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Napronyl Injection

Prescription Required
Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

Product introduction

Napronyl Injection belongs to a group of medicines called muscle relaxants. It is used along with general anesthesia or sedatives to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures. It is also used to facilitate emergency airway management in patients in intensive care.

Napronyl Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.

The most common side effects of this medicine include abdominal cramps or pain, nausea,  muscle twitching,  production of saliva, and muscle pain. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Before using it, to make sure it is safe for you, you should let your doctor know if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Napronyl Injection

  • Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery

Benefits of Napronyl Injection

In Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery

Napronyl Injection is used to relax muscles during anesthesia and surgical procedures. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for rigidity, inflammation or swelling. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Napronyl 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 Napronyl

  • Abdominal cramp
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Muscle twitching
  • Excessive salivation
  • Muscle pain

How to use Napronyl Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Napronyl Injection works

Napronyl Injection relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Napronyl Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Napronyl 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Napronyl Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Napronyl Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Napronyl Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Napronyl Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Napronyl Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Napronyl Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Napronyl Injection is given as an injection into a vein under the supervision of a doctor.
  • It makes you feel dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive until you know how Napronyl Injection affects you.
  • Your doctor will monitor your blood pressure regularly as the medicine may lead to high blood pressure.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience skin rash, swelling of face or lips and difficulty breathing.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Others, Depolarizing Agent
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Skeletal muscle relaxant- Peripherally acting

Patient concerns

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Pain in right arm and calf muscle after recovering during bypass surgery Anyone here Please help me
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
When was cabg done
Road accident. Now cured. Is physiotherapy mandatory after removal of POP?? Sir, I met with road accident exactly 63 days ago. Now POP is removed. Still can't walk without walking aid. Doctor told physiotherapy is not required. And not suggested any exercises also for muscle relaxation. Sir, please suggest me , whether I should consult another doctor or exercises not always mandatory
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Physiotherapy is not mandatory Home exercises are needed for all cases
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Country of origin: India

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