Diethylamine (Salicylate)
Diethylamine (Salicylate) is a rubefacient. Diethylamine (Salicylate) is used for rheumatic and muscular pain.
Primary Characteristics
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Salicylic Acid.
It is classified in Rubefacient pharmacological group. It is also classified under Dermatological Products .
Molecular Weight: 211.3 · pKa: 13.23 · Solubility in Water: very soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: freely soluble · Non-proprietary name: Diethylamine (Salicylate).
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Diethylamine (Salicylate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Musculoskeletal disorders, Pain, Rheumatic disease (pain and inflammation).
Diethylamine (Salicylate) is also indicated for secondary conditions like Rheumatoid arthritis.
Contraindications
Diethylamine (Salicylate) is contraindicated in conditions like Broken skin, Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Dosage
Diethylamine (Salicylate)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 10 % | 10 % | Every 8h | Topical | - |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| 10 % | 10 % | Every 8h | Topical | This is recommended for over 6 years children |
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Diethylamine (Salicylate) is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Burning sensation, Flushing of the skin, Rashes , Redness.
Warnings / Precautions
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Single Ingredient
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.2.5 — Antirheumatics, topical