Antrenyl 5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm. It also relieves pain due to intestinal and stomach ulcers.

Antrenyl 5mg Tablet is taken with or without in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are dryness in mouth, excessive thirst, reduced bronchial secretions, increased heart rate, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have liver and kidney disease.

Uses of Antrenyl Tablet

Pain due to smooth Muscle spasm

Benefits of Antrenyl Tablet

In Pain due to smooth Muscle spasm

Antrenyl 5mg Tablet effectively relieves smooth muscle pain, stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It relaxes the muscles and improves movement of food. This helps to treat cramps, pain, bloating and discomfort.
Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Antrenyl Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Antrenyl

Constipation
Difficulty in urination
Dilatation of pupil
Dry skin
Dryness in mouth
Excessive thirst
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Increased heart rate
Loss of accommodation
Palpitations
Photophobia
Reduce bronchial secretion

How to use Antrenyl Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Antrenyl 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Antrenyl Tablet works

Antrenyl 5mg Tablet action is achieved via a dual mechanism: Firstly, a specific anticholinergic effect (antimuscarinic) at the acetylcholine-receptor sites and secondary, a direct effect upon smooth muscle (musculotropic).

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Antrenyl 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Antrenyl 5mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Antrenyl 5mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Antrenyl 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Antrenyl 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Antrenyl 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

What if you forget to take Antrenyl Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Antrenyl 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Take it at the same time every day, either with or without food.
Do not skip any dose and finish the complete course as suggested by the doctor.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Antrenyl 5mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzene and substituted derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Anticholinergics

Patient concerns

When doing exercise got ache in the position of scapula L & spine. Take CALPOL T . But now I feel twinge at left arm as if vein is obstructed when I bent and move.

Dr. Rohit Chakor

Orthopaedics

Muscle spasm is the reason. Do Xray to rule out spine problem

Pain in throat ,neck and unable to move neck easily and difficulty in swallowing

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

It can be infection or muscle spasm. Need clinical examination . Consult a ENT specialist

User feedback

Patients taking Antrenyl 5mg Tablet

Twice A Day

40%

Once A Day

40%

Thrice A Day

20%

What are you using Antrenyl Tablet for?

Others

80%

Pain due to s*

20%

*Pain due to smooth muscle spasm

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Antrenyl 5mg Tablet?

Excessive thi*

50%

Dryness in mo*

50%

*Excessive thirst, Dryness in mouth

How do you take Antrenyl Tablet?

Empty stomach

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