Muscoril Injection Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Thiocolchicoside
Used For
Muscle Spasms
How it works
Thiocolchicoside has a selective and potent af?nity for g-aminobutyric acid A (GABA-A) receptors and acts on muscular contractures by activating the GABA inhibitory pathways thereby behaving as a potent muscle relaxant .
Muscoril Injection Usage And Safety
Dosage
Thiocolchicoside
Side Effects
Generally the drugs is well-tolerated. In rare cases diarrhea, gastric pain and heartburn may occur. In very rare cases, drowsiness may also occur infrequent cases of skin rash or erythema have been reported.
Drug Interactions
Taking Thiocolchicoside with other drugs which acting muscle relaxants on the musculoskeletal system are not recommended because they may enhance the effect of another .
Indication
As an adjuvant treatment in painful spasm associated with degenerative vertebral disorders and vertebral static problem, torticollis, dorsal pain, low back pain, traumatological and neurological disorders.
When not to Use
Hypersensitivity to thiocolchicoside or one of its excipients; pregnancy and lactation; in women of child bearing potential not using effective contraceptive.
Muscoril Injection Precautions
Precaution
Cases of syncope vasovagal have been observed and therefore the patient should be monitored after the injection .
Muscoril Injection Warnings
Warning 1
In preclinical studies, one of thiocolchicoside metabolites induced aneuploidy at concentrations close to human exposure observed at doses 8 mg twice daily. Aneuploidy is reported as a risk factor for teratogenicity, embryofoetotoxicity/spontaneous abortion, cancer, and impaired male fertility. As a precautionary measure, use of the product at doses exceeding the recommended dose or long term use should be avoided.
Warning 2
Postmarketing cases of cytolytic and cholestatic hepatitis have been reported. Severe cases in patients concomitantly taking NSAIDs or paracetamol. Patients should be advised to stop treatment and report any sign of liver toxicity.
Warning 3
Thiocolchicoside may precipitate seizures, especially in patients with epilepsy or those at risk for seizures. Patients should be carefully informed about the potential risk of a possible pregnancy and about effective contraceptive measures to be followed.
Muscoril Injection Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
