Epidosin 8 Injection 1 ml

Epidosin 8 Injection 1 ml belongs to the class of medications called ‘antispasmodic agents’ used in the treatment of pain and spasms (muscle contraction) associated with various conditions such as dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps), postoperative intestinal spasms, gastrointestinal spasm (pain due to muscle straining for expelling gas out of the body), biliary colic (presence of gallbladder stones), and cervical dilation during labour (widening of the cervix to facilitate childbirth).

Epidosin 8 Injection 1 ml contains ‘Valethamate bromide’, an anticholinergic drug that works by blocking the effect of acetylcholine (constricts muscle). It dilates the smooth muscles present in the intestine and cervix. Thus, it treats spasms.

Epidosin 8 Injection 1 ml is a parenteral medicine. It will be administered by a healthcare professional; hence do not self-administer. You may experience certain side effects such as headache, stomach upset, blurred vision, constipation, difficulty swallowing, injection site reactions and irregular heart rate. These side effects usually disappear without any medical attention. However, if any of these side effects persist, talk to your doctor.

Epidosin 8 Injection 1 ml may not be suitable for all. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to it. It should be used with caution if you have liver/kidney problems. Inform your doctor if you have eye problems (glaucoma), prostate gland problems, digestive tract problems, and arrhythmias (irregular heart rate). Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while on treatment with this medicine, as this medicine may cause vision problems.

Epidosin 8 Injection 1 ml contains ‘Valethamate bromide’, which belongs to the class of ‘Spasmolytics or antispasmodic agents. It is an anticholinergic drug that works by blocking the effect of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is a chemical messenger present in the body that causes spasms or muscle contractions. It dilates the smooth muscles present in the intestine and cervix, thus providing relief from spasms.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Epidosin 8 Injection 1 ml or if you have liver and kidney diseases. If you have eye problems (glaucoma), prostate gland problems, digestive tract problems, and arrhythmias (irregular heart rate), inform your doctor before receiving this injection. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after receiving Epidosin 8 Injection 1 ml as this medicine may cause vision problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding before taking Epidosin 8 Injection 1 ml.