Mephnor Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Mephnor Injection is used to raise blood pressure in hypotensive (low blood pressure) states, such as following spinal anesthesia. It increases the blood pressure rapidly by increasing the pumping capacity of the heart and narrowing blood vessels of the heart.
Mephnor Injection is used in the treatment of heart block, cardiac arrest, shock and heart failure
Mephnor Injection is used in the treatment of heart block, cardiac arrest, shock and heart failure
Uses of Mephnor Injection
Benefits of Mephnor Injection
In Decreased blood pressure
Mephnor Injection is used to normalise decreased blood pressure (hypotension) which may occur due to administration of anesthesia in the spine during an operation. This medicine helps to bring back the blood pressure within normal range and therefore prevents any sudden fall or even serious complications that might have otherwise followed due to low blood pressure.
Side effects of Mephnor 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 Mephnor
- Systemic hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Anxiety
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- CNS stimulation
How to use Mephnor Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mephnor Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mephnor 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
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Information regarding the use of Mephnor Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Mephnor Injection 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 Mephnor Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mephnor Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- It is usually given as a slow injection into your veins by a doctor or healthcare professional.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken medication to treat severe depression.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amphetamines Derivatives
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Sympathomimetics agonist
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- Westfall TC, WestfallIn DP. Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 295.
- Drugs.com. Mephentermine Drug Interactions. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Celon Laboratories Ltd
Address: Plot No 264, Patrika Nagar Madhapur, Hitech City Hyderabad, Telangana India - 500081
Country of origin: India
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