Pachycarpini hydroiodidum (Pachycarpini hydroiodide)

Name:Pachycarpine hydroiodide (Pachycarpini hydroiodidum)

Indications for use:
Spasms (sharp narrowing of the lumen) of peripheral vessels, ganglioliths (inflammation of nerve nodes), myopathy (muscle disease), to stimulate labor and in the postpartum period to reduce bleeding. In the last time, it is not often used to stimulate labor.

Pharmacological action:
Ganglioblokator; increases the tone and enhances the contraction of the muscles of the uterus. One of the important features of pachycarpine is its ability to increase the tone and increase the contraction of the muscles of the uterus. In this regard, pachycarpine was relatively widely used to enhance labor activity with weakness of labor pains and early discharge of water, as well as with weakness of attempts. The drug, unlike pituitrin, does not cause an increase in blood pressure and can be prescribed to women in labor suffering from hypertension (persistent rise in blood pressure).

Pachycarpini hydroiodidum (Pachycarpina hydroiodide) method of administration and dosage:
Assign inside (before meals), subcutaneously and intramuscularly. With obliterating endarteritis (inflammation of the inner lining of the arteries of the extremities with a decrease in their lumen), give inside 0.05-0.1 g 2-3 times every day. Treatment is carried out for 3-6 weeks. After 2-3 months. the course of treatment with an exacerbation of the process can be repeated. With ganglioliths, it is prescribed orally at 0.05-0.1 g 2 times every day for 10-15 days. With myopathy, 0.1 g is administered orally 2 times every day for 40-50 days. The course of treatment is repeated 2-3 times in 1-2-3 months.
To stimulate labor, subcutaneously or intramuscularly 2-4 ml of a 3% solution.
Higher doses for adults: inside single – 0.2 g, daily – 0.6 g; under the skin one-time – 0.15 g, daily – 0.45 g.

Pachycarpini hydroiodidum (Pachycarpine hydroiodide) contraindications:
Hypotension (low blood pressure), severe atherosclerosis, angina pectoris, liver and kidney disease, pregnancy.

Pachycarpini hydroiodidum (Pachycarpini hydroiodide) side effects:
Same as when using benzohexonium. In case of overdose, it can cause toxic effects up to severe poisoning.

Release form:
Tablets of 0.1 g in a pack of 10 pcs.; 3% solution in 2 ml ampoules.

Synonyms:
Spertein hydroiodide, Pachycarpine hydroiodide.

Storage conditions:
List B. In a dry, dark place.

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