Package Insert: Information for the User
Enantyum 50 mg/2 ml injectable solution and for infusion
dexketoprofen
Read this package insert carefully before starting to use this medication because it contains important information for you.
6. Contents of the pack and additional information.
Enantyum is an analgesic belonging to the family of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
It is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of moderate to severe acute pain such as postoperative pain, intense renal colic (severe kidney pain), and lower back pain (lumbago), when oral administration is not appropriate.
-If you are allergic to dexketoprofen or any of the other components of this medication (listed in section 6);
-If you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid or another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory;
-If you have asthma or have had asthma attacks, acute rhinitis (a short period of nasal mucosa inflammation), nasal polyps (fleshy formations in the nasal cavity due to allergy), urticaria (skin eruption), angioedema (swelling of the face, eyes, lips, or tongue, or difficulty breathing) or wheezing (noisy breathing due to bronchial spasm) after taking acetylsalicylic acid or another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory;
-If you have had photoallergic or phototoxic reactions (a special form of skin redness or burns exposed to sunlight) during the use of ketoprofen (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory) or fibrates (medicines used to reduce blood fat levels);
-If you have peptic ulcers, stomach or intestinal bleeding, or have had stomach or intestinal bleeding in the past;
Warnings and Precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to use Enantyum
Infections
Enantyum may mask the signs of an infection, such as fever and pain. Therefore, it is possible that Enantyum may delay the appropriate treatment of the infection, which may increase the risk of complications. This has been observed in pneumonia caused by bacteria and bacterial skin infections related to chickenpox. If you take this medication while having an infection and the infection symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor without delay.
During chickenpox, it is recommended to avoid using this medication.
Children and Adolescents
Enantyum has not been studied in children or adolescents. Therefore, safety and efficacy have not been established, and the product should not be used in children or adolescents.
Use of Enantyum with Other Medications
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have used recently, or may need to use any other medication, including those purchased without a prescription. Some medications should not be taken together. Other medications may require a dose change if taken together.
It is especially important to inform your doctor, dentist, or pharmacist if, in addition to Enantyum, you are taking any of the following medications:
Non-recommended associations:
-Acetylsalicylic acid, corticosteroids, and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
-Warfarin, heparin, and other medications used to prevent blood clotting
-Lithium, used to treat some mood disorders
-Metotrexate (cancer and immunosuppressive medication), used at high doses of 15mg/week
- Hidantoínas and phenytoin, used for epilepsy
-Sulfamethoxazole, used for bacterial infections
Associations that require caution:
-Inhibitors of the ECA, diuretics, and angiotensin II antagonists, used for high blood pressure and heart problems
-Pentoxifylline and oxpentifylline, used to treat chronic venous ulcers
-Zidovudine, used to treat viral infections
-Aminoglycoside antibiotics, used for bacterial infections
-Sulfonilureas (e.g. chlorpropamide and glibenclamide), used for diabetes
Associations to be taken into account:
-Quinolones (e.g. ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin) used for bacterial infections
-Ciclosporina or tacrolimus, used to treat immune system diseases and organ transplants
-Streptokinase and other thrombolytic and fibrinolytic medications; that is, medications used to break down blood clots
-Probenecid, used for gout
-Digoxin, used in the treatment of chronic heart failure
-Mifepristone, used for abortion
-Antidepressants of the ISRS type (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
-Antiplatelet agents used to reduce platelet aggregation and blood clot formation.
If you have any doubts about taking other medications with Enantyum, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Pregnancy, Lactation, and Fertility
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or think you may be pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
Do not use Enantyum during the last three months of pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may cause kidney and heart problems in your fetus. It may affect your predisposition and that of your baby to bleed and delay or prolong delivery more than expected.
Do not take Enantyum during the first six months of pregnancy unless it is clearly necessary and as indicated by your doctor. If you need treatment during this period or while trying to become pregnant, you should take the minimum dose for the shortest possible time.
From week 20 of pregnancy, Enantyum may cause kidney problems in your fetus if taken for more than a few days, which may cause low amniotic fluid levels surrounding the baby (oligohydramnios) or narrowing of a blood vessel (ductus arteriosus) in the baby's heart. If you need treatment for more than a few days, your doctor may recommend additional monitoring.
