Tolperisone

Muscle Relaxant · Skeletal muscle relaxant

Indications

Muscle spasm associated with locomotor diseases, neurological disorders, rehabilitation, peripheral vascular disorders.

Dosage

Tab: Adults: 150-450 mg 3 times daily. Children: 3 mth-6 yr, 5-10 mg/kg/day divided into 3 doses (1-3 tab daily); 6-14 yr, 4-2 mg/kg/day divided into 3 doses.

Adverse Effects

Muscular weakness, somnolence (rarely) in paediatrics.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Contraindications: Myasthaenia gravis.

Advice to Patient

Take with meals.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Rapid. Metabolism: Hepatic. Bioavailability: 17%. Half-life elimination: 1.5-2.5 hrs. Time to peak, plasma: Oral: 0.5-1 hr. Excretion: Urine.

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