Aprofen

Aprofen: description, indications, contraindications and side effects

Aprofen is a drug belonging to the group of M-anticholinergic drugs and is used to eliminate spasms of the smooth muscles of internal organs. The drug is manufactured by ICN Oktyabr in Russia and is available as a 1% solution for injection.

Indications for the use of Aprofen include spastic colitis, hepatic and renal colic, cholecystitis, pylorospasm, gastric and duodenal ulcers, cerebral vasospasm, endarteritis and weak labor.

However, before using Aprofen, a number of contraindications must be taken into account, including glaucoma, prostate hypertrophy, acute renal and liver failure.

Side effects that may occur when using Aprofen include dry mouth, dysphagia, thirst, gastric irritation, constipation, central nervous system depression, loss of coordination, increased intraocular pressure and urinary retention.

You should also consider the possibility of interaction of Aprofen with other drugs, in particular with caffeine, which can reduce the sedative effect of the drug.

In case of an overdose of Aprofen, various symptoms may occur, such as dizziness, a feeling of intoxication, hallucinations, headache, paralysis of accommodation, increased peripheral anticholinergic effects, arrhythmia and dysfunction of the respiratory and vasomotor center.

Finally, it is important to note that Aprofen should not be used without release from work in patients whose professional activities require a quick response.

In general, Aprofen is an effective drug for the treatment of spasms of smooth muscles of internal organs, however, contraindications and possible side effects must be taken into account before using it. Therefore, before starting treatment, you should consult your doctor.