Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Paracetamol
Chemical Class
Cholinergic muscarinic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiparkinson Agents and Muscle Relaxants pharmacological group
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
N02BE01
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Orphenadrine is a muscle relaxer. Orphenadrine is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such a...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Cholinergic muscarinic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiparkinson Agents and Muscle Relaxants pharmacological group
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiparkinson Agents and Muscle Relaxants pharmacological group
It belongs to Cholinergic muscarinic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiparkinson Agents and Muscle Relaxants pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Orphenadrine is 269.40. Its pKa is 9.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
100 mg — 12 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take orphenadrine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Orphenadrine may be habit-forming. Never share orphenadrine w
3
Child · Oral
5 to 13.33 mg/kg — 8 hourly
Safety Alerts
You should not use orphenadrine if you are allergic to it, or if you have: urination problems
an enlarged prostate
a blockage in your stomach or intestines
trouble swallowing
or myasthenia gravis
Important Warnings
You should not take orphenadrine if you have urination problems, an enlarged prostate , glaucoma , a stomach ulcer or blockage in your digestive tract, trouble swallowing, or myasthenia gravis
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Orphenadrine may cause serious side effects. Stop using orphenadrine and call your doctor at once if you have: a light-headed feelinglike you might pass outpainful or difficult urinationlittle or no urinationconfusionanxietyagitationtremorshallucinationsor pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest. Common side effects of orphenadrine may include: dizziness
Drug Interactions
Taking orphenadrine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Ask your doctor before taking a sleeping pill
narcotic pain medicine
prescription cough medicine
a muscle relaxer
or medicine for anxiety
depression
or seizures . Other drugs may interact with orphenadrine
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
Storage
Tab, Inj Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 501.39
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 100 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 100Rs 501.39
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