Pumarin 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. The dose may be adjusted appropriately based on symptoms.

This medication is in the form of a glass ampule, so care should be taken when opening it as glass shards may mix in. Special caution is required when administering it to children and the elderly. Individuals with a known allergy to this medication or its components should not use it. Caution is advised when administering it to patients with a history of drug allergic reactions. Rarely, severe allergic reactions like shock may occur, so if symptoms such as hypotension, chest pain, or difficulty breathing appear, administration should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment should be sought. Skin reactions such as rashes may also occur, and if these symptoms appear, use of the medication should be discontinued. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, glossitis, and occasionally diarrhea. Symptoms like headache or frequent urination may also occur. When administering via intravenous injection, pain in the veins may occur, so it is advisable to administer slowly. When using the injection solution, leftover medication should not be reused to prevent bacterial contamination. When cutting the ampule, ensure that the marked side is facing up and gently press down to make a clean cut, and wipe the area around the ampule with alcohol cotton to prevent foreign substances from entering. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers should be avoided to prevent accidents or degradation of quality.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• hypotension
• chest pain
• difficulty breathing.

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a dark container that does not allow light in. Additionally, to maintain the efficacy of the medication, it is important to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid in a transparent brown glass ampule.

Package unit

50 ampules/box [(10 milliliters/ampule) x 50]