Eperizen Tablet (Eperison Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As Eperison Hydrochloride, 50 mg orally three times a day after meals. Adjust dosages as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals who are allergic to this medication or who have severe muscle weakness should not take it. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with a genetic inability to digest lactose should also avoid taking it. Patients who have experienced allergic reactions to medications or who have poor liver function should be particularly cautious when using this medication, as liver function may worsen. While taking this medication, rare shock reactions may occur, so symptoms should be closely monitored; if any abnormal symptoms appear, it is essential to stop taking the medication immediately and seek appropriate treatment. Regular checks are necessary, as liver enzymes may rise or kidney function may be impaired. Hypersensitivity reactions such as anemia, skin rashes, and itching may also occur. Symptoms such as drowsiness, headaches, numbness in hands and feet, and stiffness in the body may arise, necessitating caution. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, and abdominal pain, while urinary symptoms may involve difficulty urinating or a feeling of incomplete urination. Systemically, there may be fatigue, dizziness, and reduced muscle tension, and rarely, flushing of the face or excessive sweating may occur. Severe skin reactions, such as fever, rash, blisters, conjunctival injection, and stomatitis, may occur, requiring immediate cessation of use and a visit to a hospital if these symptoms appear. If weakness, staggering, or drowsiness occurs during use, it is advisable to reduce or discontinue the dosage. This medication can cause drowsiness or decreased concentration, so caution is advised when driving or operating dangerous machinery. Using this medication with other muscle relaxants can cause visual disturbances, so it is safer to avoid such combinations. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of using this medication, and nursing mothers should, if possible, avoid taking it or stop breastfeeding during its use. The safety in children has not been sufficiently established, so use should be approached with caution. Elderly patients may have decreased bodily functions, requiring special attention, such as dose adjustments.

Serious side effects

Shock, anaphylaxis, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and mucocutaneous-ocular syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), liver dysfunction including elevation of ALT, AST, ALP, kidney dysfunction including proteinuria, elevation of BUN, anemia, edema.

Mild side effects

• Occasionally
• rashes
• itching
• insomnia
• drowsiness
• headaches
• body rigidity
• limb tremors
• nausea
• vomiting

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture exposure and should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle