Tyropha Injection (Typropamide Hydrochloride)

Adult administration

Adults: Inject 50㎎ (3㎖) of tiropramide hydrochloride intramuscularly or intravenously per dose. The dose may be repeated after 1 hour if needed. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients with narrowed gastrointestinal tracts, as it may worsen the condition due to obstruction. Additionally, it should not be administered to patients with abnormally distended megacolon or those with dysfunctional bowel. Patients with an allergic reaction to this medication should also avoid its use. It is not safe to administer this drug to patients with severe liver failure. Although this drug does not have anticholinergic effects, it should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma or prostate hyperplasia. Patients with these conditions may experience worsened symptoms from the medication, so it should be administered carefully under a doctor's supervision. Using this medication may lead to symptoms such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or constipation. Additionally, if any allergic reactions, such as itching or red spots on the skin, occur, use should be halted immediately. Caution is necessary for patients taking antihypertensive medications, as excessive use of this drug may lead to excessively low blood pressure. For pregnant women, while no significant issues have been found in animal studies, it should be used restrictively under medical supervision only when necessary. When administered intravenously, it should be injected slowly in patients with low blood pressure. When opening the ampoule, there is a risk of glass fragments entering, so care should be taken, especially when using it for children or the elderly, to avoid contamination with glass.

• dry mouth
• nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• itching
• rash

This medication should be stored in a sealed container that blocks light, at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This ensures that the efficacy of the medication is well maintained and prevents degradation.

Appearance

This medication is a colorless transparent viscous liquid in a brown ampoule for injection.

Package unit

Ampoule - 3 milliliters/ampoule [x50EA]