Epidosin Injection

Short Description

Epidosin Injection is used to treat pain associated with smooth muscle spasms.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Epidosin Injection is used to treat pain associated with smooth muscle spasms. It may be used in cases of dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) and for reducing post-operative pain. This injection is also used to reduce the first stage of labor.

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

Side Effects

blurred vision increased heart rate dilatation of the pupil and constipation. 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. Dry mouth may also occur as a side effect. But frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake, and sugarless candy may help you.

Alcohol Warning

Avoid alcohol intake while having this medicine as it may worsen your side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Pregnancy Warning

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Epidosin Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) thereby relaxing the smooth muscles of cervix and intestine.

Epidosin Injection is used to hasten the dilatation of the cervix during labor and to control pain due to smooth muscle spasm. Take precautions while taking Epidosin Injection if you have an excessive amount of thyroid hormone in the blood cardiac insufficiency cardiac failure and cardiac surgery as it may worsen the condition. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.