DESCRIPTION

Tapenax ER 100 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 100 Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Your doctor may change the dose and time between doses according to your pain level and your needs. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. The most common side effects of this medicine are nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and sleepiness. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms by prescribing you an alternative medicine or by adjusting the dose. The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. You should avoid consumption of alcohol while on this medication. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine as it can cause harmful effects to the developing baby.

INTRODUCTION

In Moderate to severe pain Tapenax ER 100 Tablet helps to relieve moderate to severe pain like toothache, headache, or in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

USE OF

Moderate to severe pain

BENEFITS

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

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Phenylpropanes Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::PAIN ANALGESICS|Action Class::μ-opioid receptor & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI)

HOW TO USE

Tapenax ER 100 Tablet decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : UNSAFE – It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tapenax ER 100 Tablet. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Tapenax ER 100 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 100 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 100 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 100 Tablet, then do not drive. – Kidney : CAUTION – Tapenax ER 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tapenax ER 100 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : CAUTION – Tapenax ER 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tapenax ER 100 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Tapenax ER 100 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Tapenax ER 100 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Dizziness | Vomiting | Sleepiness

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

UNSAFE

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KIDNEY INTERACTION

CAUTION

LIVER INTERACTION

CAUTION

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BOUGHT 

FAQ

Q. Can you become addicted to Tapenax ER 100 Tablet?::: Yes. If you take Tapenax ER 100 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.| Q. What are the risks associated with Tapenax ER 100 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.| Q. What should I avoid while taking Tapenax ER 100 Tablet?::: It is advisable to avoid alcohol, driving, or indulging in any hazardous activity while taking this medicine.| Q. Are there any alternatives to Tapenax ER 100 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. | Q. How to dispose of Tapenax ER 100 Tablet safely?::: Since Tapenax ER 100 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. Finally, throw the bag in the garbage.

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