Actimin Injection (Fursultiamine Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

As fursultiamine, it is usually injected subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously at a dose of 5 to 100 mg per day for adults. Adjustments can be made according to the symptoms.

This medication is in a glass ampule form, and when opening the injection container, glass pieces may fall into the medication, which can cause adverse reactions. Therefore, extreme caution must be exercised when opening the ampule. Extra caution is also necessary when administering to children and the elderly. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its components should not use it. Patients with a history of drug allergies should be cautious when using this medication. Although rare, serious adverse reactions such as shock can occur when using this medication; therefore, if symptoms such as a sudden drop in blood pressure, chest pain, or shortness of breath occur, administration should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment should be sought. Additionally, if allergic symptoms such as rashes appear, the use of the medication should be stopped. Gastrointestinal symptoms may rarely include nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, and occasional diarrhea. Headaches or frequent urination have also been reported occasionally. To reduce vascular pain during injection, it should be administered as slowly as possible. When using the injection solution, it is safe not to reuse any leftover medication to prevent bacterial contamination. When opening the ampule, position the marked part facing up and carefully apply force to the opposite end to cut it, and clean the upper part of the ampule with alcohol cotton to prevent foreign substance contamination. This medication should be stored in a secure place out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container could lead to accidents or degradation of the medication’s quality, so it must be stored in its original container.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• hypotension
• chest pain
• dyspnea

Mild side effects

• Rash
• nausea
• vomiting
• stomatitis
• diarrhea
• headache
• frequent urination

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that can block light, at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication’s efficacy and safety.

Appearance

A brown ampule containing a colorless or pale yellow liquid

Package unit

10 ampules/box [(10 milliliters/ampule × 10)]