Enantyum is not recommended for use while trying to conceive or while studying a fertility problem.
Regarding potential effects on female fertility, see also section 2, "Warnings and Precautions".
Driving and Operating Machines
Enantyum may slightly affect your ability to use machines and drive, as it may cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you notice these effects, do not use machines or drive until these symptoms disappear. Consult your doctor.
Enantyum contains ethanol and sodium
This medication contains up to 200 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 2 ml ampoule, equivalent to 3 mg/kg/dose (10% v/v). The amount in a 2 ml ampoule of this medication is equivalent to less than 5 ml of beer or 2 ml of wine.
The small amount of alcohol in this medication does not produce any perceptible effect.
This medication contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per dose; that is, it is essentially "sodium-free".
Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
The effective dose should be used for the shortest time necessary to relieve symptoms. If you have an infection, consult a doctor immediately if symptoms (such as fever and pain) persist or worsen (see section 2).
Your doctor will tell you the dose of Enantyum you need, according to the type, severity, and duration of your symptoms. The recommended dose is generally 1 ampoule (50 mg) every 8 – 12 hours. If necessary, a second ampoule may be administered 6 hours after the first administration. In no case should the maximum daily dose of 150 mg of Enantyum (3 ampoules) be exceeded.
Do not use Enantyum for more than two days. Switch to an oral analgesic when possible.
Patients with advanced age and decreased renal function, as well as patients with kidney or liver dysfunction, should not exceed a total daily dose of 50 mg of Enantyum (1 ampoule).
Form of use and administration routes
Enantyum can be administered via intramuscular or intravenous routes (the technical details for intravenous administration are described in section 7).
When administered via intramuscular injection, the solution should be injected immediately after extraction from the amber-colored injection ampoule by slow and deep injection into the muscle.
It should only be used if the solution is transparent and colorless.
Use in children and adolescents
This medication should not be used in children and adolescents (under 18 years old).
If you use more Enantyumthan you should
If you have taken too much medication, immediately inform your doctor or pharmacist or go to the emergency service of your nearest hospital or call the Toxicological Information Service, phone: 91.562.04.20, indicating the medication and the amount taken. Please remember to always carry the medication packaging or this leaflet with you.
Do not use a double dose to compensate for the missed doses. Use the next dose when due (according to section 3 “How to use Enantyum”).
If you have any doubts about the use of this medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
The possible side effects are listed below in order of frequency.
Frequent side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Nausea and/or vomiting and pain at the injection site, reactions at the injection site, including inflammation, hematoma, or hemorrhage.
Less frequent side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Bloody vomiting, low blood pressure, fever, blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, sleep disorders, headache, anemia, abdominal pain, constipation, heavy digestion, diarrhea, dry mouth, hot flashes, skin rash, dermatitis, itching, increased sweating, fatigue, pain, feeling cold.
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Peptic ulcer, bleeding peptic ulcer, or perforated peptic ulcer, high blood pressure, fainting, slow breathing, superficial vein inflammation due to blood clot (superficial thrombophlebitis), isolated heart palpitations (extrasystole), increased heart rate, peripheral edema, laryngeal edema, loss of appetite (anorexia), abnormal sensation, feverish sensation, and chills, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), pruritic skin rash, jaundice, acne, lower back pain, renal pain, frequent urination, menstrual irregularities, prostate irregularities, muscle stiffness, joint stiffness, muscle cramps, abnormal liver tests (blood test), increased blood glucose (hyperglycemia), decreased blood glucose (hypoglycemia), increased triglycerides in the blood (hypertriglyceridemia), ketones in the urine (ketonuria), protein in the urine (proteinuria), liver cell damage (hepatitis), acute renal insufficiency.
Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
Anaphylactic reaction (hypersensitivity reaction that can also lead to collapse), skin ulcers, mouth, eye, and genital area (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell syndrome), facial swelling, lip and throat swelling (angioedema), difficulty breathing due to contraction of respiratory tract muscles (bronchospasm), difficulty breathing, pancreatitis, skin sensitivity and hypersensitivity reactions to light exposure, kidney damage, decreased white blood cell count (neutropenia), decreased platelet count (thrombocytopenia).
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any digestive side effects at the beginning of treatment (e.g. stomach pain or burning or bleeding) or if you have previously experienced any of these side effects due to prolonged treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs. All of the above is especially important if you are elderly.
