Swiss Nac 200mg Injection
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Product introduction
Swiss Nac 200mg Injection is an antidote medication. It is used in the treatment of paracetamol overdose (when you may have taken too much paracetamol medicine). It protects your liver and helps to reduce the extent of the injury.
Swiss Nac 200mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. It must be injected within 8 hours of paracetamol overdose. It can be given up to 24 hours, but medicine effective slow down when given after 24 hours of dosage overdose. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Always follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, urticaria, flushing, and itching. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from asthma, as close monitoring is required while taking this medicine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Swiss Nac 200mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. It must be injected within 8 hours of paracetamol overdose. It can be given up to 24 hours, but medicine effective slow down when given after 24 hours of dosage overdose. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Always follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, urticaria, flushing, and itching. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from asthma, as close monitoring is required while taking this medicine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Swiss Injection
- Treatment of Paracetamol toxicity
Benefits of Swiss Injection
In Treatment of Paracetamol toxicity
Swiss Nac 200mg Injection is an antidote medicine that prevents serious side effects if a person has taken more than the normal or recommended amount of a medicine called paracetamol which leads to an overdose. Initially, there may be mild gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, irritability, etc. But, if left untreated, paracetamol overdose may cause serious liver damage, which may even lead to liver failure. Rarely, an excessive overdose may lead to a coma. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit from this medication.
Side effects of Swiss 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 Swiss
- Rash
- Red spots or bumps
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Itching
How to use Swiss Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Swiss Injection works
Swiss Nac 200mg Injection is an antidote for paracetamol poisoning. It works by increasing the level of glutathione, an antioxidant that neutralises the toxic products of paracetamol.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Swiss Nac 200mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Swiss Nac 200mg 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
Swiss Nac 200mg 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
SAFE
Swiss Nac 200mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Swiss Nac 200mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Swiss Nac 200mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Swiss Nac 200mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Swiss Nac 200mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Swiss Injection?
If you miss a dose of Swiss Nac 200mg Injection, 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.
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Quick tips
- Swiss Nac 200mg Injection is used for the treatment of paracetamol overdose (when you may have taken too much paracetamol).
- It protects the liver from damage by the high levels of paracetamol.
- It is very effective when given during the first 8 hours following paracetamol overdose. The effectiveness is reduced with time but it can still help when given within 24 hours.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
N-Acylated Alpha Amino Acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTHERS
Action Class
Acetylcysteine -Mucolytic
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Swiss Nac 200mg Injection good for liver?
Yes, Swiss Nac 200mg Injection is good for the liver. It improves liver function and activity in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It also prevents liver from toxic agents which can damage the liver. Additionally, it also prevents liver from damage in cases of drug overdose like paracetamol, etc.
Does Swiss Nac 200mg Injection affect blood pressure?
Yes, Swiss Nac 200mg Injection by acting through various mechanism prevents the rise of blood pressure and maintains the normal functioning of the body. There are reports which show that Swiss Nac 200mg Injection can prevent damage to the inner lining of the blood vessels of the body, which will maintain the elasticity and vitality of the blood vessels. It also increases the antioxidants levels in the body hence preventing the body from oxidative damage.
Does Swiss Nac 200mg Injection help anxiety?
There is no concrete evidence that Swiss Nac 200mg Injection can be used alone in the treatment of anxiety disorder. However, in some reports, it is shown that Swiss Nac 200mg Injection provides benefit by acting as an antioxidant. This property prove to be beneficial in psychiatric and neurological conditions when added to the normal treatment of the particular disorder. Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. Contact the doctor for any query if you feel anxious.
Is Swiss Nac 200mg Injection good for kidneys?
Yes, Swiss Nac 200mg Injection is beneficial when used in patients with impaired kidney functions. It is also used to prevent or minimize the damage caused by the use of contrast during investigations like CT scan or other body scans.
Does Swiss Nac 200mg Injection need to be refrigerated?
Unopened vials of Swiss Nac 200mg Injection should be stored at room temperature. Once the medicine is opened and diluted it should be used within 3 hours as per the directions of the physician. It should not be stored above 25ºC. Once opened, the vials should be stored in refrigeration and if unused then should be discarded after 96 hours.
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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
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Name: Swastik Life Sciences
Address: Plot no. 295, Industrial Area, phase-2, Panchkula (HR)
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Swiss Nac 200mg 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.
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 Swiss Nac 200mg 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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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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