Pyrolate Injection

Short Description

Pyrolate Injection is an anticholinergic medication used to reduce secretions and reverse the unwanted effects of certain medicines used during surgery, as well as treat peptic ulcers when oral medication is not tolerated.

Dosage Form

Injection

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.

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

Side Effects

dry mouth urinary retention blurred vision photophobia dilation of the pupil cycloplegia increased heart rate increased eye pressure tachycardia bradycardia palpitation reduced sweating

Alcohol Warning

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

Breastfeeding Warning

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.

Pregnancy Warning

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.

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

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 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