In diseases of a neurological nature, many patients experience muscle cramps and pain, which significantly reduces motor activity. One of the drugs that can eliminate unpleasant symptoms is Tolperil. Instructions for use (injections are prescribed in severe cases) classifies the medication as muscle relaxants of central action.
General description of the drug
Muscle spasm caused by neurological diseases is practically impossible to eliminate without the help of medications. The pain causes even the simplest movement that the patient is trying to make. The drug "Tolperil" instructions for use are recommended for the relief of pain and muscle relaxation. The drug is available in the form of tablets and injections.
The drug is produced by the Ukrainian pharmaceutical company Health. In 1 ml of the solution contains 100 mg of the active component of tolperisone hydrochloride and 2.5 mg of lidocaine. The dosage regimen of the drug is determined individually and depends on the severity of the condition.
How does muscle relaxant work?
The main purpose of centrally acting muscle relaxants is to inhibit the transmission of a nerve impulse. At the same time, this group of drugs does not cause complete immobilization. The active substance - tolperisone - blocks poly- and monosynaptic reflexes by inhibiting the conductivity of pulses. Intramuscular administration improves the bioavailability of the drug Tolperil. Instructions for use (injections are done within 10 days) warns of the presence of side effects that may occur during treatment with the drug.
Indications for use
Muscle relaxants are prescribed for various pathologies of the spinal column to relax the striated muscles, which will restore motor activity. Injections (injections) "Tolperil" instructions for use recommend the appointment of patients with severe pain caused by muscle spasm. The following pathologies are indications for the use of a central muscle relaxant:
- muscle hypertonicity ;
- muscle spasticity;
- multiple sclerosis;
- myelopathy
- arthrosis of the joints;
- encephalomyelitis;
- trophic ulcers.
To obtain the expected effect, the dosage of the drug should be calculated by the attending physician individually. The duration of therapy depends on the patient's condition. It should be borne in mind 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 disease.
Tolperil injections: instructions for use in osteochondrosis
Such a disease as osteochondrosis causes not only pathological changes in the vertebrae, but also provokes the occurrence of muscle spasm. The phenomenon is accompanied by severe pain and significantly affects the quality of life. To eliminate this condition, experts prescribe patients from the group of muscle relaxants to patients. In addition to symptomatic treatment, it is mandatory to carry out physiotherapeutic procedures, physiotherapy exercises. The best result is shown by the simultaneous administration of centrally acting muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
What information does the instructions for use still contain about Tolperil? Injections and tablets are allowed to be used for degenerative changes in the spinal column (osteochondrosis, hernia, protrusion), accompanied by muscle spasm and pain. The duration of treatment is usually 3-7 days.
How to apply?
Injections can be administered either intramuscularly or intravenously. Adult patients are allowed to administer the solution 2 times a day (intramuscularly). Intravenous administration of the drug is possible only in a hospital setting.
It is necessary to take into account the interaction of “Tolperil” with other medications. An increased concentration of active components in the blood is observed with the simultaneous use of tolperisone and atomoxetine, metoprolol, perphenazine, thioredazine, desipramine. With the appointment of several central muscle relaxants at once, 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 composition of the drug, it is not recommended to use it for treatment. It is forbidden to use muscle relaxants in patients with 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 adverse effects. Side effects are most often associated with an allergic reaction (itching, redness of the skin, urticaria) to the active components. Some patients report the occurrence of headache, muscle weakness, nausea during treatment with Tolperil.
Instructions for use of injections recommends using only as directed by a specialist after a preliminary examination. The drug is able to affect the nervous system, cause drowsiness, impaired attention. This should be considered when driving a car or other mechanisms.
In rare cases, the active substance has a negative effect on the senses (hearing, vision is temporarily impaired), the cardiovascular system (heart palpitations, bradycardia, angina pectoris). From the digestive tract, attacks of nausea, vomiting, pain in the epigastric region, constipation, increased gas formation may occur. If the recommended dosage is exceeded, there is an increase in the symptoms of side effects of the Tolperil preparation (instructions for use).
Injections, reviews of which experts and patients leave mostly positive, have an effective therapeutic effect in compliance with the recommendations of the attending physician. Before use, it is recommended to conduct a test for sensitivity to lidocaine.
How to replace "Tolperil"
Instructions for the use of injections (analogues are selected individually and only with the help of the attending physician) recommends periodically alternating with the tablet form of the drug or use another medication from the muscle relaxant group to avoid addiction to the body.
The most popular remedies include:
- Sirdalud.
- Midokalm.
- "Baclofen."
- Tizalud.