Pyrolate Injection

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)

Pyrolate Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It is used before or even during an operation to reduce secretions and it even reverses the unwanted effects of certain medicines used during surgery (muscle relaxants). It also helps to treat peptic ulcers when oral medication is not tolerated.

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General Information

Contains

Glycopyrrolate (0.2mg)

Marketer

Neon Laboratories Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Pyrolate Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision, photophobia, dilation of the pupil, cycloplegia, increased heart rate, increased eye pressure, tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitation, and reduced sweating. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, heart failure, and high blood pressure.

Uses of Pyrolate Injection

General Anaesthesia
Peptic ulcer disease

Benefits of Pyrolate Injection

General Anaesthesia
Pyrolate Injection is used before and during surgery to reduce secretions of the mouth, throat, or stomach, such as saliva, stomach acid, or to prevent problems related to heart rhythm during anesthesia, intubation, or surgery. It also helps decrease the unwanted effects that may be caused by certain medicines like, neostigmine, pyridostigmine, etc. It is given by a specialist doctor called an anesthetist in a hospital setup.

Peptic ulcer disease
Peptic ulcer disease is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Pyrolate Injection reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer.

Side effects of Pyrolate 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 Pyrolate

Urinary retention
Blurred vision
Dilatation of pupil
Cycloplegia (paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye)
Ocular hyperemia
Slow heart rate
Palpitations
Reduced sweating
Increased heart rate
Increased intraocular pressure

How to use Pyrolate Injection

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

How Pyrolate Injection works

Pyrolate Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) in the brain.

All substitutes for Pyrolate Injection

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Pyrolate Injection is used before an operation, to reduce saliva and other secretions and to make the stomach contents less acidic.
It may also be used to reduce side effects of muscle-relaxing drugs and to prevent of slowing of heart beat during surgery.
It is given as an injection into a muscle or into a vein.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Pyrolate Injection may cause dizziness and blurred vision.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pyrolate Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pyrolate Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pyrolate Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Long-term use of Pyrolate Injection might reduce milk production.

Driving

UNSAFE

Pyrolate Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Pyrolate Injection may affect vision and coordination. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Pyrolate Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pyrolate Injection a narcotic?

No, Pyrolate Injection is not a narcotic.

Does Pyrolate Injection cause tachycardia?

Yes, Pyrolate Injection has its action on the heart which increases the heart rate (tachycardia). This property of the medication is utilized during surgery to prevent the fall of heart rate due to various other supplemental anesthetic medications.

Can Pyrolate Injection cause constipation?

Yes, Pyrolate Injection can cause constipation because of its action on the intestine. It decreases the intestinal secretions and also decreases the gut motility which can result in constipation.

Does Pyrolate Injection increase blood pressure?

Yes, Pyrolate Injection can sometimes lead to an increase in blood pressure. There are evidences where it has led to increased blood pressure. Therefore, when injected into a patient during a surgery, the heart rate and blood pressure are continuously monitored.

I am on antidepressants currently. Can I take Pyrolate Injection?

Some classes of antidepressant medicines can worsen the side effects of Pyrolate Injection and cause uneasiness for the patient. These antidepressant medicines may include tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline or imipramine), phenelzine, tranylcypromine, clozapine, etc. Therefore, do inform your doctor about your previous illness and the medicines you are taking before you take this medication. Your doctor may make the necessary adjustments.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Synthetic Quaternary Ammonium

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Anticholinergic - Anaesthesia

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User feedback

What are you using Pyrolate Injection for?

Allergic disorders

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Patient concerns

I am suffering from stomach problems from last 2 months regularly.This is my ultrasound report.Please explain this report in simple words.

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

U having fatty liverAnd probably peptic ulcer

What is ulcer ? How is it be clear?

Dr. Mehtab Baig

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

Any types of skin abrasion internally or externally, is ulcer, its may be peptic ulcer, dudenal, stomach, etc

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Marketer details

Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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