Stop taking Enantyum as soon as you detect the appearance of skin rash or any mucous membrane lesions (e.g. inside the mouth) or any sign of allergy.
During treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cases of fluid retention and swelling (especially in ankles and legs), increased blood pressure, and heart failure have been reported.
Medicines like Enantyum may be associated with a small increased risk of suffering a heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or a stroke ("cerebral infarction").
In patients with systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease, anti-inflammatory drugs may exceptionally cause isolated cases of fever, headache, and neck stiffness.
The most commonly observed side effects are of a gastrointestinal nature. They may cause peptic ulcers, perforation, or gastrointestinal bleeding, sometimes fatal, especially in elderly patients.
After administration, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, indigestion, abdominal pain, melena, hematemesis, ulcerative stomatitis, worsening of colitis, and Crohn's disease have been reported. Less frequently, gastric wall inflammation (gastritis) has been observed.
Like other NSAIDs, hematological reactions (purpura, aplastic and hemolytic anemia, and more rarely agranulocytosis and medullary hypoplasia) may appear.
Inform your doctor immediately if signs of infection appear or worsen while using Enantyum.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through theSpanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the packaging and on the ampule. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Conserve the ampule in the original packaging to protect it from light.
Do not use this medication if you observe that the solution is not transparent or colorless, or if it shows other signs of deterioration (e.g. particles). Enantyum injectable and infusion solution is indicated for use as a single-dose preparation and should be injected immediately after extraction from the topaz ampule. Unused solution should be discarded (see the following section “Disposal”).
Medications should not be thrown away through drains or in the trash. Dispose of packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of unused packaging and medications. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.
Composition of Enantyum
Appearance of the product and contents of the package:
Enantyum is presented in the form of injectable and infusion solution.
It is presented in containers that contain 1, 5, 6, 10, 20, 50, and 100 glass ampoules of Type I topaz with 2 ml of transparent and colorless solution.
Only some package sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder
Laboratorios Menarini, S.A.
Alfons XII, 587 - Badalona (Barcelona) Spain
Responsible for manufacturing
Alfasigma S.p.A.
Via Enrico Fermi, 1
65020 Alanno (Pescara)
Italy
or
A. Menarini Manufacturing Logistics and Services, s.r.l.
Via Sette Santi n.3 – Florence – Italy
or
Zambon S.p.A.
via della Chimica, 9
36100 Vicenza
Italy
This medicinal product is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area with the following names:
Spain (EMR), Italy: Enantyum
Latvia: Ketesse
Greece: Viaxal
Date of the last review of this leaflet:
Other sources of information
The detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/
7. Information for healthcare professionals
This information is intended solely for healthcare professionals:
Intravenous use:
-Intravenous infusion: the contents of one ampoule (2 ml) of Enantyum must be diluted in a volume of 30 to 100 ml with saline solution, glucose solution, or Ringer lactate.
The diluted solution must be administered by intravenous infusion at a slow rate over 10 – 30 minutes. The solution must always be protected from natural light.
-Intravenous bolus: if necessary, the contents of one ampoule (2 ml) of Enantyum can be administered as an intravenous bolus at a slow rate, in a time not less than 15 seconds.
Enantyum is contraindicated for intrathecal or epidural administration due to its ethanol content.
Instructions for proper use.When administering Enantyum by intravenous bolus, the solution must be injected immediately after extraction from the topaz-colored ampoule.
For intravenous infusion administration, the solution must be diluted aseptically and protected from natural light.
Only transparent and colorless solution should be used.
Compatibilities
Enantyum has been shown to be compatible whenmixed in small volumes(e.g., in a syringe) with injectable solutions of heparin, lidocaine, morphine, and theophylline.
The injectable solution correctly diluted is transparent.
Enantyum dilutedin a volume of 100 mlof saline solution or glucose solution for infusion is compatible with the following injectable solutions: dopamine, heparin, hydrocortisone, lidocaine, morphine, pethidine, and theophylline.
No adsorption of the active ingredient has been observed when diluted solutions of Enantyum have been stored in plastic bags or administration devices made of Ethylvinalacetate (EVA), Propionato de Celulosa (CP), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), and Chloride of Polyvinyl (PVC).
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