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Reoplex Forte (Injection)

Manufactured by: Rephco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Riboflavin + Vitamin B1 Similar medicine

Reoplex Forte is indicated for

  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • optic neuritis
  • lumbago sciatica
  • peripheral neuritis. Skin & nervous system
  • Neuritis of pregnancy
  • Fertility

Precautions and warnings

Drug interaction with levodopa.

Side-effects

  • Generally well tolerated.

Drug Interactions

**Pyridoxine:** Taking isoniazid, penicillamine, or oral contraceptives may increase the amount of pyridoxine (vitamin B6) you need. Pyridoxine can also make levodopa, phenobarbitone, altretamine, and phenytoin less effective.

**Riboflavin:** The medicine propantheline bromide can affect how much and how quickly riboflavin (vitamin B2) is absorbed by your body.

Contraindications

Do not use in patients who are allergic to any of the ingredients. Also, do not use in patients who are taking levodopa.

Mode of actions

Pyridoxine is a water-soluble vitamin that helps your body use carbohydrates, proteins, and fats for energy. It is important for making hemoglobin (Hb) and a brain chemical called GABA. It also helps the body release stored glycogen from the liver and muscles.

Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is needed to help the body get energy from food and for normal breathing at the cellular level. It is also important for activating pyridoxine and turning tryptophan into nicotinic acid.

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) combines with ATP to form thiamine pyrophosphate, which is a key coenzyme needed for the body’s use of carbohydrates.

Dosage & Administration

Treatment and prophylaxis of vitamin B6 deficiency states
Adult: 1 ampoule (2 ml) given via SC, IM or IV routes daily or can be given 1 ampoule 2-3 times a week..

Pregnancy & Lactation

This medicine must not be used during pregnancy. It can be absorbed through the skin and lungs caused can damage your unborn child’s organs and cause congenital disabilities. Strict two effective types of birth control starting one month before and during treatment and for three years after stopping this medicine. Discuss with your doctors if you are not sure which types of birth control are effective for you. You must need to take pregnancy tests regularly during your treatment with this medicine and for at least three years after taking this medicine. If it seems that you do become pregnant stop taking this medicine and call your doctor immediately. If you really become pregnant, miss a menstrual period, or have sex without using two forms of birth control. In some cases, your doctor can prescribe emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy. People on this medicine should not donate blood during the treatment and for three years afterward.

This medicine is also contraindicated breast milk. Breastfeeding is not recommended while using this medication and for three years afterward.

Pack Size & Price

10 amps pack Price : ৳55

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