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| Drug class description : | Benzoxazocines (non-opioid analgesics). |
| Generic Name : | Nefopam |
| Drug description : | Acupan Tablets: white f-c tablet marked APN. Acupan Injection: ampoule. |
| Presentation : | Acupan Tablets: Nefopam hydrochloride 30mg. Acupan Injection: Nefopam hydrochloride 20mg/mL. |
| Indications : | Acute and chronic pain, including Acute and chronic pain, including post-operative, dental, cancer and musculo-skeletal pain. |
| Adult Dosage : | Acupan Tablets: One three times daily. Acupan Injection: 20 mg by intramuscular injection, repeated after six hours if required. |
| Child Dosage : | Not recommended. |
| Elderly Dosage : | Acupan Tablets: Initially, one three times daily. |
| Contra Indications : | History of convulsive disorders. Myocardial infarction. |
| Special Precautions : | Hepatic or renal insufficiency, urinary retention, pregnancy. |
| Interactions : | MAOIs, anticholinergics, sympathomimetics, tricyclics. |
| Adverse Reactions : | Nausea, nervousness, dry mouth, dizziness. |
| Manufacturer : | 3M Health Care |
| Drug Availability : | (POM) |
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