Composition
Tab: Nefopam HCI 30 mg.
Indications & Dosage
Moderate pain: Adult: Initially 60 mg 3 times a day, adjusted according to response; usual dose 30-90 mg 3 times a day. Elderly: Initially 30 mg 3 times a day, adjusted according to response; usual dose 30-90 mg 3 times a day.
Contraindications
History of convulsive disorders, myocardial infarction
Precautions
Hepatic or renal insufficiency, urinary retention, elderly
Interactions
MAOIs, anticholinergics, sympathomimetics, tricyclic.
Pregnancy
avoid unless no safer treatment.
Lactation
Avoid
Side Effects
Nausea, dry mouth, lightheadedness, nervousness, urinary retention, blurred vision, confusion, drowsiness, hallucinations, headache, insomnia, sweating, tachycardia, vomiting, changes in colour of urine