TAPENTADOL

Overview

TAPENTADOL is a Schedule H drug.
This medication is an analgesic, prescribed for moderate to severe acute pain. It works by changing the way the body responds to pain. Tapentadol decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Usage

TAPENTADOL is generally used to treat: Pain, Neuropathic Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• Do not use tapentadol if you have used a MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days.
• You should not use this medicine if you have severe breathing problems, or a bowel obstruction.
• You should not use this medication if you are allergic to tapentadol.
• Tapentadol may be habit forming. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction.
• Do not give this medicine to a child.Take tapentadol exactly as prescribed. Follow all directions on your prescription label.
• Tapentadol can slow or stop your breathing, especially when you start using this medicine or whenever your dose is changed.
• Never take tapentadol in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.
• Take this medicine with a full glass of waterDo not crush, break, or open an extended-release pill. Swallow it whole to avoid exposure to a potentially fatal dose.
• Tapentadol can cause constipation. Talk to your doctor before using a laxative or stool softener to treat or prevent this side effect.
• While using this medicine, you may need frequent blood tests.
• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
• Never crush or break a tapentadol pill to inhale the powder or mix it into a liquid to inject the drug into your vein.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up a missed dose.
• This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how tapentadol will affect you.

Symptoms of Overdosage

TAPENTADOL over-dosage can result in: Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Drowsiness, Cold, Fainting, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

TAPENTADOL : Heartburn, Indigestion, Constipation, Nausea, Head Headache, Abdomen Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Drowsiness, Dizziness, Body Pain, Chills, Cough, Fever, Vomit, Frightening Dreams, Decreased Appetite, Muscle Stiffness, Weakness (generalized), Abdomen Discomfort

Serious Side-Effects

TAPENTADOL : Seizure, Muscle Pain, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Body Pain, Difficulty Urinating, Pain With Urination, Difficulty Breathing, Loss Of Voice, Lower Back Pain, Body Loss Of Movement, Face Discoloration, Neck Discoloration, Arms Discoloration, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Difficult To Wake From Sleep

Rare Side-Effects

TAPENTADOL : Serotonin Syndrome, Hives, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Forgetfulness, Drowsiness, Irregular Heartbeat, Restless Or Irritability, Joint Pain, Pale Skin, Fingers Blue Colored Skin, Slurred Speech, Face Swelling, Swollen Lips, Hands Swelling, Eyes Swelling, Chest Discomfort, Difficulty Talking, Difficulty Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Hallucinations, Loss Of Coordination, Agitation

Disease Interactions

TAPENTADOL can interfere with: Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Intestinal Obstruction, Enterocolitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Acute Liver Failure, Premature Aging, Acute Renal Failure, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Drug Dependence, Shock, Hypotension, Injury, Brain Tumor, Asphyxia Neonatorum, Respiratory Failure, Gall Bladder Disease, Bile Duct Disease, Seizure, Urinary Retention

Technical Classification

TAPENTADOL is categorized as: NARCOTIC ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with TAPENTADOL as Ingredient

ACUTAP 100MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 100.0 MG
ACUTAP 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
ACUTAP P 50MG/325MG TAB	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
ALENFAST 100MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 100.0 MG
ALENFAST 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
CYNDOL 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
CYNDOL 75MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 75.0 MG
DOL PROXYVON 100MG TAB ER	TAPENTADOL 100.0 MG
DOL PROXYVON 100MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 100.0 MG
DOL PROXYVON 50MG CAP SR	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
DOL PROXYVON 50MG TAB ER	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
DOL PROXYVON 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
DOL PROXYVON 75MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 75.0 MG
DUOVOLT 100MG TAB ER	TAPENTADOL 100.0 MG
DUOVOLT 50MG TAB ER	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
DUOVOLT 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
DUOVOLT 75MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 75.0 MG
LUCYNTA 100MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 100.0 MG
NIAP 100MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 100.0 MG
PROXYVON FORTE 50MG/325MG TAB	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
TAP DUO TAB	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG, PARACETAMOL
TAPAL -ER- 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
TAPAL 100MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 100.0 MG
TAPAL 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50 MG
TAPAL 75MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 75.0 MG
TAPAL ER 100MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 100 MG
TAPAL ER 150MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 150.0 MG
TAPAL ER 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50 MG
TAPAL P TAB	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
TAPCYNTA 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
TAPENAX ER 100MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 100.0 MG
TAPENAX ER 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50 MG
TAPENTA 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
TAPFREE 100 TAB ER	TAPENTADOL 100.0 MG, PARACETAMOL
TAPFREE 50MG/325MG TAB ER	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
TAPFREE ER 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50 MG
TOP MONO 25MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 25.0 MG
TOP MONO 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
TRANSDOL 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
TYDOL 100MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 100.0 MG
TYDOL 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
VORTH TP 100MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 100.0 MG
VORTH TP 50MG TAB ER	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
VORTH TP 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
VORTH TP 75MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 75.0 MG
VORTH TP PLUS 50MG/325MG TAB	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG
ZEROID 50MG TAB	TAPENTADOL 50.0 MG