Novalgin 1gm/2ml (Injection)
Manufactured by: Sanofi Aventis (BD) Ltd.
Metamizol Similar medicine
Novalgin is indicated for
- Pain
- Fever
Precautions and warnings
Here are some conditions where you should avoid taking aspirin and similar painkillers (NSAIDs):
- Allergic reactions to aspirin or NSAIDs
- Asthma or long-term airway inflammation
- Anemia (low red blood cells)
- Kidney or liver problems
- Stomach or duodenal ulcers
- Heart disease, low blood pressure (less than 100 mmHg), or unstable circulation (such as early shock or during a heart attack)
Side-effects
- Allergic reactions that may occur are usually skin reactions: rash
- redness
- itching
- swelling
- gradually swelling of the face
- tongue
- and a lot more dangerous anaphylactic shock which has the following symptoms: itching
- cold sweat
- dizziness
- lethargy
- nausea
- redness or paleness of skin
- shortness of breath. Metamizole can cause damage to the bone marrow (granulocytopenia
- agranulocytosis
- hemolytic anemia
- aplastic anemia). Cases of agranulocytosis are rare
- but they are still very serious. Symptoms of agranulocytosis include: high fever
- chills
- sore throat
- difficulty swallowing
- inflammation of the mouth
- nose
- throat. Metamizole can cause digestive disorders such as nausea
- vomiting
- dry mouth
- irritation of the digestive system. You can contact drowsiness
- fatigue
- weakness
- headache
- and hypotension
- and wheezing.
Contraindications
Do not use this medicine if:
- You are allergic to metamizole or other medicines in the pyrazolone group.
- You have hepatic porphyria, a genetic disorder affecting the metabolism of certain substances in the body.
- You have a blood disorder called granulocytopenia (a low level of certain white blood cells).
- You were born with a deficiency in the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are younger than 18 years old.
Mode of actions
It blocks the production of prostaglandins D and E, which helps relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever. However, it can also sometimes cause a serious drop in white blood cells called agranulocytosis.
Dosage & Administration
Adults and children over 18 years: The usual dose is 1.25 g (2.5 ml) or 2.5 g (5 ml) once daily. The maximum daily dose is 4 g.
Pregnancy & Lactation
FDA has not yet classified this medicine into a specified pregnancy category. Although there is no enough evidence that taking this medicine during you are pregnant is harmful.
Discuss with your doctor if you are trying to get pregnant while taking this medicine too.
If you do become pregnant while you are taking this medicine, you should continue to take it and contact with your doctors as quickly as possible. They can assist you to decide whether or not to keep taking this medicine. If you abandon taking this medicine and become sick, this would be more pernicious to your child than staying on the medication.
There is no specific information about whether this medicine is passed on to the baby through breast milk. During this medication, if your baby becomes very sleepy, restless, fatigued, exhibit feeding problems, stop breastfeeding and talk to your doctors very quickly.
Pack Size & Price
2ml amp x 25's pack Price : ৳253.7
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