Opilon

What is it?

A selective ul-blocker available as film-coated, pale yellow tablets containing 40mg of thymoxamine as hydrochloride.

Medical Uses

Short-term treatment of Raynaud's disease (a disease affecting the arteries of the fingers which makes them liable to spasm when the hands are cold).

Dosage

Adults, 1 tablet 4 times each day increasing to 2 tablets, 4 times each day if condition does not respond. If no significant improvement after -2 weeks, drug should be withdrawn.

Special Care

Diabetes.

Avoid Use

Children, pregnancy, breastfeeding, active liver disease.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Antihypertensives, TCADs.

Known Side Effects

Headache, vertigo, flushing of face, gastrointestinal upset, rash. Drug should be withdrawn if liver function is affected.

Manufacturer

Hansam.