Etogesic T Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Etodolac 400 mg+Tolperisone 150 mg
Manufacturer
Zydus Healthcare Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
ETOGESIC T TABLET is a combination of Etodolac and Tolperisone which belongs to the group of medicines called Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Muscle Relaxants respectively. It is used in adults for the management of acute inflammation conditions associated with muscle spasm characterized by weakness, swelling and muscle pain. ETOGESIC T TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with asthma, pain before or after bypass surgery. Consult your doctor before taking ETOGESIC T TABLET. It should be used with caution in patients having liver, kidney, and other heart disease. It is not recommended during pregnancy and in breast feeding mothers, consult your doctor for advice. As the safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients below the age of 18 years have not been established, consult your doctor before taking ETOGESIC T TABLET. It should be used with caution in elderly patients. The most common
Uses
OF ETOGESIC T TABLET Used to manage acute inflammation conditions associated with muscle spasms
How It Works
[GBKEYWORD] act as a painkiller and muscle relaxant where Etodolac works by blocking the effects of prostaglandin (substance produced during injury and inflammation causing pain) pain signals between the brain and nerve endings and Tolperisone blocks the effects of acetylcholine (neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contraction).
Directions for Use
Take ETOGESIC T TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow this medicine and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the right dose depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking ETOGESIC T TABLET are stomach pain, indigestion, heart burn and vomiting. Consult your doctor if the side effects does not improve. USES OF ETOGESIC T TABLET Used to manage acute inflammation conditions associated with muscle spasms HOW ETOGESIC T TABLET WORKS[GBKEYWORD] act as a painkiller and muscle relaxant where Etodolac works by blocking the effects of prostaglandin (substance produced during injury and inflammation causing pain) pain signals between the brain and nerve endings and Tolperisone blocks the effects of acetylcholine (neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contraction). DIRECTIONS FOR USETake ETOGESIC T TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow this medicine and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the right dose depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF ETOGESIC T TABLETCOMMON stomach pain constipation diarrhoea indigestion flatulence gross bleeding/perforation heartburn nausea stomach ulcers vomiting RAREStop taking ETOGESIC T TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: heart problems stroke high blood pressure signs of kidney problems such as loss of appetite, decreased urinary output, fatigue stomach ulcers with bleeding anemia skin allergies stomach pain, yellowing of skin and eyes asthma attacks (asthmatic patients) shortness of breath slurred speech chest pain swelling of the face or throat weakness in one part or side of your body
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYETOGESIC T TABLET is not recommended in pregnancy and must not be taken during last 3 months of pregnancy, as it may cause serious harm to the baby. Consult your doctor before taking ETOGESIC T TABLET. BREASTFEEDINGETOGESIC T TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding woman. Consult your doctor for advice before taking ETOGESIC T TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking ETOGESIC T TABLET because it can aggravate the side effects. KIDNEYETOGESIC T TABLET should be used with caution in patients having kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking ETOGESIC T TABLET. LIVERETOGESIC T TABLET should be used with caution in patients having liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking ETOGESIC T TABLET. ALLERGYDo not take ETOGESIC T TABLET if you are allergic to Etodolac or Tolperisone or any ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSETOGESIC T TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with asthma. Consult your doctor before taking ETOGESIC T TABLET. HEART DISEASEETOGESIC T TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having pain before or after bypass surgery. It should be used with caution in patients having congestive heart failure and other heart problems. Consult your doctor before taking ETOGESIC T TABLET. OTHERSETOGESIC T TABLET is not recommended for use if you have: urticaria (red and itchy skin) Before taking ETOGESIC T TABLET, inform your doctor if you have: high blood pressure stomach ulcers with bleeding skin disease like exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) anaemia Use in pediatrics: As the Safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients below the age of 18 years have not been established, consult your doctor before taking ETOGESIC T TABLET. Use in geriatrics: ETOGESIC T TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients of 65 years and above. Consult your doctor before taking ETOGESIC T TABLET.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking the medicine, tell your doctor if you are taking the following: medicines used to manage high blood pressure (Ex. furosemide, bumetanide) magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide (medicines used to manage heart burn) phenylbutazone, aspirin (medicines used as a pain killer) cyclosporine (medicines used for immunosuppression after organ transplant) medicine used to manage an abnormal heart rhythm (Ex. digoxin) methotrexate (medicine used to manage cancer and auto-immune diseases) lithium (medicine used to manage depression and mania) phenytoin used to manage fits (epilepsy) warfarin (used as a blood thinning agent) glyburide (medicine used to manage type 2 diabetes) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ETOGESIC T TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose include drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain (upper abdomen pain), gastrointestinal bleeding. SYNOPSIS Drug : Etodolac, Tolperisone Pharmacological Category : Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs, Muscle Relaxants Therapeutic Indication : Pain associated with muscle spasms Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep ETOGESIC T TABLET out of reach of children Store at normal temperature
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Last Updated
21 Dec 2022