Spafast 4mg Injection
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Product introduction
Spafast 4mg Injection is a muscle relaxer. It provides relief from the discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions such as rigidity, tension, stiffness, and muscle spasms.
Spafast 4mg Injection is used to relieve or reduce increased muscle stiffness in various diseases of the brain
Spafast 4mg Injection is used to relieve or reduce increased muscle stiffness in various diseases of the brain
Uses of Spafast Injection
- Muscle relaxation
Benefits of Spafast Injection
In Muscle relaxation
Spafast 4mg Injection is a muscle relaxant that is used to relieve rigidity, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect skeletal muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for such symptoms. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Spafast 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 Spafast
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Sleepiness
- Diarrhea
How to use Spafast 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 Spafast 4mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Spafast 4mg 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Spafast 4mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Spafast 4mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Spafast 4mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Spafast 4mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Spafast Injection?
If you miss a dose of Spafast 4mg Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Spafast 4mg Injection provides relief from rigidity, tension and stiffness in muscles (spasticity) that may occur due to various conditions affecting the nervous system.
- Spafast 4mg Injection may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Spafast 4mg Injection as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenolic Glycosides Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Skeletal muscle relaxant- Centrally acting
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Spafast 4mg Injection
Once A Week
80%
Twice A Day
20%
FAQs
What is Spafast 4mg Injection?
Spafast 4mg Injection is a muscle relaxant which is used in adults and adolescents from 16 years onwards as an add-on treatment for painful muscular contractions. It is to be used for acute conditions related to the spinal column.
Is Spafast 4mg Injection a steroid?
No, Spafast 4mg Injection is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.
Spafast 4mg Injection is derived from which plant?
Spafast 4mg Injection is a semi-synthetic derivative of naturally occurring compound colchicoside from the plant Gloriosa superb.
Is Spafast 4mg Injection safe?
Spafast 4mg Injection is a safe medicine if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. Recently, there have been reports that one of the products formed in the body when taking Spafast 4mg Injection at high doses may cause damage to the some cells which could be a risk factor for cancer, harm to unborn child and impairment of male fertility. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
How does Spafast 4mg Injection works?
Thiocochicoside works by acting on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.
Is Spafast 4mg Injection addictive?
No, Spafast 4mg Injection is not known to have any addiction potential.
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- Drugs.com. Thiocolchicoside. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Thiocolchicoside. 17 Jan. 2014. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details
Name: Delcure Life Sciences
Address: Kerom 3rd Floor Plot No A112, Near State Bank of India Road No 22, Wagle Industrial Estate Thane (W) Pin: 400604
Country of origin: India
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