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Aldopam 500mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Aldopam 500mg Injection is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of poisoning caused by pesticides and chemicals that contain organophosphates. It is used in the cases where respiratory depression occurs as a result of muscle weakness due to poisoning.
Aldopam 500mg Injection is administered in a medical emergency situation thus aim should be to seek treatment of poisoning without waiting for the results of laboratory tests. This injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Moreover, it is important to consult your doctor if you have abnormal heartbeat, difficulty or trouble with breathing, increased muscle weakness, or severe tiredness after receiving this medicine.
There can be some side effects like nausea, muscle weakness, headache, double vision, and blurred vision. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you will better. This medicine may also increase your blood pressure, so it is better to consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Aldopam 500mg Injection is administered in a medical emergency situation thus aim should be to seek treatment of poisoning without waiting for the results of laboratory tests. This injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Moreover, it is important to consult your doctor if you have abnormal heartbeat, difficulty or trouble with breathing, increased muscle weakness, or severe tiredness after receiving this medicine.
There can be some side effects like nausea, muscle weakness, headache, double vision, and blurred vision. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you will better. This medicine may also increase your blood pressure, so it is better to consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Uses of Aldopam Injection
- Organophosphate poisoning
Benefits of Aldopam Injection
In Organophosphate poisoning
Organophosphates are used as insecticides or medications. Symptoms of organophosphate poisoning include increased saliva and tear production, diarrhea, vomiting, small pupils, sweating, muscle tremors, and confusion. Aldopam 500mg Injection helps to undo the effects of organophosphate poisoning and to restore normal life functions. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse.
Side effects of Aldopam 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 Aldopam
- Accomodation disorder
- Dizziness
- Double vision
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- High blood pressure
- Increased heart rate
- Muscle weakness
- Nausea
How to use Aldopam Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Aldopam Injection works
Aldopam 500mg Injection reactivates the enzymes blocked by many pesticides (organophosphates). It is an antidote used in the poisoning of these pesticides.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aldopam 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aldopam 500mg 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
CAUTION
Aldopam 500mg Injection 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 her body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Aldopam 500mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Aldopam 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aldopam 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Aldopam 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Aldopam Injection?
If you miss a dose of Aldopam 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Aldopam 500mg Injection is given as an injection into veins, muscles or under the skin by a doctor only.
- Your doctor will monitor you closely for a period of 72 hours after giving the medicine.
- Your doctor will closely monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate and oxygen level during the treatment.
- It may cause temporary blurring of your vision. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
N-Methylpyridinium Compounds
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTHERS
Action Class
Cholinesterase regenerator
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Aldopam Injection for?
Organophospha*
100%
*Organophosphate poisoning
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
83%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Aldopam 500mg Injection?
Muscle weakne*
100%
*Muscle weakness
How do you take Aldopam Injection?
With food
100%
Please rate Aldopam 500mg Injection on price
Not Expensive
50%
Average
50%
FAQs
Q. How does Aldopam 500mg Injection work?
Aldopam 500mg Injection works by reactivating the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which has been inactivated by pesticides or certain drugs, and breaks down the excess acetylcholine resulting from poisoning. Thus, it helps in reversing muscle weakness or respiratory depression caused by poisoning or drug over dosing.
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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
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1139-40.
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: July, 2024
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Aldopam 500mg 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.
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: July, 2024
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Aldopam 500mg 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]Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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