Prolet 12.5mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Prolet 12.5 MG Description
Prolet 12.5 mg tablet is a prescription medicine containing Primidone. It is used to treat epilepsy and relieves symptoms like muscle spasms, stiff muscles, wtc.
Product Summary
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| Contains | Primidone(12.5 Mg) |
| Uses | epilepsy |
| Side effects | visual disturbances, nausea, apathy, ataxia, involuntary eye movement, excessive tiredness |
| Therapy | ANTI-EPILEPTIC |
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Uses of Prolet 12.5 MG
- Epilepsy
Contraindications of Prolet 12.5 MG
- Allergy to primidone or any other excipients
- Acute intermittent porphyria
- Concomitant use with certain classes of medicinal product
Side effects of Prolet 12.5 MG
- Visual disturbances
- Nausea
- Apathy
- Ataxia
- Involuntary eye movement
- Excessive tiredness
- Dizziness
- Difficulty coordinating movements
- Loss of appetite
Precautions and Warnings of Prolet 12.5 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I use Prolet 12.5mg tablets during pregnancy?
A:
You should not use Prolet 12.5mg during pregnancy, as primidone has shown serious birth defects when administered during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you get pregnant while taking this medication or plan to get pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Is it safe to take Prolet 12.5mg while breastfeeding?
A:
Breastfeeding is not recommended as it may increase the risk of sedation and weight gain in infants.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken a Prolet 12.5mg?
A:
Prolet 12.5mg tablet increases the risk of drowsiness and visual disturbances; therefore, driving should be avoided if these side effects are seen.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Prolet 12.5mg?
A:
Consumption of Prolet 12.5mg tablet may intensify the side effects like dizziness and therefore should be avoided.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have hypertension
- You have myoclonic fits
- You have liver or kidney problems
- You have impaired respiratory function
- You are depressed with suicidal behaviour
- You are allergic to primidone or any other excipients
- You are taking prescription or non-prescription medications, vitamins, minerals or nutritional supplements
Mode of Action of Prolet 12.5 MG
How Does It Work?
Primidone is an anticonvulsant; it works by decreasing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Directions for Use of Prolet 12.5 MG
- Take this tablet for the dose and duration prescribed by your physician
- Do not break, chew or crush this tablet
- Swallow the tablet with a glass of water
Interactions of Prolet 12.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Antiviral medicines, anti-infectious agents and antifungal agents like voriconazole may have lower plasma concentrations as a result of accelerated metabolism caused by primidone
- Co-administration of pyrimidone with St John's Wort reduces its efficacy and decreases the plasma concentration of primidone
- For drugs the following drugs, there is a risk of lower plasma concentrations due to accelerated metabolism caused by primidone and dose adjustments might be needed:
- Drugs affecting the nervous system: oxycodone
- Anticoagulant drugs: dabigatran, ticagrelor
- Anti-neoplastic agents: tyrosine kinase inhibitors
- Cardiovascular agents: bosentan, nimodipine
- Hormonal agents: abiraterone, ulipristal
- Drugs affecting the nervous system when co-administered with primidone may also have an increased risk of additive CNS depression
Storage and disposal of Prolet 12.5 MG
- Keep it in a cool and dry place away from sunlight and moisture
- Keep the medication away from the reach of children and pets
- Do not flush the unneeded or expired tablets
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the safe way of discarding the tablets
Dosage of Prolet 12.5 MG
Overdose
In case of overdose, you may experience symptoms like visual disturbance, loss of consciousness and rash. You should contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital if these symptoms occur....
Missed a Dose
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is approaching, skip the missing dose. Instead, use your next dose at the same time every day. Do not take two tablets at once....
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is there anything I should do before commencing the treatment?
A: Before initiating the treatment, you should inform the doctor about previous hypersensitivity reactions, medical and surgical history, allergies and current prescription or non-prescription medication. Also, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
Q: Can I take Prolet 12.5mg tablet with other medications for epilepsy?
A: The combination of two or more tablets depends on an individual basis. In a few patients, primidone monotherapy is efficient to bring on the beneficial effects; however, larger doses or combinations may be required when seizures are more frequent and severe. Do not self medicate.
Q: I am a patient with renal insufficiency, is there anything I should know before starting the treatment?
A: Conditions like renal insufficiency decrease the renal elimination of primidone in patients; therefore, dose adjustments are needed according to biological monitoring and clinical response. Make sure you inform the doctor about your condition and your current medications.
Q: Can I stop this medication when I feel better?
A: You should not stop this medication as sudden withdrawal may induce convulsive fits. Instead, please continue the entire duration of the treatment and if you are experiencing side effects and want to stop the medication, talk to your doctor about it.
References
- Primidone SERB 50mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 14 April 2022]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2941/smpc#gref
- Primidone: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2022 [cited 14 April 2022]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682023.html#side-effects
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PROLET
Expires on or After
17/08/2024
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