Eperisone
Description
Eperisone is a muscle relaxant used in the treatment of muscle stiffness and rigidity associated with various medical conditions.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Eperisone
- Rash
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Numbness in the extremities
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Stomach discomfort
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Weakness
- Lightheadedness
- Hot flushes
- Dizziness
Uses of Eperisone
What is it prescribed for?
- Spastic paralysis
- Myotonic Conditions
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendency has been reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to eperisone or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Elderly population
This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly population due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of these patients may be necessary in some cases. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Use in pediatrics
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Driving and operating machinery
This medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you experience dizziness during treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Methocarbamol
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine relaxes the muscles and reduces the symptoms associated with muscle spasms.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Muscle relaxants
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 29 Jan 2018
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