Poldine (Methylsulphate)
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Poldine (Methylsulphate) reduces acid secretion of stomach and is used in the treatment of peptic ulcer.
Indications
Poldine (Methylsulphate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Cataplexy, Depression, Obsessive-compulsive disorders, Peptic ulcer, Phobic states, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Acne, Endocrine adenomas, Hyperhidrosis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Contraindications
Poldine (Methylsulphate) is contraindicated in conditions like Cardiac arrhythmia, Mania, Myocardial infarction, Heart block, Narrow-angle glaucoma, Hypersensitivity, Urinary retention.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Poldine (Methylsulphate) include Tachycardia, Confusion, Hallucinations, Delirium, Tachypnea, Hyperpyrexia, Excitation. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Poldine (Methylsulphate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Tachycardia, Constipation, Dry mouth, Blurred vision, Urinary hesitancy.
Warnings
No data regarding the Warnings/Precautions of Poldine (Methylsulphate) is available.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to 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
0.171 to 0.714 mg/kg (0.44 (0.4425)) 24 hourly PO — -
Child Dosage
0.2 mg/kg (0.2 (0.2)) 24 hourly Oral — At bed time
Neonatal Dosage
Not used in this age group ( ) —
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Poldine (Methylsulphate) was found.
Storage
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Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.