Analgin Pharmacology

Analgin

About Analgin
Pyrazolone derived NSAID, Antipyretic , Anti-inflammatory and analgesic.
Mechanism of Action of Analgin
This pyrazolone group containing Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug has potent analgesic, antipyretic and moderate anti inflammatory activity. It blocks the synthesis of pyrogens. It also reduces prostaglandin D &E synthesis by cyclo oxigenase enzyme inhibition. These peripheral interactions are the cause for its analgesic and antipyretic activity. There is a small fraction of reduction in sensitivity of nerve endings due to this decreased prostaglandin synthesis. Centrally it stimulate the synthesis of beta endorphin it cause the analgesic action on visceral pain. In the muscles of biliary tract, urinary tract and in uterus it has some spasmolytic activity.
Pharmacokinets of Analgin
Absorption-rapidly absorbed after oral, intravenous, and intramuscular administration.
Distribution- widely distributed in the body
Metabolism - metabolized in the liver to its metabolites.
Excretion-Excreted via renal and non renal clearance
Onset of Action for Analgin
30 to 60 minutes.
Duration of Action for Analgin
3 to 6hrs
Half Life of Analgin
N/A
Side Effects of Analgin
1. Agranulocytosis after prolonged application 2.thrombocytopenia
3. Leucopenia
4. Proteinuria
5. Intestinal nephrites
6. Rashes
7. Urticaria
8. Asthma
9. Quincke`s edema
10. Anaphylactoid shock
11. Hypotension following rapid injection
12. Neutropenia
Contra-indications of Analgin
1. Hypersensitivity to metamizole and other pyrazolone derivatives
2. Hepatic porphyria
3. Inborn glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
4. Renal or hepatic disease
5. Blood disorder.
Special Precautions while taking Analgin
1. Bronchial asthma
2. Quinckes edema
3. Chronic pulmonary infection
4. Hyper sensitivity to food and other drugs
5. Care should be taken for parenteral administration in patients with hypotension and unstable blood pressure.
Pregnancy Related Information
N/A
Old Age Related Information
Use with cvaution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution.
Children Related Information
May be used
Below 1 yrs parenteral administration should be given cautiously.
Indications for Analgin
1. Toothache
2. Headache
3. Arthralgia
4. Neuralgia
5. Myositis
6. Visceral pain
7. High fever, not responding to other drugs
8. Post operative pain
9. Pain in trauma
10. Pain in cancer
11. Colicky pain
12. Febrile state
13. Rheumatism

Interactions for Analgin
Cyclosporine : Serum levels decreased.
Typical Dosage for Analgin
Adults-
Oral- 500mg to 1g every 3 to 4 times
Intramuscular - 2ml every 2 to 3 times.
Intravenous -1 to 5 ml daily by slow i.v.
Children-
Oral - For 5 to 14 yrs - 30 to 60 mg/kg tab/day.
Injection -
For 3 to 4 months - 0.1ml i.m or slow i.v. every 4 times daily.
For 1 to 4 yrs - 0.2 ml I.m or slow i.v every 4 times daily
For 5 to 7 yrs -0.4 ml I.m or slow i.v every 4 times daily
For 8 to 11 yrs - 0.5 ml I.m or slow i.v every 4 times daily
For 12 to 14 yrs -0.8 ml I.m or slow i.v every 4 times daily
Schedule of Analgin
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Storage Requirements for Analgin
Stored at room temperature away from light and moisture
Effects of Missed Dosage of Analgin
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Analgin
Empty the stomach. Given symptomatic and supportive treatment

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