Hexahydroadiphenine (HCl)

Also known as: Drofenine (HCl)

Drug #1814

Hexahydroadiphenine (HCl) is an antimuscarinic used for the treatment of visceral spasm.

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Primary Characteristics

Hexahydroadiphenine (HCl) is also known as Drofenine (HCl).

It is of Synthetic origin.

Molecular Weight: 353.9 · Non-proprietary name: Hexahydroadiphenine (HCl).

Molecular structure of Hexahydroadiphenine (HCl)

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Hexahydroadiphenine (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Dysmenorrhoea, Nausea, vertigo, labyrinthine disorders, Visceral spasms.

Contraindications

Hexahydroadiphenine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Myasthenia gravis, Paralytic ileus, Renal impairment, Hepatic impairment, Hypersensitivity to any component of product, Glaucoma.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Hexahydroadiphenine (HCl) are Hypersensitivity reactions.

Hexahydroadiphenine (HCl) is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Gastrointestinal disturbances, Leucopenia, Tachycardia.

Warnings / Precautions

Should not to be used continuously for a prolonged period, or in higher than recommended doses.

Available Brands

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Tabs

220 mg

Drug Classification

1.17.5 — Antispasmodics

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Hexahydroadiphenine (HCl) in Pakistan:

Novartis