Tapal 50mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
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Description
Tapal tablets are a strong painkiller used to treat severe pain in adults. Tapal tablets belong to a class of opioid medicine that reduces severe pain by changing the normal response of the brain and
nervous system towards pain. Tapal tablets should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. The duration and dose of taking medicine vary depending on the patient’s condition and age. Tapal tablets have a habit-forming potential and may cause psychological and physical dependence (inability to function without medicine) and hence should not be stopped suddenly without consulting your doctor. Tapal tablets' side effects include headaches, heartburn, stomach pain, dry mouth, and difficulty falling or staying asleep. Consult your doctor before starting the dose of Tapal tablets and get complete information on its potential side effects and benefits.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹225.33 |
| You Save | ₹33.67 (13% on MRP) |
| Contains | Tapentadol(50.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Moderate to severe pain |
| Side effects | Feeling sick, sleepiness, increased sweating, dry mouth, dizziness |
| Therapy | ANALGESIC FOR SEVERE PAIN |
Uses
- Moderate to severe acute and chronic pain
Contraindications
- If you’re allergic to Tapentadol or any of the ingredients present in the medicine.
- If you are taking medications classified as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (class of medicine used in the treatment of depression).
- If you have asthma or severe breathing problems.
- If you have paralytic ileus (condition where muscle contractions that move food through your intestines are temporarily paralyzed).
- If you have acute kidney or liver impairment
Side effects
- Nausea
- Drowsiness
- Heartburn
- Stomach pain
- Feeling very tired
- Anxiety
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Tapal tablets during pregnancy?
A:
No, Tapal tablets are not safe to be taken during pregnancy as it is known to cause withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. However, if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant while taking a Tapal tablet, consult your doctor immediately.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Tapal tablets while breastfeeding?
A:
Avoid taking Tapal tablet while breastfeeding as it is found to be excreted in breast milk. It is advised to consult your doctor before starting any medication. If you notice your child sleeping more than usual, facing any breathing difficulty, or can’t suckle, immediately consult your doctor.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken Tapal tablets?
A:
No, it is not safe to drive when taking a Tapal tablet as it is known to cause impairment of mental and physical abilities required while driving a car. It may induce sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, blur your vision and impair your ability to think and concentrate and hence not recommended to drive a vehicle when under this medication.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with the Tapal tablets?
A:
No, alcohol must be avoided with a Tapal tablet as it increases sleepiness and symptoms of severe side effects that can be life-threatening.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are taking any other medications.
- You have severe breathing problems.
- You have suffered any head injury or brain disorders.
- You have liver or kidney problems.
- You suffer from any pancreas disease.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Tapal tablets contain an active ingredient Tapentadol that acts by changing the normal response of the brain and nervous system towards pain and thereby giving relief from moderate to severe pain.
Directions for Use
- Tapal tablets must be taken as per the doctor’s prescription, preferably at the same time every day.
- Tapal tablets can be taken with or without food.
- Make sure to swallow the Tapal tablet as a whole and do not chew, crush or break them.
- Do not suddenly stop taking medicine without prior consultation with your doctor, as you may develop withdrawal symptoms.
- After taking the Tapal tablet, if you experience sweating, increased pulse, difficulty breathing, or any discomfort that doesn’t go away, immediately consult your doctor or the nearest emergency hospital....
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Tapal tablets may adversely interact with medications to treat depression such as paroxetine to cause fits and seizures and may even lead to coma (as the brain activity is suppressed significantly).
- Tapal tablets may cause breathing difficulties, increased sleepiness, and even coma when taken along with medicines to treat pain (morphine), medicines to treat cough (codeine) and medicines for allergy (cetirizine, diphenhydramine). ...
- Tapal tablets become less effective when taken with medicines to treat tuberculosis like rifampicin.
Interactions with food items
- Tapal tablet may interact adversely with
- St. John’s Wort (herbal medicine for depression) -Tapal tablet may increase the central nervous system depressant activities of St. John's Wort
- Tyramine containing dietary supplements (milk, cheese, oats, chicken, tuna fish and nuts)- suppress the brain activity abnormally and even cause coma.
Storage and disposal
Tapal tablets must be stored in a dry place, away from sunlight, at room temperature away from the reach of children. It must be disposed of so that it is out of reach of children and cannot be consumed by pets...
Dosage
Overdose
Symptoms of an overdose of Tapal tablet can be fatal and include increased heartbeat, decrease in blood pressure, watery eyes, vomiting and even coma. If you happen to take too much of the Tapal tablet, reach out to your doctor or the nearest hospital immediately....
Missed a Dose
Tapal tablets must be taken as prescribed by your doctor. If you have missed a dose, take it immediately when you remember it. However, you should skip a missed dose when enough time has passed, and it is time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose of Tapal tablet to make up for the missed dose. This may lead to overdosing....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I give Tapal tablets to children?
A: No, Tapal tablets should not be given to children below 18 as the safety and efficacy of Tapal tablets in children have not been studied and lack required data.
Q: What other precautions should I take while taking a Tapal tablet?
A: During the first few days of taking the Tapal tablet, you may experience some breathing discomfort, especially if you are more than 65 or have any existing breathing problems. Consult your doctor immediately if you observe any problems in breathing.
After taking the Tapal tablet, if you experience sweating, increased pulse, difficulty breathing, or any discomfort that doesn’t go away, immediately consult your doctor or the nearest emergency hospital.
Q: Can I stop taking the Tapal tablet suddenly?
A: No, you should not stop taking a Tapal tablet suddenly without consulting your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like nausea (feeling sick), weakness, restlessness, irritation, increased heart rate, and increased breathing.
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