The drug "Tolperil": instruction for use (injections)

With neurological diseases, many patients face muscle spasms and pain syndrome, which significantly reduces the motor activity. One of the medicines that can eliminate the unpleasant symptomatology is Tolperil. Instructions for use (injections are prescribed in severe cases) refers to a medication for muscle relaxants of central action.

General description of the preparation

Spasm of muscles caused by neurological diseases can not be eliminated without the help of medications. Pain causes even the most simple movement that the patient is trying to accomplish. The preparation "Tolperil" recommends the use of the instruction for the relief of pain syndrome and relaxation of muscular musculature. The product is available in the form of tablets and injections.

A medicinal preparation is produced by the Ukrainian pharmaceutical company "Zdorovie". In 1 ml of the solution contains 100 mg of the active ingredient tolperisone hydrochloride and 2.5 mg of lidocaine. Dosage regimen is determined individually and depends on the severity of the condition.

How does the muscle relaxant work?

The main purpose of central muscle relaxants is to suppress the transmission of a nerve impulse. However, this group of drugs does not cause complete immobility. The active substance - tolperisone - blocks poly- and monosynaptic reflexes by inhibiting the conductivity of impulses. Intramuscular injection improves the bioavailability of Tolperil. Instructions for use (injections done within 10 days) warns about the presence of side effects that may occur during the treatment of the drug.

Indications for use

Miorelaxants are prescribed for various pathologies of the spine to relax the striated muscle, which will restore the motor activity. Injections (injections) "Tolperil" instructions for use recommend appointing patients with severe pain caused by spasm of muscles. Indications for the use of muscle relaxant central action are the following pathologies:

• Hypertension of muscles ;
• Muscular spasticity;
• multiple sclerosis;
• Myelopathy;
• Arthrosis of the joints;
• Encephalomyelitis;
• Trophic ulcers.

To obtain the expected effect, the dosage of the medicinal product must be calculated by the attending physician on an individual basis. The duration of therapy depends on the patient's condition. It should be taken into account that the drug has no therapeutic effect and is used only to eliminate the symptoms of the disease. It is preferable to use the medication in complex therapy aimed at eliminating the true cause of the ailment.

"Tolperil" injections: instructions for osteochondrosis application

This disease, like osteochondrosis, causes not only pathological changes in the vertebrae, but also provokes the appearance of muscle spasm. The phenomenon is accompanied by a marked pain syndrome and significantly worsens the quality of life. To eliminate this condition, specialists prescribe to patients drugs from the group of muscle relaxants. In addition to symptomatic treatment, it is mandatory to perform physiotherapy procedures, therapeutic physical education. The best result shows simultaneous reception of central muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

What information does the instruction manual contain on the Tolperil medication? The injections and pills are allowed to be used for degenerative-dystrophic changes of the spinal column (osteochondrosis, hernia, protrusions), accompanied by muscle spasm and pain syndrome. The duration of treatment is usually 3-7 days.

How to apply?

Injections can be administered both intramuscularly and intravenously. Adult patients are allowed to inject the solution 2 times a day (intramuscularly). Intravenous drug administration is only possible in a hospital setting.

It is necessary to take into account the interaction of Tolperil with other medications. Increased concentration in the blood of the active components is observed with the simultaneous use of tolperisone and atomoxetine, metoprolol, perphenazine, thioredazine, desipramine. With the appointment of several central muscle relaxants, it is necessary to reduce the daily dosage of tolperisone.

Contraindications

The manufacturer of the drug warns that "Tolperil" (injections) is not used to treat children, during pregnancy and lactation. In the presence of hypersensitivity to the components in the drug is not recommended to use it for treatment. It is forbidden to apply muscle relaxants to patients who have a history of epilepsy and other disorders of the nervous system.

Side effects

In most cases, the drug is well tolerated by patients and does not cause undesirable effects. Side effects are most often associated with an allergic reaction (itching, reddening of the skin, urticaria) on the active ingredients. Some patients note the appearance of headache, muscle weakness, nausea during treatment with the drug "Tolperil".

Instructions for the use of the injections recommend the use only for the purpose of a specialist after a preliminary examination. The drug is able to influence the nervous system, cause drowsiness, impaired concentration. This should be taken into account when driving or other mechanisms are necessary.

In rare cases, the active substance has a negative effect on the senses (temporarily worsens hearing, vision), cardiovascular system (rapid heartbeat, bradycardia, angina pectoris). From the side of the digestive tract may occur attacks of nausea, vomiting, pain in the epigastric region, constipation, increased gas formation. If the recommended dosage is exceeded, there is an increase in symptoms of side effects of the drug "Tolperil" (instructions for use).

Injections, reviews of which specialists and patients leave mostly positive, have an effective therapeutic effect while following the recommendations of the attending physician. Before use, it is recommended to test for sensitivity to lidocaine.

How to replace "Tolperil"

Instructions for the use of nyxes (analogues are selected individually and only with the help of a doctor in charge) recommends periodically alternating with the tablet form of the drug or using another medication from the muscle relaxant group to avoid getting used to the organism.

The most popular means are:

• "Sirdalud".
• "Midokalm".
• Baclofen.
• "Tizalud."