Propyphenazone

Propyphenazone is analgesic and antipyretic agent. Propyphenazone is given by mouth or rectally in the treatment of pain and fever.


Adult Dose
Dose: 75 to 150 mg
Single Dose: 110 (112.5)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Pyrazolone. It belongs to Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Propyphenazone is 230.30.
Contraindications
Propyphenazone is contraindicated in conditions like Porphyrias.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Propyphenazone are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Tiredness, Headache, Nausea.
Indications
Propyphenazone is primarily indicated in conditions like Fever, Pain.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Propyphenazone was found.
Interfrence
Risks
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Tab, Suppositories Protect from Sunlight.
Warnings
The drug should not be used in patients having family history of porphyria. It should not be used in condition with ear discharge or perforated tympanic membrane.
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