Indications

Nikethamide Injection is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms: Central nervous system stimulant, Barbiturate overdose

Interaction

Additive pressor effects with sympathomimetics or MAOIs. Increased risk of cardiac arrythmias with some anaesthetics (halothane, enflurane, isoflurane). May mask the effects of neuromuscular blockers. Increased risk of convulsions with bupropion.

Contraindications

Porphyria, epilepsy or other convulsive disorders, cerebral oedema, cerebrovascular accident, head injury, acute severe asthma, physical obstruction of the airway, severe hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, hyperthyroidism, phaeochromocytoma.

Side Effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Nikethamide Injection: Skin irritation, Eye irritation, Respiratory irritation.