Lycolate 0.2mg Injection
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Product introduction
Lycolate 0.2mg Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It is used before or even during an operation to reduce secretions and it even reverses the unwanted effects of certain medicines used during surgery (muscle relaxants). It also helps to treat peptic ulcers when oral medication is not tolerated.
Lycolate 0.2mg Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision, photophobia, dilation of the pupil, cycloplegia, increased heart rate, increased eye pressure, tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitation, and reduced sweating. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Lycolate 0.2mg Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision, photophobia, dilation of the pupil, cycloplegia, increased heart rate, increased eye pressure, tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitation, and reduced sweating. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Uses of Lycolate Injection
- General Anaesthesia
- Allergic conditions
- Peptic ulcer disease
Benefits of Lycolate Injection
In General Anaesthesia
Lycolate 0.2mg Injection is used before and during surgery to reduce secretions of the mouth, throat, or stomach, such as saliva, stomach acid, or to prevent problems related to heart rhythm during anesthesia, intubation, or surgery. It also helps decrease the unwanted effects that may be caused by certain medicines like, neostigmine, pyridostigmine, etc. It is given by a specialist doctor called an anesthetist in a hospital setup.
In Peptic ulcer disease
Peptic ulcer disease is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Lycolate 0.2mg Injection reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer.
Side effects of Lycolate Injection
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 Lycolate
- Urinary retention
- Blurred vision
- Dilatation of pupil
- Cycloplegia (paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye)
- Ocular hyperemia
- Slow heart rate
- Palpitations
- Reduced sweating
- Increased heart rate
- Increased intraocular pressure
How to use Lycolate Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Lycolate Injection works
Lycolate 0.2mg Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) in the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lycolate 0.2mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lycolate 0.2mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lycolate 0.2mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Long-term use of Lycolate 0.2mg Injection might reduce milk production.
Long-term use of Lycolate 0.2mg Injection might reduce milk production.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lycolate 0.2mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Lycolate 0.2mg Injection may affect vision and coordination. This may affect your driving ability.
Lycolate 0.2mg Injection may affect vision and coordination. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lycolate 0.2mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lycolate 0.2mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Lycolate 0.2mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Lycolate 0.2mg Injection is used before an operation, to reduce saliva and other secretions and to make the stomach contents less acidic.
- It may also be used to reduce side effects of muscle-relaxing drugs and to prevent of slowing of heart beat during surgery.
- It is given as an injection into a muscle or into a vein.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Lycolate 0.2mg Injection may cause dizziness and blurred vision.
- You have been prescribed Lycolate 0.2mg Injection to reduce excessive drooling or salivation.
- Take it at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
- It may cause constipation. Eat adequate fiber in your diet and drink plenty of water.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Lycolate 0.2mg Injection may cause dizziness and blurred vision.
- It may make you sweat less. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat such as exercise.
- Inform your doctor if you develop nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea that does not go away.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Synthetic Quaternary Ammonium
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anticholinergics- Anaesthetics
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Lycolate 0.2mg Injection a narcotic?
No, Lycolate 0.2mg Injection is not a narcotic.
Does Lycolate 0.2mg Injection cause tachycardia?
Yes, Lycolate 0.2mg Injection has its action on the heart which increases the heart rate (tachycardia). This property of the medication is utilized during surgery to prevent the fall of heart rate due to various other supplemental anesthetic medications.
Can Lycolate 0.2mg Injection cause constipation?
Yes, Lycolate 0.2mg Injection can cause constipation because of its action on the intestine. It decreases the intestinal secretions and also decreases the gut motility which can result in constipation.
Does Lycolate 0.2mg Injection increase blood pressure?
Yes, Lycolate 0.2mg Injection can sometimes lead to an increase in blood pressure. There are evidences where it has led to increased blood pressure. Therefore, when injected into a patient during a surgery, the heart rate and blood pressure are continuously monitored.
I am on antidepressants currently. Can I take Lycolate 0.2mg Injection?
Some classes of antidepressant medicines can worsen the side effects of Lycolate 0.2mg Injection and cause uneasiness for the patient. These antidepressant medicines may include tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline or imipramine), phenelzine, tranylcypromine, clozapine, etc. Therefore, do inform your doctor about your previous illness and the medicines you are taking before you take this medication. Your doctor may make the necessary adjustments.
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Country of origin: India
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Lycolate 0.2mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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