Doxinate Tablet 30s

Side Effects of Doxinate Tablet 30s

Acute dystonic reactions and long-lasting impaired consciousness in child. CNS depression including slight drowsiness to deep sleep, lassitude, dizziness, incoordination. Headache, psychomotor impairment and antimuscarinic effects. Rarely rashes and hypersensitivity reactions, blood disorders, convulsions, sweating, myalgia, extrapyramidal effects, tremor, confusion, tinnitus, hypotension, hair loss. Severe peripheral neuropathies with long-term admin of large doses of pyridoxine.

Drug Interactions

Doxylamine enhances effects of CNS depressants eg alcohol, barbiturates, hypnotics, opioid analgesics, anxiolytic sedatives and antipsychotics. Atropine, tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), MAOIs. It can mask signs of ototoxicity caused by aminoglycosides. INH, penicillamine and OC require greater pyridoxine dose. Pyridoxine reduces the effects of levodopa, phenobarb and phenytoin.

Contraindications

Severe liver disease; avoid alcohol; premature infants or full-term neonates.

Mechanism of Action

Doxylamine is an antihistamine derived from monoethanolamine possessing antimuscarinic and pronounced sedative effects. Pyridoxine is a precursor of pyridoxal, which functions in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It is essential in Hb formation and GABA synthesis within the CNS. It also aids in the release of glycogen stored in the liver and muscles.

Special Precautions

May impair ability to drive and operate machinery. Angle-closure glaucoma, urinary retention, prostatic hypertrophy or pyloroduodenal obstruction; epilepsy; hepatic impairment, elderly. Lactation.

How to Use

Take orally with food and water, as directed by your physician.

How to Store

Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.

Safety Concerns

• Alcohol: Avoid during treatment.
• Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
• Pregnancy: Contraindicated.
• Liver/Kidney: Use with caution.

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