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Hyundai Eperisone Hydrochloride Tablets

Hyundai Eperisone Hydrochloride Tablets

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Ingredient · strength
Eperisone Hydrochloride›50mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
현대약품(주)
Appearance
White round film-coated tablets
Packaging
Tablets/Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Tablets/Bottle - 100 tablets/bottle, Tablets/Bottle - 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201603052 · Approved 2016.05.30 · Insurance code 642003870

Summary

Main use
Treatment of painful muscle spasms and spastic paralysis related to musculoskeletal disorders
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Eperisone hydrochloride, 50 mg orally 3 times a day after meals. Adjust dosage appropriately based on age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
현대약품(주)

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of painful muscle spasms and spastic paralysis related to musculoskeletal disorders

  • Painful muscle spasms
  • shoulder-wrist syndrome
  • periarticular shoulder inflammation
  • low back pain
  • spastic paralysis
  • cerebrovascular disorders
  • spastic spinal paralysis
  • cervical spondylosis
  • postoperative sequelae
  • post-traumatic sequelae
  • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • cerebral palsy
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This medication is used for painful muscle spasms associated with musculoskeletal disorders, such as shoulder- wrist syndrome, periarticular shoulder inflammation, and low back pain. It is also effective for treating spastic paralysis caused by neurological disorders, helping to alleviate muscle stiffness caused by various neurological and spinal diseases such as cerebrovascular disorders, spastic spinal paralysis, cervical spondylosis, postoperative sequelae, post-traumatic sequelae, and cerebral palsy. This medication helps reduce excessive muscle tension, improves patient movement, and contributes to pain relief. Therefore, it is used to effectively treat muscle stiffness and pain symptoms resulting from musculoskeletal and neurological disorders.

How to take

Adult dose

Eperisone hydrochloride, 50 mg orally 3 times a day after meals. Adjust dosage appropriately based on age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. It should not be administered to patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or those with myasthenia gravis. Furthermore, as it contains lactose, it should not be used in patients with lactose intolerance or certain hereditary metabolic disorders. When administering this medication, extra caution should be taken with patients who have a history of hypersensitivity to drugs or with impaired liver function, as it may worsen liver function. Rarely, shock reactions may occur while taking this medication, so symptoms should be monitored closely, and regular tests are necessary as liver enzymes, kidney function, and blood conditions may be affected. Various side effects, including skin rashes or itching, insomnia, drowsiness, headaches, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, urinary issues, and weakness, may arise, so inform medical staff if symptoms develop. In severe cases, serious skin diseases such as toxic epidermal necrolysis may occur, so if symptoms such as fever, erythema, blisters, or conjunctival injection appear, administration should be stopped immediately. This medication can cause drowsiness or decreased concentration, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. Additionally, caution should be exercised when taking this medication alongside drugs with similar ingredients, as it may cause visual disturbances. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant must carefully weigh the benefits and risks of using this medication, and breastfeeding women should avoid taking it whenever possible and consider stopping breastfeeding if use is necessary. Safety for children has not been adequately established, so caution is needed for use. In elderly individuals, physical functions may be impaired, so dosage should be adjusted accordingly.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Shock, elevated ALT, elevated AST, elevated ALP, proteinuria, elevated BUN, anemia, anaphylaxis, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis and mucocutaneous-ocular syndrome, fever, erythema, blisters, conjunctivitis, stomatitis

Mild side effects

  • Rash
  • itching
  • insomnia
  • drowsiness
  • headache
  • stiffness of the body
  • limb tremors
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • loss of appetite
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  • abdominal discomfort
  • thirst
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal pain
  • abdominal bloating
  • stomatitis
  • urinary retention
  • urinary incontinence
  • sense of residual urine
  • weakness
  • staggering
  • general fatigue
  • dizziness
  • decreased muscle tone
  • facial flushing
  • sweating
  • drowsiness
  • decreased attention
  • decreased concentration
  • decreased reflex motor ability

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is recommended to keep it at room temperature, avoiding excessively hot or cold conditions.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

Tablets/Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Tablets/Bottle - 100 tablets/bottle, Tablets/Bottle - 500 tablets/bottle

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