Requires Prescription: Yes
Generics: Phloroglucinol, Trimethylphloroglucinol
Used For: Anti-Spasmodic
How It Works:
Orglu Tablets act as antispasmodics, targeting smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts to relieve pain associated with muscle spasms.
Dosage:
As prescribed by a healthcare professional, typically involving Phloroglucinol and Trimethylphloroglucinol.
Side Effects:
Common: Constipation, dry mouth, flushing, skin dryness.
Less Common: Transient bradycardia (occasionally followed by tachycardia, palpitations, and arrhythmias), reduced bronchial secretions, urinary urgency and retention, pupil dilation with loss of accommodation, photophobia.
Occasional: Confusion (particularly in the elderly), nausea, vomiting, giddiness.
Rare: Angle-closure glaucoma.
Drug Interactions:
Interactions: Amantadine, atenolol, digoxin, phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants.
Indication:
Used for:
Spasm associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Spasm related to diarrhea and dysentery
Renal colic
Biliary colic
Dysmenorrhea
Delayed labor
When Not to Use:
Do not use if hypersensitive to any of the ingredients.
Precautions:
Avoid combining Phloroglucinol with major painkillers such as morphine or its derivatives due to their potential spasmogenic effects.
Warnings:
Caution in Specific Populations: Use with caution in individuals with Down’s syndrome, children, and the elderly.
Gastrointestinal Caution: Exercise caution in patients with gastro-esophageal reflux disease, diarrhea, or ulcerative colitis.
Cardiovascular Caution: Use with caution in cases of acute myocardial infarction, hypertension, and conditions characterized by tachycardia (including hyperthyroidism, cardiac insufficiency, and post-cardiac surgery).
Additional Information:
Pregnancy Category: Consult your physician before using this medication during pregnancy.
Storage: Store at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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