Phenykem 50mg Injection

Description

Product Introduction:

Phenykem 50mg Injection is an anticonvulsant (anti-epileptic) medication used primarily to treat and prevent epilepsy and seizures. It works by reducing the abnormal and excessive electrical activity in the brain that causes seizures. Phenykem 50mg Injection is typically administered when oral medication cannot be used, such as in hospitalized patients, or during emergencies.

This medication can be used alone or in combination with other anti-epileptic drugs. It is important to follow the prescribed dose and duration, and gradually increase it under your doctor’s supervision until your condition stabilizes. Phenykem may take several weeks to show full effectiveness, so consistent usage is crucial to ensure benefit and seizure control.

Salt Composition:

• Phenytoin (50mg)

Uses of Phenykem Injection:

1. Treatment and Prevention of Epilepsy/Seizures:
   • Phenykem 50mg Injection is specifically designed to prevent and manage seizures, including grand mal (tonic-clonic) and partial seizures in patients with epilepsy.
   • It works by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause seizures, helping to control their frequency and intensity.

Benefits of Phenykem Injection:

1. Prevents Seizures:
   • By controlling excessive nerve cell activity in the brain, Phenykem helps prevent seizures, reducing their frequency and intensity.
   • This enables patients to maintain a better quality of life by minimizing the physical and psychological burden caused by frequent seizures.
2. Improves Daily Functioning:
   • By controlling seizure activity, Phenykem can help individuals lead a more normal and independent life, reducing confusion, jerking movements, and loss of awareness that typically accompany seizures.
3. Non-Addictive:
   • Phenykem is not associated with physical or psychological dependence (addiction), making it a safer long-term treatment option for epilepsy.

Side Effects of Phenykem Injection:

Most side effects are mild and go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, some may require medical attention if they persist.

• Common Side Effects:
  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Slurred speech
  • Confusion
  • Tremors
  • Vertigo
  • Nervousness
  • Altered walking or gait
  • Constipation

How to Use Phenykem Injection:

• Administration:
  • Phenykem 50mg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional (doctor or nurse) through an intravenous (IV) line in a hospital or clinical setting.
  • Do not attempt to self-administer this injection.
  • Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose and monitor your response to the medication, adjusting as necessary.

How Phenykem Injection Works:

• Phenytoin, the active ingredient in Phenykem 50mg Injection, is an anticonvulsant that works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.
  • It decreases the abnormal and excessive electrical impulses in the brain, which are the primary cause of seizures in epilepsy.
  • By controlling these impulses, Phenytoin helps prevent seizures, thereby helping to reduce the frequency and severity of epileptic events.

Marketer:

• Alkem Laboratories Ltd