Varcolate Injection
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Product introduction
Varcolate Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It is used before or even during an operation to reduce secretions and it even reverses the unwanted effects of certain medicines used during surgery (muscle relaxants). It also helps to treat peptic ulcers when oral medication is not tolerated.
Varcolate Injection is used to protect against the unwanted effects of some muscle relaxing drugs, before a surgery to reduce saliva secretion and prevent or reduce slow heart beats during surgery
Varcolate Injection is used to protect against the unwanted effects of some muscle relaxing drugs, before a surgery to reduce saliva secretion and prevent or reduce slow heart beats during surgery
Uses of Varcolate Injection
- General Anaesthesia
- Peptic ulcer disease
Benefits of Varcolate Injection
In General Anaesthesia
Varcolate Injection is used before and during surgery to reduce secretions of the mouth, throat, or stomach, such as saliva, stomach acid, or to prevent problems related to heart rhythm during anesthesia, intubation, or surgery. It also helps decrease the unwanted effects that may be caused by certain medicines like, neostigmine, pyridostigmine, etc. It is given by a specialist doctor called an anesthetist in a hospital setup.
In Peptic ulcer disease
Peptic ulcer disease is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Varcolate Injection reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer.
Side effects of Varcolate 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 Varcolate
- Urinary retention
- Blurred vision
- Dilatation of pupil
- Cycloplegia (paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye)
- Ocular hyperemia
- Slow heart rate
- Palpitations
- Reduced sweating
- Increased heart rate
- Increased intraocular pressure
How to use Varcolate Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Varcolate Injection works
This helps dry up secretions (saliva, stomach acid etc.) from glands before surgery, increases a low heart rate and reverses the unwanted effects of certain medicines used during surgery (muscle relaxants and anaesthetics). By lowering stomach acid content, it also helps treat peptic ulcers.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Varcolate Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Varcolate Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Varcolate Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Long-term use of Varcolate Injection might reduce milk production.
Long-term use of Varcolate Injection might reduce milk production.
Driving
UNSAFE
Varcolate Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Varcolate Injection may affect vision and coordination. This may affect your driving ability.
Varcolate Injection may affect vision and coordination. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Varcolate Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Varcolate Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Varcolate Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Varcolate Injection is used before an operation, to reduce saliva and other secretions and to make the stomach contents less acidic.
- It may also be used to reduce side effects of muscle-relaxing drugs and to prevent of slowing of heart beat during surgery.
- It is given as an injection into a muscle or into a vein.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Varcolate Injection may cause dizziness and blurred vision.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Synthetic Quaternary Ammonium
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anticholinergic - Anaesthesia
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Varcolate Injection a narcotic?
No, Varcolate Injection is not a narcotic.
Does Varcolate Injection cause tachycardia?
Yes, Varcolate Injection has its action on the heart which increases the heart rate (tachycardia). This property of the medication is utilized during surgery to prevent the fall of heart rate due to various other supplemental anesthetic medications.
Can Varcolate Injection cause constipation?
Yes, Varcolate Injection can cause constipation because of its action on the intestine. It decreases the intestinal secretions and also decreases the gut motility which can result in constipation.
Does Varcolate Injection increase blood pressure?
Yes, Varcolate Injection can sometimes lead to an increase in blood pressure. There are evidences where it has led to increased blood pressure. Therefore, when injected into a patient during a surgery, the heart rate and blood pressure are continuously monitored.
I am on antidepressants currently. Can I take Varcolate Injection?
Some classes of antidepressant medicines can worsen the side effects of Varcolate Injection and cause uneasiness for the patient. These antidepressant medicines may include tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline or imipramine), phenelzine, tranylcypromine, clozapine, etc. Therefore, do inform your doctor about your previous illness and the medicines you are taking before you take this medication. Your doctor may make the necessary adjustments.
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Country of origin: India
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