Flupirtine
About Flupirtine
This drug helps in treating pain caused due to menstrual cramps, tension headache, cancer, trauma, surgeries. Avoid using this drug if you are using it with other medicines. These medications may lead to liver injury and if you are allergic to any ingredient contained within this drug.
The dosage for this medication should be determined by the doctor based on your medical history and current condition. The usual dose is either 100 or 200 mg per day depending on the severity of the condition.
Take exactly as directed (do not increase dose or frequency); most adverse effects are related to excessive use. Take with food or milk. While using this medication, avoid alcohol and other prescription or OTC medications that contain acetaminophen.
Maintain adequate hydration (2-3 L/day of fluids unless instructed to restrict fluid intake). This medication will not reduce inflammation; consult prescriber for anti-inflammatory, if needed.
Report unusual bleeding (stool, mouth, urine) or bruising; unusual fatigue and weakness; change in elimination patterns; or change in color of urine or stool.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Flupirtine
Pain Relief
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Flupirtine ?
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Flupirtine ?
Nausea Or Vomiting
Itching Or Rash
Dryness In Mouth
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Flupirtine
Is It safe with alcohol?
This drug may cause excessive drowsinessif alcohol is consumed during the course of medication.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
The drug may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This drug is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
It may cause dizziness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
The dose may need to be decreased in patients with underlying kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with underlying kidney disease. Please Consult your doctor.Does this affect liver function?
Should be used cautiously in patients with an underlying liver disease. Please consult your doctor. Use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is time for the next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Doctor consultation is advised if an overdose is suspected.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Flupirtine
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Flupirtine as ingredient
- Pruf P 100 mg/325 mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Flugesic-P Tablet
Lupin Ltd
- FLUCENT P 100MG/325MG TABLET
Crescent Therapeutics Ltd
- Ketoflam T 100 Mg/8 Mg Tablet
Lupin Ltd
- Vasnerv P 100Mg/325Mg Tablet
Winmark Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Flugesic 100Mg Capsule
Lupin Ltd
- Flit 100Mg Capsule
Sigmund Promedica
- Expirtin 100Mg Capsule
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Ketoflam 400Mg Tablet Sr
Lupin Ltd
- Lupirtin 400mg Tablet SR
Lupin Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This drug is an analgesic which works by upregulating Bcl-2, increasing glutathione level, activating an important potassium channel, and delaying calcium retention capacity loss of inter-mitochondrial membrane. It also acts as an NMDA receptor antagonist without binding to the receptor.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Flupirtine ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Interaction with Disease
FAQs about Flupirtine
Ques : What is this Flupirtine used for?
Ans : This drug helps in treating pain caused due to menstrual cramps, tension headache, cancer, trauma, surgeries.
Ques : What are the storage conditions of this Flupirtine?
Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.
Ques : What are the side effects of Flupirtine?
Ans : Certain common as well as serious side effects such as:
- Fatigue
- Trouble sleeping
- Liver impairment acute cholestatic hepatitis
- Increase in blood bilirubin
Ques : What is the mode of action of Flupirtine?
Ans : This drug is an analgesic which works by upregulating Bcl-2, increasing glutathione level, activating an important potassium channel, and delaying calcium retention capacity loss of inner-mitochondrial membrane. It also acts as an NMDA receptor antagonist without binding to the receptor.
Ques : What is the duration of effect of Flupirtine?
Ans : The duration of the effect of this medication depends on the dose and form of administration.
Ques : Is Flupirtine safe for usage?
Ans : Yes, this medication is safe if taken as prescribed by a doctor.
Ques : How is this Flupirtine administered?
Ans : This medication is administered orally.
References
Flupirtine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/flupirtine
Flupirtiner-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06623
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