Tapentadol
About Tapentadol
Tapentadol is used to alleviate moderate to severe pain. Pain is an unpleasant sensory and expressive experience caused by real or potential tissue injury.
Tapentadol composed of Tapentadol; it acts directly on opioid receptors in the central nervous system, reducing feelings of pain by interfering with the way neurons convey pain between the brain and the body.
Tapentadol should be taken only if prescribed by the doctor. The possible common side effects of Tapentadol are constipation, nausea, sleepiness, vomiting, tiredness, headache, dizziness, and abdominal pain. Report to your healthcare provider if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any content of this medicine before taking Tapentadol. If you have asthma or breathing problems, gastrointestinal obstruction, and paralysis of the gut or ileus, please let your doctor know before prescribing Tapentadol to you. Inform your doctor if you are experiencing acute poisoning from alcohol, sleeping pills, pain relievers, or other psychotropic medications. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Do not discontinue Tapentadol without first consulting your doctor, and your doctor may gradually reduce the dose to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Uses of Tapentadol
Medicinal Benefits
Tapentadol is a strong painkiller that belongs to the class of opioids and is used for treating moderate to severe pain. Tapentadol acts directly on opioid receptors in the central nervous system, reducing feelings of pain by interfering with the way neurons convey pain between the brain and the body. Thus, it relieves the pain that occurs due to various medical conditions.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Tapentadol
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Somnolence
- Decreased appetite
- Anxiety
- Confusion
- Hallucination
- Sleep problem
- Abnormal dreams
- Trembling
- Flushing
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Dry mouth
- Itching
- Increased sweating
- Rash
- Muscle cramps
- Feeling of weakness
- Fatigue
- Feeling of body temperature change
Drug Warnings
If you are hypersensitive or allergic to any of the ingredients in Tapentadol, do not take it. Please do not stop taking Tapentadol without first consulting your doctor, as this may result in withdrawal symptoms. If you are pregnant or nursing, do not take the Tapentadol unless your doctor has recommended it. Tapentadol may cause drowsiness and blurred vision; therefore, drive only if you are awake. Tapentadol is not recommended for children because its safety and effectiveness have not been proven. Drinking alcohol while taking Tapentadol may cause drowsiness and fatigue. If you are having suicidal thoughts, consult a doctor right away.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Tapentadol may interact with certain antidepressants or antipsychotics (e.g. duloxetine, venlafaxine, escitalopram, desvenlafaxine, quetiapine, linezolid), tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline), anticonvulsant (e.g. pregabalin), narcotic analgesics (e.g. naloxone, oxycodone), medicine for anxiety and seizures (e.g. diazepam, alprazolam).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Tapentadol interacts with disease conditions including impaired GI motility, infectious diarrhoea, liver disease, prematurity, acute alcohol intoxication, drug dependence, gastrointestinal obstruction, hypotension, intracranial pressure, respiratory depression, biliary spasm, renal dysfunction, seizure disorders, and urinary retention.
