Medication info

Tiram Injection (Tiropramide Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationInjectionsInjection
Ingredient · strength
Tiropramide Hydrochloride›16.67mg / 1mL
Manufacturer / importer
Shinpoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Injection in a brown ampoule containing a colorless, transparent liquid
Packaging
3 milliliters/ampoule x 50
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200000021 · Notified 2000.04.14 · Insurance code 648503791

Summary

Main use
Relief of abdominal cramps and pain (cholelithiasis, etc.) and acute spasmodic abdominal pain (abdominal colic, etc.)
Who receives it
Adults
Adult administration
Adults: Administer 50mg (3ml) of tiropamide hydrochloride per dose by intramuscular or intravenous injection. A repeat dose may be administered after 1 hour if necessary. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Shinpoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of abdominal cramps and pain (cholelithiasis, etc.) and acute spasmodic abdominal pain (abdominal colic, etc.)

  • Acute spastic abdominal pain
  • biliary colic
  • abdominal pain
  • renal colic
  • ureteral colic
  • abdominal cramps
  • pain
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This medication is used for various conditions associated with acute spastic abdominal pain. For example, it helps relieve pain caused by spasms of the liver and bile ducts, abdominal pain from various causes, and pain occurring in the kidneys or ureters. It is also effective for abdominal cramps and pain resulting from gastrointestinal motility disorders, pain due to cholelithiasis and cholecystitis, and discomfort caused by adhesions that may occur post-surgery. It is used to improve a wide range of abdominal pain and cramping symptoms.

How it is given

Adult administration

Adults: Administer 50mg (3ml) of tiropamide hydrochloride per dose by intramuscular or intravenous injection. A repeat dose may be administered after 1 hour if necessary. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with gastrointestinal obstruction, abnormally distended intestines, or severe liver dysfunction. Patients with allergic reactions to this medication should also not be administered this drug. For patients with glaucoma or benign prostatic hyperplasia, this medication does not act directly as an anticholinergic, but it should be used with caution. When using this medication, side effects such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and constipation may occur, so caution is advised. Additionally, if allergic symptoms such as itching or skin rash occur, use should be discontinued immediately. Patients taking antihypertensive medications should be careful as excessive use of this drug may lower blood pressure too much. For pregnant women, while no significant issues have been found in animal studies, it should only be used under the supervision of a physician when absolutely necessary. When administering intravenously to patients with low blood pressure, it should be injected slowly for safety. Finally, care must be taken when opening this medication's ampoule as glass fragments may be mixed in, especially when used by children or the elderly, to prevent glass from entering.

Side effects

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

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. Additionally, the medication should be stored at room temperature, maintaining a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Injection in a brown ampoule containing a colorless, transparent liquid

Package unit

3 milliliters/ampoule x 50

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