Indications
Methdilazine is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity reactions, Pruritus.
Contraindications
Methdilazine is contraindicated in conditions like Epilepsy,Liver diseases,Jaundice,Urinary tract disorder,Blood disorders.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Methdilazine include Convulsions, Clumsiness, Hallucinations, Shortness of breadth, Muscular spasm.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Methdilazine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Restlessness, Dry mouth, Flushing, Loss of appetite, Trembling.
Warnings
Tell the doctor in charge that you are taking this medicine before you have any skin tests for allergies. The results of the tests may be affected by this medicine. When taking Methdilazine on a regular basis, make sure your doctor knows if you are taking large amounts of aspirin at the same time (as for arthritis or rheumatism). Effects of too much aspirin, such as ringing in the ears, may be covered up by the antihistamine. Check with your doctor right away if you have symptoms of pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin, difficult or troubled breathing, irregular, fast, slow or shallow breathing or shortness of breath. These could be signs of a condition called respiratory depression.
High Risk Groups
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
8 mg (8 (8)) 8 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
4 mg (4 (4)) As recommended. frequency could be 2-4 times a day. —
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Methdilazine was found.
Storage
Tablets Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.