Minophagen C Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per mL Glycyrrhizic acid 2 mg (as monoammonium glycyrrhizinate 2.65 mg), glycine 20 mg, L-cysteine HCl 1 mg (as L-cysteine HCl hydrate 1.11 mg)

Indications/Uses

Improvement of abnormal hepatic function in chronic liver disease.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

IV/IV drip infusion 40-60 mL once daily. Dose may be adjusted depending on age & symptoms. Max: 100 mL.

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Aldosteronism, myopathy & hypokalaemia.

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Special Precautions

Carefully assess the patient on the risk of shock. Emergency treatment should be ready in case shock occurs. After administration, patient should be kept rested & observed carefully. Concomitant use w/ other prep containing Glycyrrhizae radix may cause pseudoaldosteronism. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Decreased serum K; increased BP. Rash; upper abdominal discomfort; general malaise, myalgia, dysaesthesia, pyrexia, hyperventilation syndrome, urine sugar +ve. Urticaria, itching; oedema; nausea, vomiting; cough; transient abnormal vision; headache, hot feeling, feeling ill.

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Drug Interactions

Hypokalaemia w/ loop diuretics (eg, ethacrynic acid, furosemide), thiazide & similar antihypertensive diuretics (eg, trichlormethiazide, chlortalidone). Ventricular tachycardia (including torsades de pointes) & QT prolongation w/ moxifloxacin HCl.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cholagogues, Cholelitholytics & Hepatic Protectors

ATC Classification

A05BA - Liver therapy ; Used in liver therapy.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Minophagen C soln for inj

Packing/Price

20 mL x 10 × 1's

Minophagen C

Manufacturer:

HI-Eisai

Distributor:

Zuellig