Pakmine 30mg Injection

Dicyclomine (30mg/ml)

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Pakmine 30mg Injection is used in the treatment of abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It helps to control sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby reduces abdominal cramps.

Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta, MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology,
Last updated on 04 Nov 2024 | 01:09 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Dicyclomine (30mg/ml)

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Paksons Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Pakmine 30mg Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, weakness and nervousness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. This medicine may also cause diarrhea, so its better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Pakmine 30mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse. It should not be used in infants less than six months of age.

Uses of Pakmine Injection

Benefits of Pakmine Injection

Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Pakmine 30mg Injection relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Pakmine 30mg Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Abdominal pain
Pakmine 30mg Injection effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Pakmine Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pakmine

Nausea
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Dryness in mouth
Nervousness
Drowsiness
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Confusion
Hallucination
Dry skin

How to use Pakmine Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Pakmine Injection works

Pakmine 30mg Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.

Quick tips

Pakmine 30mg Injection is given as an injection into muscles by your doctor only.
It may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
It may make you sweat less. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat such as exercise.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Pakmine 30mg Injection as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you experience severe or long-lasting pain in your stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Pakmine 30mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pakmine 30mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pakmine 30mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Pakmine 30mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Pakmine 30mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pakmine 30mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Pakmine 30mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pakmine 30mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pakmine 30mg Injection safe?

Pakmine 30mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Is Pakmine 30mg Injection gluten free?

Pakmine 30mg Injection active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content

Does Pakmine 30mg Injection help nausea?

Pakmine 30mg Injection is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Pakmine 30mg Injection.

Does Pakmine 30mg Injection help constipation or trigger constipation?

Pakmine 30mg Injection may cause constipation.

Is Pakmine 30mg Injection an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?

Pakmine 30mg Injection is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine

Is Pakmine 30mg Injection a muscle relaxer?

Yes, Pakmine 30mg Injection is a smooth muscle relaxant. It has a direct effect on muscles of the stomach and intestine. It does not relax the skeletal/voluntary muscles

Can I take Pakmine 30mg Injection for diarrhea?

Pakmine 30mg Injection has no known effects in treating diarrhea.

Can I take Pakmine 30mg Injection for menstrual cramps?

Pakmine 30mg Injection mainly acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. Hence, it is used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines (gut). It is not known whether it can be used for menstrual cramps

Does Pakmine 30mg Injection make you drowsy?

Pakmine 30mg Injection may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy

Can I take dicyclomine with Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol)?

There are no known serious drug interactions between dicyclomine and Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ Tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol). Dicyclomine is often available in combination with pain killers like paracetamol Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on dicyclomine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tertiary Amines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Anticholinergic- antispasmodic

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

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Name: Paksons Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 2/215 Maharaja Aggarsain Commercial Complex Sector 9 Rohini Delhi, Delhi, India.

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Country of origin: India

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Pakmine 30mg Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Pakmine Injection

Benefits of Pakmine Injection

Side effects of Pakmine Injection

How to use Pakmine Injection

How Pakmine Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Pakmine 30mg Injection safe?

Is Pakmine 30mg Injection gluten free?

Does Pakmine 30mg Injection help nausea?

Does Pakmine 30mg Injection help constipation or trigger constipation?

Is Pakmine 30mg Injection an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?

Is Pakmine 30mg Injection a muscle relaxer?

Can I take Pakmine 30mg Injection for diarrhea?

Can I take Pakmine 30mg Injection for menstrual cramps?

Does Pakmine 30mg Injection make you drowsy?

Can I take dicyclomine with Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol)?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

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