pridinol

Action and Spectrum

Actions and Spectrum 

pridinol acts as a central muscle relaxant. It exerts its effects by acting on the central nervous system (CNS). It may inhibit the transmission of nerve signals involved in muscle contraction.

Drug Interaction

Adverse Reaction

Frequency not defined  

GI disturbances 

Transient hypotension 

Drowsiness 

Black Box Warning

Black Box Warning 

None

Contraindication / Caution

Contraindication/Caution: 

None 

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pregnancy consideration: 

Pregnancy category: N/A 

Lactation: Excretion into human milk is unknown  

Pregnancy Categories:         

Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester. 

<b>Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.  

Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women. 

Category D: adequate data with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits. 

Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women. 

Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category. 

Pharmacology

Pharmacology  

pridinol’s antispasmodic action involves its ability to inhibit abnormal and involuntary muscle contractions. This is beneficial in conditions characterized by muscle spasms, such as back pain, neck pain, and spasticity associated disorders. 

Pharmacodynamics 

pridinol can have central nervous system depressant effects, leading to drowsiness, sedation, and impaired cognitive function. 

By reducing muscle spasms and tension, pridinol can also indirectly contribute to pain relief.  

Pharmacokinetics 

Absorption   

pridinol is absorbed rapidly from the gastrointestinal tract. 

Distribution 

pridinol is distributed throughout the body, including the central nervous system (CNS).  

Metabolism 

pridinol undergoes metabolism in the liver.  

Elimination and excretion 

pridinol is excreted from the body through the kidneys.

Adminstartion

Administration 

pridinol is administered orally and it is available in the form of tablet or capsule. 

Patient Information Leaflet

Patient information leaflet 

Generic Name: pridinol 

Why do we use pridinol? 

pridinol is under experiment and used to treat muscle spasms, which are involuntary contractions of muscles that can be painful and uncomfortable. pridinol may be indicated for the relief of back pain associated with muscle spasms. pridinol can be part of the treatment plan for conditions characterized by spasticity.