Perinorm Injection

This medication can be classified as an antiemetic drug. It helps in treating nausea and vomiting. The injection works by blocking the action of a chemical substance responsible for nausea and vomiting. Patients suffering from gastrointestinal disorders should not use this medication.

Avoid using this medication if you are suffering from any kind of allergy. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a medical expert before taking the injection. It is also suggested not to take the medicine in combination with phenytoin, atropine and chlorpromazine.

The common side effects which occur from the injection are dizziness, convulsions, skin rash, irregular heartbeat, diarrhea, etc. These side effects do not need any special medical attention. However, you can consult a doctor in case the effect persists for longer duration.

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Allergy

• Diarrhoea

• Drowsiness

• Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

• Anxiety

• Restlessness

• Stiffness

• Tremor

• Decreased Blood Pressure

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  The medication may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before consuming this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Perinorm Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This medication is an antiemetic that works by inhibiting gastric smooth muscle relaxation caused by dopamine. It improves the response of the gastrointestinal smooth muscles to cholinergic stimulation, which leads to an increase of gastric emptying into the intestines.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Phenytoin, Atropine and Chlorpromazine.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication should not be used in those who suffer from gastrointestinal disorders and parkinson's disease.

• Ques : What is Perinorm injection?

  Ans : Perinorm is a medication which has Metoclopramide as an active element present in it.

• Ques : What is Perinorm injection used for?

  Ans : This injection is used for the treatment, control, and prevention of nausea and vomiting caused due to chemotherapy, radiotherapy and migraine.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Perinorm injection?

  Ans : Diarrhea, Weakness, Fatigue, Hypotension, Allergies, Restlessness, Slow heartbeats, etc are some of the side effects.

• Ques : Can Perinorm Injection be used for nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, radiotherapy and migraine and gastritis?

  Ans : Yes, Perinorm can be used to treat conditions such as vomiting and nausea caused by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, migraine and gastritis.

• Ques : How long do I need to use perinorm injection before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is within 2 hours, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use perinorm injection ?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once a day, as the time interval upto which this medication has an impact is around 24 hours.

• Ques : Should I use perinorm injection empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The action of salts involved in this medication does not depend on using it pre-meal or post-meal.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of perinorm injection?

  Ans : This medication contains salts, which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.

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