Antrenex® Tablet: Each tablet contains Oxyphenonium Bromide INN 5 mg.
**Antrenex® is a preparation of Oxyphenonium bromide used for the treatment of visceral smooth muscle spasm.
Mode of action:
The drug inhibits excessive concentration of acetylcholine at the end of parasympathetic nerves. Thus the spasm is reduced or inhibited.
Gastrointestinal spasm and hypermotility, as adjuvant in PUD, spasm of esophageal and pyloric sphincter, spasm associated with carcinoma, intestinal colic, spastic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.
Usually 1-2 tablets, 3-4 times daily is recommended. Dose can be increased upto 2-3 tablets, several times daily according to severity. Treatment should be continued until the symptoms subside.
There is no data available about the safety of the drug in pregnancy and lactation, so it should not be used in pregnancy and lactating mother.
The drug should be used with caution in elderly, hyperthermia and in patients with heart disease.
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.