Pitofenone

Information about Pitofenone

Pitofenone uses

Pitofenone is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm.

How pitofenone works

Pitofenone hydrochloride belongs to the class of drugs called as antispasmodics. It works by suppressing muscle spasms thereby relaxing the muscles.

Common side effects of pitofenone

Slow heart rate, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Photophobia, Dilatation of pupil, Palpitations, Dryness in mouth, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Increased heart rate, Constipation, Difficulty in urination, Dry skin, Excessive thirst, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Decreased white blood cell count, Loss of accommodation, Reduce bronchial secretion

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Expert advice for Pitofenone

Exercise caution while using pitofenone hydrochloride in infants, small children or if you are suffering from abnormal formation of blood (dyshaematopoiesis) or with unstable circulatory conditions, as in the presence of these conditions, dose should be given under medical supervision.
Take extreme care while using pitofenone hydrochloride in patients suffering from bronchial asthma or chronic respiratory infections and patients with a history of allergic reactions to painkiller medications as such patients may develop shock (analgesic intolerance).
Do not consume alcohol when on treatment with pitofenone hydrochloride, as it may worsen its side effects.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to pitofenone hydrochloride and any of its ingredients.
Do not take if suffering from kidney porphyria (disturbance of metabolism that can be seen as disorders of the skin or other organs), glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency present at birth, tachyarrythmias (exceeding heart rate), narrow-angle glaucoma (a condition where colored portion of the eye is pushed or pulled forward).