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Flupirtine (100mg)
Flupimac 100mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine used to treat acute and chronic pain associated with various conditions such as muscle pain, headache, nerve pain, postoperative pain, and menstrual cramps.
Tablet
Flupimac 100mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective. Some of the common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dryness in mouth, and abdominal bloating. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Flupimac 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Flupimac 100mg Tablet decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
Flupimac 100mg Tablet is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them. Inform your doctor before starting Flupimac 100mg Tablet if you have an underlying liver disease, take alcohol regularly, are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Get your liver function tests done before starting Flupimac 100mg Tablet and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine. Stop taking Flupimac 100mg Tablet and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or yellow-colored urine.
Flupimac 100mg Tablet has shown promise in clinical studies for the treatment of fibromyalgia, although it is not yet formally approved for this condition. Fibromyalgia is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.
Combining Flupimac 100mg Tablet with paracetamol can enhance pain relief compared to using either medication alone. However, it's essential to monitor liver function as both medications can cause liver toxicity.
Yes, Flupimac 100mg Tablet can cause liver toxicity, and its use is contraindicated in patients with underlying liver disease.
Flupimac 100mg Tablet can be used for the relief of pain associated with osteoarthritis and post-orthopedic surgery pain, especially for patients who cannot take NSAIDs due to gastritis concerns.
There have been rare reports of Flupimac 100mg Tablet causing green discoloration of urine; inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.
No, Flupimac 100mg Tablet is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, some animal studies have suggested a potential benefit in exploring its use for this condition.
You may experience withdrawal symptoms such as sweating, tremor, and mood alterations after long-term use of Flupimac 100mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.