Finesultiamine Injection (Fursultiamine Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

As Fursultiamine, the usual adult dose is 5 to 100 mg per day administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously. Dosage can be adjusted appropriately based on symptoms.

This medication is in a glass ampule for injection, and care should be taken when cutting the ampule to avoid glass fragments. Extra caution is necessary when administering to children and the elderly. It should not be used in patients with allergies to this medication or its components. If there is a history of hypersensitivity to the drug, careful consideration should be taken prior to administration. Serious adverse reactions such as shock may occur infrequently during administration, so patients need to be closely monitored. If symptoms such as low blood pressure, chest pain, or shortness of breath occur, administration should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment sought. Allergic reactions such as rashes may also rarely occur, so administration should be halted if symptoms appear. Other possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, diarrhea, headache, and frequent urination. When administered as an intravenous injection, the drug may cause pain at the injection site; therefore, it should be injected slowly whenever possible. It is important not to reuse leftover solution to prevent bacterial contamination. When opening the ampule, it should be oriented with the marked side facing up and the opposite side gently pressed for a clean cut; the upper part of the ampule should be wiped with alcohol cotton to prevent foreign matter contamination. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and transferring to another container should be avoided to prevent quality deterioration or accidents.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• hypotension
• chest pain
• dyspnea
• rash.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomatitis
• diarrhea
• headache
• frequent urination
• vascular pain.

This medication can be sensitive to light; therefore, it should be stored in a dark container that is protected from light. Additionally, do not store the drug in excessively cold or hot environments; it is better to keep it at normal room temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid in a brown transparent glass ampule for injection.

Package unit

10mL x 50 ampules/box