Table of contents:
- Functions & Usage
- What is Paraldehyde used for?
- How do you use Paraldehyde?
- How to save Paraldehyde?
- Precautions & Warnings
- What should be considered before using Paraldehyde drugs?
- Is the drug Paraldehyde safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Paraldehyde?
- Drug Interactions
- What medicines can interfere with the drug Paraldehyde?
- Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of Paraldehyde drugs?
- What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Paraldehyde?
- Dose
- What is the dose of the drug Paraldehyde for adults?
- What is the dosage of the drug Paraldehyde for children?
- In what dosages and preparations is Paraldehyde available?
- What to do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
Functions & Usage
What is Paraldehyde used for?
Paraldehyde is a drug to treat certain seizure disorders. It has also been used in the treatment of alcoholism and in the treatment of nervous and mental conditions so that it can calm or relax nervous or tense patients and also to aid sleep. However, paraldehyde has generally been replaced by drugs that are safer and more effective for the treatment of alcoholism and in the treatment of nervous and mental conditions.
How do you use Paraldehyde?
For patients taking this medicine:
- Do not use plastic spoons, plastic cups, or other plastic containers to take this medication, because paraldehyde can react with plastic. Use a metal spoon or glass container.
- Drink this medicine can be mixed in a glass of milk or fruit juice to make it taste and smell better and to reduce stomach aches.
For patients using this medication rectally:
- Do not use paraldehyde in plastic containers as it can react with plastic.
- Before using rectal paraldehyde, make sure you understand exactly how to use it. Paraldehyde may need to be diluted. If you have any questions about this, ask your healthcare professional.
Follow the rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How to save Paraldehyde?
This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Precautions & Warnings
What should be considered before using Paraldehyde drugs?
In deciding to use this drug, the risks of using the drug must be weighed against its benefits. This is up to you and your doctor. For this drug, the following should be considered:
Allergy
Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to food, coloring, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or list of ingredients that make up the medicine on the package carefully.
Children
Although there is no specific information comparing paraldehyde use in children with those used in other age groups, it is not expected that this drug causes as different side effects or problems in children as it does in adults.
Parents
Many drugs have not been studied specifically in the elderly. Therefore, it may not be known whether this drug works the same way in younger adults or if it may cause different side effects or problems in advancing age. There is no specific information comparing paraldehyde use in the elderly with that used in other age groups.
Is the drug Paraldehyde safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There is insufficient information about the safety of using paraldehyde during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is better for you to avoid using this drug unless you are diagnosed with a pancreatic problem.
Side effects
What are the possible side effects of Paraldehyde?
Along with the necessary benefits, they can also cause some unwanted effects. While not all of these side effects can occur, if side effects do occur, medical attention may be needed.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
More general
- Cough (by injection only)
- Skin rash
Less common
- Redness, swelling, or pain at the injection site
With long term use
- Yellow eyes or skin
Symptoms of overdose
- Cloudy urine
- Confusion
- Small amount of urine
- Breathing fast and deep
- Muscle tremor
- Nausea or vomiting (continuous or occasional)
- Nervousness, restlessness, or irritability
- Shortness of breath or slow breathing or breathing problems
- Slow heart rate
- Severe stomach cramps
- severe body weakness
Some side effects may occur that usually do not require medical attention. These side effects may disappear during treatment as your body adjusts to the medication. In addition, your healthcare professional may be able to advise you on ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your healthcare professional if any of the following side effects are persistent or bothersome or if you have any questions about the condition:
More general
- Drowsiness
- nausea or vomiting (when taken by mouth)
- stomach pain (when taken by mouth)
- unpleasant breath odor
Less common
- Awkwardness or unsteadiness
- dizzy
- Hangover effect
After you stop using paraldehyde, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this time period, check with your doctor right away if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Seizures (convulsions)
- Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
- Sweating a lot
- Muscle cramp
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Trembling
Paraldehyde will cause your breath to have a strong, unpleasant odor. This effect will last until about a day after you stop using paraldehyde.
Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions
What medicines can interfere with the drug Paraldehyde?
Using this medication with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this drug or change some of the other medicines you take.
- Disulfiram
Using this medication with any of the following medicines is not usually recommended, but may be necessary in some cases. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or adjust how often you use one or both drugs.
- Phospropofol
- Ketorolac
Using this medication with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or adjust how often you use one or both drugs.
- Ginkgo
Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of Paraldehyde drugs?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Paraldehyde?
The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems .:
- Alcohol abuse (or history)
- Drug abuse or dependence (or history) - dependence on paraldehyde may occur
- Colitis - Paraldehyde used rectally can make the condition worse
- Emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, or other chronic lung disease,
- Liver disease - high paraldehyde levels are possible and can increase the chance of side effects
- Gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
- Ulcer - Paraldehyde taken by mouth can make the condition worse
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dose of the drug Paraldehyde for adults?
The dose must be determined by your doctor.
What is the dosage of the drug Paraldehyde for children?
Dosage is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.
In what dosages and preparations is Paraldehyde available?
Solution
Liquid
Injection
What to do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118/119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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