Piropolemin (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. The dose may be adjusted appropriately depending on symptoms.

As this medication is a glass ampoule preparation, care should be taken when opening the ampoule as glass fragments may mix in. Special caution should be exercised when used in children or elderly individuals. This medication should not be used by those who have had an allergic reaction to this drug or any of its components. Individuals with a history of drug allergies should use it with caution. Although rare, serious shock reactions may occur when using this drug, so if symptoms such as low blood pressure, chest pain, or difficulty breathing occur, administration should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment should be sought. Additionally, allergic reactions such as skin rashes may occasionally occur, and use should be stopped if such symptoms arise. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, glossitis, and occasionally diarrhea. Occasionally, symptoms such as headache or frequent urination may occur. When administering the injection intravenously, pain may occur in the blood vessel, so it is advisable to inject slowly. To prevent bacterial contamination of the injection solution, any unused residue should be discarded. When opening the ampoule, hold the marked side upwards and apply gentle pressure downwards to cut it. Clean the upper part of the ampoule with alcohol cotton to prevent the entry of foreign substances. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and caution should be taken as transferring it to another container may change its quality or cause accidents.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• low blood pressure
• chest pain
• difficulty breathing.

Mild side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions such as nausea, vomiting, glossitis, diarrhea, headache, frequent urination, vascular pain, and rash.

This medication is sensitive to light; therefore, it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, to maintain the drug's efficacy, it is important to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid contained in a brown transparent glass ampoule.

Package unit

10 ampoules/box [(10 mL/ampoule x 10)], 50 ampoules/box [(10 mL/ampoule x 50)]