Mephentine 15mg Injection
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Product introduction
Mephentine 15mg Injection is used to raise blood pressure in hypotensive (low blood pressure) states, such as following spinal anesthesia. It increases the blood pressure rapidly by increasing the pumping capacity of the heart and narrowing blood vessels of the heart.
Mephentine 15mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood pressure while your taking this medicine.
It may cause side effects like high blood pressure, anxiety and insomnia (difficulty in sleeping). This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, liver, heart or kidney disease. Also let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.
Mephentine 15mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood pressure while your taking this medicine.
It may cause side effects like high blood pressure, anxiety and insomnia (difficulty in sleeping). This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, liver, heart or kidney disease. Also let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.
Uses of Mephentine Injection
Benefits of Mephentine Injection
In Decreased blood pressure
Mephentine 15mg Injection is used to normalise decreased blood pressure (hypotension) which may occur due to administration of anesthesia in the spine during an operation. This medicine helps to bring back the blood pressure within normal range and therefore prevents any sudden fall or even serious complications that might have otherwise followed due to low blood pressure.
Side effects of Mephentine 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 Mephentine
- Systemic hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Anxiety
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- CNS stimulation
How to use Mephentine Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Mephentine Injection works
Mephentine 15mg Injection is a sympathomimetic medicine. It helps to release a chemical messenger (adrenaline), which compresses the blood vessels. It also promotes the heart’s contractile ability to pump more blood. Hence, it works to increase your blood pressure.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mephentine 15mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mephentine 15mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Mephentine 15mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Mephentine 15mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mephentine 15mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mephentine 15mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Mephentine Injection?
If you miss a dose of Mephentine 15mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick tips
- It is usually given as a slow injection into your veins by a doctor or healthcare professional.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken medication to treat severe depression.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amphetamines Derivatives
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Sympathomimetics agonist
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Mephentine Injection for?
Decreased blo*
100%
*Decreased blood pressure
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
What were the side-effects while using Mephentine 15mg Injection?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Westfall TC, WestfallIn DP. Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 295.
- Drugs.com. Mephentermine Drug Interactions. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Pfizer Ltd
Address: The Capital, 1802, 18th Floor , Plot No. C-70, ‘G’ Block , Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East , Mumbai – 400051.
Country of origin: India
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