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MOL Plus Injection

Salt Composition: PARACETAMOL

₹283.00₹434.06

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Categories: Cardiology

Conditions: Transplant

Product Introduction

MOL Plus Injection contains paracetamol as its active ingredient. It belongs to the class of analgesics and antipyretics. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever. It is also used in combination with opioid analgesics to manage moderate to severe pain in adult and paediatric patients 2 years and older. It works by changing how the body senses pain and by reducing body temperature. Do not take MOL Plus Injection if you are allergic to paracetamol or any other ingredients, or if you have severe liver disease. Inform your doctor if you have liver disease or kidney problems. Notify your doctor if you have a history of alcohol abuse. This medicine can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during treatment. The most common side effects in adult patients are nausea, vomiting, headache, and insomnia. In paediatric patients, the most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, constipation, and pruritus. This medicine will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer this medicine.

Uses

Mild to moderate pain To reduce fever Moderate to severe pain in combination with opioid analgesics

How it works

Mol plus injection reduces fever by inhibiting the formulation and release of hormone-like substances (prostaglandins) in the CNS and by inhibiting substances like endogenous pyrogens at the hypothalamic thermoregulator center. The analgesic activity of Mol plus injection is by inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes, particularly COX-3, in the CNS.

How to Use

Mol plus injection will be given by infusion into your veins. Your physician will decide the dose and duration of the infusion based on your disease condition. Do not self-administer the injection. This will take over 15 minutes. Generally, it is given every 4 to 6 hours or as needed to relieve pain or reduce fever.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Itchy skin Constipation Nausea Vomiting Headache Insomnia Agitation Serious Liver injury Pneumonitis Skin reactions

Expert Tips

This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. The medicine will be injected slowly over 15 minutes. A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine. Do not consume alcohol while taking this injection. This medicine is safe when administered during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

References

  1. Perfalgan 10mg/ml Solution for Infusion - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). www.medicines.org.uk. Published May 2021. Accessed May 16, 2023. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/60/smpc
  2. Acetaminophen Injection - Highlights of Prescribing Information.; 2021. Accessed May 16, 2023. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2021/204957s000lbl.pdf
  3. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Antipyretics-Analgesics, 7th edition, 2013, 206-207.
  4. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basics of Therapeutics, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, and Analgesic Agents; Pharmacotherapy of Gout, 12th edition, 2011, 982-984.

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: safe Mol plus injection can be used during pregnancy. However, inform your physician if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy during the treatment.

Lungs: safe Mol plus injection can be used in patients with lung disorders. Inform your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.

Breastfeeding: safe Mol plus injection can be used during breast-feeding. Inform your physician if you are nursing a child.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS