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Antrenyl 5mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Antrenyl 5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm. It also relieves pain due to intestinal and stomach ulcers.

Antrenyl 5mg Tablet is taken with or without in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. 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. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are dryness in mouth, excessive thirst, reduced bronchial secretions, increased heart rate, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have liver and kidney disease.

Uses of Antrenyl Tablet

  • Pain due to smooth Muscle spasm

Benefits of Antrenyl Tablet

In Pain due to smooth Muscle spasm

Antrenyl 5mg Tablet effectively relieves smooth muscle pain, stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It relaxes the muscles and improves movement of food. This helps to treat cramps, pain, bloating and discomfort.
Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Antrenyl Tablet

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 Antrenyl

  • Constipation
  • Difficulty in urination
  • Dilatation of pupil
  • Dry skin
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Excessive thirst
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Increased heart rate
  • Loss of accommodation
  • Palpitations
  • Photophobia
  • Reduce bronchial secretion

How to use Antrenyl Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Antrenyl 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Antrenyl Tablet works

Antrenyl 5mg Tablet action is achieved via a dual mechanism: Firstly, a specific anticholinergic effect (antimuscarinic) at the acetylcholine-receptor sites and secondary, a direct effect upon smooth muscle (musculotropic).

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Antrenyl 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Antrenyl 5mg Tablet 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
Antrenyl 5mg Tablet 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 Antrenyl 5mg Tablet 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 Antrenyl 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Antrenyl 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Antrenyl Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Antrenyl 5mg Tablet, 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.\n

All substitutes

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

Quick tips

  • Take it at the same time every day, either with or without food.
  • Do not skip any dose and finish the complete course as suggested by the doctor.
  • Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Antrenyl 5mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Benzene and Substituted Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anticholinergics

Interaction with drugs

Taking Antrenyl with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Life-threatening
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Life-threatening
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Life-threatening
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Serious

Patient concerns

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When doing exercise got ache in the position of scapula L & spine. Take CALPOL T . But now I feel twinge at left arm as if vein is obstructed when I bent and move.
Dr. Rohit Chakor
Orthopaedics
Muscle spasm is the reason. Do Xray to rule out spine problem
Pain in throat ,neck and unable to move neck easily and difficulty in swallowing
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
It can be infection or muscle spasm. Need clinical examination . Consult a ENT specialist
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References

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Country of origin: India

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