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Tapenax ER 50 Tablet

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Tapenax ER 50 Tablet is a product of Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Composition: Tapentadol (50mg)

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All Details About Tapenax ER 50 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Tapenax ER 50 Tablet

Description:

Tapenax ER 50 Tablet is a medicine used to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults. It is used to treat many conditions such as headache, fever, period pain, toothache, and colds. It effectively alleviates pain when other treatments fail to relieve your pain.

Tapenax ER 50 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The addiction/habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high.

Nausea, drowsiness, vomiting and dizziness are some of the side effects of this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have any problems related to heart, liver or kidney. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Uses:

  • Moderate to severe pain

Directions For Use:

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. Tapenax ER 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Tapenax

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tapenax ER 50 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tapenax ER 50 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tapenax ER 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tapenax ER 50 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
If you feel drowsy, dizzy, have blurred vision or a slow reaction time while taking Tapenax ER 50 Tablet, then do not drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tapenax ER 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tapenax ER 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Tapenax ER 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tapenax ER 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Tapenax ER 50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

FAQs:

Can you become addicted to Tapenax ER 50 Tablet?

Affirmative. If you take Tapenax ER 50 Tablet too much or for a long time, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence) or cause an overdose. So it is important to take it only as directed by your doctor.

What are the risks associated with Tapenax ER 50 Tablet overdose?

Symptoms of an overdose include difficult, fast or slow, or troubled breathing, or pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin. Call your doctor right away if you notice these symptoms.

What should I avoid while taking Tapenax ER 50 Tablet?

It is advisable to avoid alcohol, driving, or indulging in any hazardous activity while taking this medicine.

Are there any alternatives to Tapenax ER 50 Tablet?

There are many alternatives to this medicine. However, you should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before making any change to the dosage or type of medicine you take.

How to dispose of Tapenax ER 50 Tablet safely?

Since Tapenax ER 50 Tablet is an opioid medicine, it's important you dispose of any unwanted medicine safely as it can lead to inappropriate use. Simply remove the medicine from their original packet and mix them with something undesirable, such as used coffee grounds, dirt, or cat/dog litter. This makes the medicine less appealing to children and pets and unrecognizable to someone who might intentionally go through the trash looking for drugs. After this put the mixture in something you can close (a re-sealable zipper storage bag to prevent the drug from leaking or spilling out. Ultimately, throw the bag in the garbage.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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