Eprisan SR Capsule 5'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Eperisone 150 mg
Manufacturer
Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
Variant
5 Capsule(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT EPRISAN SR CAPSULEEPRISAN SR CAPSULE contains Eperisone, which belongs to the group of medicines called Muscle Relaxants. It is used to manage and improve the myotonic condition of the muscles caused by neck-shoulder arm syndrome (a condition causing muscle pain and stiffness in the neck, arm, and shoulder region), scapulohumeral periarthritis (a condition causing muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint), and low back pain (a painful condition affecting the lower region of the spine due to a muscle or ligament injury). The myotonic condition ca
Uses
wasting and weakness of the muscle when its functional ability to relax is impaired. It is also used to manage spastic paralysis (loss of muscle function along with pain and muscle stiffness) caused by a spinal or neurological disorder, trauma, cerebral palsy, tumour in the spine, etc. EPRISAN SR CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with liver function disorders. EPRISAN SR CAPSULE is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy unless recommended by your doctor. EPRISAN SR CAPSULE is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women. Its safety and efficiency for use in children have not been established. Consult your doctor for advice before taking EPRISAN SR CAPSULE. The most common
How It Works
EPRISAN SR CAPSULE works by blocking the voltage-gated sodium channel in the brain stem. As a result, it stops nerve signals and aids in the relaxation of muscles.
Directions for Use
Take EPRISAN SR CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose, frequency, and duration of management for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking EPRISAN SR CAPSULE may include weakness, light-headedness, fatigue, sleepiness, insomnia, headache, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and thirst. Consult your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen or persist. USES OF EPRISAN SR CAPSULE Manage and improves the myotonic condition (wasting and weakness) of the muscle Manage spastic muscle paralysis HOW EPRISAN SR CAPSULE WORKSEPRISAN SR CAPSULE works by blocking the voltage-gated sodium channel in the brain stem. As a result, it stops nerve signals and aids in the relaxation of muscles. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake EPRISAN SR CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose, frequency, and duration of management for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF EPRISAN SR CAPSULECOMMON weakness, light-headedness, fatigue sleepiness, insomnia, headache nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and thirst RAREStop taking EPRISAN SR CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: severe allergic reaction
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYEPRISAN SR CAPSULE is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy unless recommended by your doctor. Contact your doctor before taking EPRISAN SR CAPSULE. BREASTFEEDINGEPRISAN SR CAPSULE is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking EPRISAN SR CAPSULE. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel weakness, sleepiness, or light-headedness after taking EPRISAN SR CAPSULE. LIVEREPRISAN SR CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with a disorder of liver function. Consult your doctor before taking EPRISAN SR CAPSULE. ALLERGYEPRISAN SR CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Eperisone. OTHERSUse in pediatrics: As its safety and effectiveness in children is not established yet, consult your doctor about the risk and benefits before taking EPRISAN SR CAPSULE. Use in geriatrics: EPRISAN SR CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly patients. Contact your doctor before taking EPRISAN SR CAPSULE.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: methocarbamol (a medicine used to manage muscle spasms or stiffness) Overdosage: If you or anyone else have accidentally taken too much of EPRISAN SR CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital as overdosage can result in abnormal heart function. SYNOPSIS Drug : Eperisone Pharmacological Category : Muscle Relaxant Therapeutic Indication : Muscle spasm or pain Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule MORE INFORMATION keep EPRISAN SR CAPSULE out of reach from children store at room temperature
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Last Updated
30 Sep 2022