Pyrolate Injection
Glycopyrrolate (0.2mg)
by Neon Laboratories Ltd
vial of 10 ml Injection
About this medicine
Pyrolate Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It is used before or even during an operation to reduce secretions and it even reverses the unwanted effects of certain medicines used during surgery (muscle relaxants). It also helps to treat peptic ulcers when oral medication is not tolerated. Pyrolate Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. The most common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision, photophobia, dilation of the pupil, cycloplegia, increased heart rate, increased eye pressure, tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitation, and reduced sweating. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Uses
- General Anaesthesia
- Peptic ulcer disease
Benefits
In general Anaesthesia
Pyrolate Injection is used before and during surgery to reduce secretions of the mouth, throat, or stomach, such as saliva, stomach acid, or to prevent problems related to heart rhythm during anesthesia, intubation, or surgery. It also helps decrease the unwanted effects that may be caused by certain medicines like, neostigmine, pyridostigmine, etc. It is given by a specialist doctor called an anesthetist in a hospital setup.
How it works
Pyrolate Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) in the brain.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Common side effects
- Urinary retention
- Blurred vision
- Dilatation of pupil
- Cycloplegia (paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye)
- Ocular hyperemia
- Slow heart rate
- Palpitations
- Reduced sweating
- Increased heart rate
- Increased intraocular pressure
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pyrolate Injection. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Pyrolate Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
- Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Pyrolate Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Long-term use of Pyrolate Injection might reduce milk production.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Pyrolate Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Pyrolate Injection may affect vision and coordination. This may affect your driving ability.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Pyrolate Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pyrolate Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Pyrolate Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Synthetic Quaternary Ammonium
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Gastro intestinal
- Action Class
- Anticholinergic - Anaesthesia
Frequently asked questions
Is Pyrolate Injection a narcotic?
No, Pyrolate Injection is not a narcotic.
Does Pyrolate Injection cause tachycardia?
Yes, Pyrolate Injection has its action on the heart which increases the heart rate (tachycardia). This property of the medication is utilized during surgery to prevent the fall of heart rate due to various other supplemental anesthetic medications.
Can Pyrolate Injection cause constipation?
Yes, Pyrolate Injection can cause constipation because of its action on the intestine. It decreases the intestinal secretions and also decreases the gut motility which can result in constipation.
Does Pyrolate Injection increase blood pressure?
Yes, Pyrolate Injection can sometimes lead to an increase in blood pressure. There are evidences where it has led to increased blood pressure. Therefore, when injected into a patient during a surgery, the heart rate and blood pressure are continuously monitored.
I am on antidepressants currently. Can I take Pyrolate Injection?
Some classes of antidepressant medicines can worsen the side effects of Pyrolate Injection and cause uneasiness for the patient. These antidepressant medicines may include tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline or imipramine), phenelzine, tranylcypromine, clozapine, etc. Therefore, do inform your doctor about your previous illness and the medicines you are taking before you take this medication. Your doctor may make the necessary adjustments.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Neon Laboratories Ltd
- Salt composition
- Glycopyrrolate (0.2mg)
- Pack
- vial of 10 ml Injection
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
Same salt, other brands
Therapeutically equivalent. Ask your doctor or our pharmacist before substituting.
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.