Termin 30 Injection is used for the maintenance of blood pressure levels in patients with low blood pressure states (hypotensive states). It is also used to correct blood pressure levels if the blood pressure levels drop following spinal anesthesia in pregnant patients.
QUICK LINKS:The effect of this medicine can be observed within 5 to 15 minutes of an intramuscular administration. In the case of an intravenous administration, the effect of this medicine can be observed immediately.
How long do the effects of this medicine last?The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 hours on an intramuscular administration and 30 minutes on an intravenous administration.
Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine? Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption. Is this a habit forming medicine? No habit-forming tendencies have been reported. Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the appropriate course of treatment after evaluating all the risks and benefits associated with the use of this medicine.
Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from hypotension caused by phenothiazines (chlorpromazine, triflupromazine, perphenazine, etc.) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to mephentermine or any other inactive components present along with it.
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from pheochromocytoma (a tumor in the adrenal gland) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the appropriate course of treatment after evaluating all the risks and benefits associated with the use of this medicine.
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warningsThis medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from hyperthyroidism due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Your doctor may perform thyroid function tests prior to and post administration of this medicine to check your thyroid hormone levels. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
This medicine is usually administered to correct blood pressure levels in low blood pressure states following spinal anesthesia. If this medicine is administered for any other circumstances that cause low blood pressure, your doctor may advise you not to perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery.
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. In such a case, close monitoring of the clinical condition is advised.
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with AlcoholThis is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.
It increases the blood flow by increasing the heart rate and cardiac output, thus correcting low blood pressure levels.
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