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Newtap 100 MG Tablet

Manufactured byAlkem Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsTapentadol
Description
Newtap 100 MG Tablet is a painkiller medicine that contains Tapentadol. It is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Newtap 100 MG Tablet is used in adults to treat conditions like headache, muscular pain, menstrual pain, joint pain, backache, toothache and throat pain. This medicine works by altering the way the brain and nerves respond to pain. Your doctor may prescribe Newtap 100 MG Tablet alone or in combination with other medications to relieve pain. Newtap 100 MG Tablet shows some common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, dizziness and diarrhoea. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. Contact your doctor if any side effect persists for a long time. Newtap 100 MG Tablet can be taken with or without food. You are advised to take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. For the ease of remembering, take it at the same time every day. Newtap 100 MG Tablet has to be taken with caution if you have any history of liver or kidney problems. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, do not take this medicine without consulting your doctor. Newtap 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Newtap 100 MG Tablet should not be taken in more than the prescribed dose, as it has a high potential for addiction and abuse even at recommended dosages, especially with prolonged use. Avoid driving vehicles or consuming alcohol during the treatment, as this medicine can make you drowsy.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Newtap 100 MG Tablet

  • Unusual tiredness and weakness
  • Headache
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Drowsiness
  • Itching or rash
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Decreased appetite
  • Increased sweating
  • Stomach discomfort and pain
  • Changes in vision
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness

Uses of Newtap 100 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Moderate to severe pain
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Newtap 100 MG Tablet can be observed within 1 hour after taking it.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Newtap 100 MG Tablet lasts for about 12 hours after taking it.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid consumption of alcohol when taking Newtap 100 MG Tablet as it may react with alcohol and cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    Newtap 100 MG Tablet has habit forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Newtap 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the risk of serious side effects.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Newtap 100 MG Tablet is not known whether it passes into breast milk. Hence it is not recommended for use while breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Newtap 100 MG Tablet if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have a history of allergy to Newtap 100 MG Tablet. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Severe asthma and breathing problems

Do not take Newtap 100 MG Tablet if you have any respiratory conditions such as asthma and other breathing problems, as it may increase the airway resistance resulting in worsening of your health condition.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) are medicines used as anti-depressants. The use of these medicines along with Newtap 100 MG Tablet may increase the risk of serious side effects. Hence, avoid taking these medicines together. Inform your doctor if you are taking any anti-depressants. A time gap of at least 14 days should be maintained between stopping therapy with MAOIs and starting therapy with Newtap 100 MG Tablet.

Gastrointestinal obstruction

Gastrointestinal obstruction is a condition in which digested material is prevented from passing normally through the bowel. Avoid taking Newtap 100 MG Tablet if you have gastrointestinal obstruction like paralytic ileus as it may cause serious side effects and increase the risk of worsening your health condition

Severe liver disease

Newtap 100 MG Tablet is not recommended if you have severe liver problems. High doses or prolonged use of this medicine can affect your liver function. Thus, it may worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Newtap 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the risk of serious side effects.

Breast-feeding

Newtap 100 MG Tablet is not known whether it passes into breast milk. Hence it is not recommended for use while breastfeeding.
General warnings

Drug dependence and abuse

Newtap 100 MG Tablet has a high potential for addiction and abuse even at recommended doses, especially with prolonged use. Appropriate monitoring, safety precautions, and management of dosage regimens are recommended to reduce the risk of drug abuse.

Hypotension

The use of Newtap 100 MG Tablet may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure, especially while getting up from a sitting or a lying position. Therefore, you are advised to get up slowly from a sitting or a lying position to avoid fainting, dizziness, and falling.

Driving or operating machines

Newtap 100 MG Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness and hence do not perform activities that require mental focus and attention such as driving vehicles or operating machines.

Withdrawal symptoms

Sudden discontinuation of Newtap 100 MG Tablet may cause withdrawal symptoms like tremors, nausea and vomiting, chills and fever, diarrhoea, etc. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Use in children

Newtap 100 MG Tablet use should be avoided in children below 18 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy data of this medicine.

Elderly population

Newtap 100 MG Tablet should be administered with caution in elderly people since the risk of severe side effects is significantly high. Suitable adjustments in dose and safety monitoring may be required in such people.

Infectious diarrhea

Newtap 100 MG Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have infectious diarrhoea since it may worsen your condition. Close monitoring, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on your clinical condition.

Missed Dose

In case the scheduled dose of Newtap 100 MG Tablet is forgotten, take it as soon as you remember. But if the delay is more than 12 hours then skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Do not double the dose to compensate for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case you suspect an overdose of Newtap 100 MG Tablet.
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

N/A

Instructions

Avoid consumption of alcohol when taking Newtap 100 MG Tablet as it may react with alcohol and cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting.
Interaction with Medicine

Alprazolam

Codeine

Salmeterol

Phenytoin

Disease interactions

Liver disease

Newtap 100 MG Tablet should be taken with caution if you have any liver problems. An overdose can lead to further liver damage. Your doctor will suggest tests to monitor your liver function is necessary in such cases.

Seizures

Avoid taking Newtap 100 MG Tablet or maintain caution if you have any seizure episodes, as it can worsen your health condition. Your doctor will adjust the dose of this medicine or replace it with a suitable alternative as required.

Kidney diseases

Newtap 100 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have any kidney problems. This medicine may accumulate in your kidney and lead to kidney failure. Therefore, monitoring of kidney function is necessary.

Respiratory depression

Newtap 100 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have respiratory depression (a breathing disorder characterized by slow and ineffective breathing) due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.

Intracranial pressure

Take Newtap 100 MG Tablet under caution if you have increased intracranial pressure (pressure exerted by fluids such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) inside the skull and on the brain tissue) due to head or brain injury as it may increase the risk of worsening your health condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Newtap 100 MG Tablet with or without food as instructed by the doctor. Your dose is likely to be changed by the doctor during the course of treatment, hence follow the instructions given by your doctor. Do not consume this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. You are likely to experience some side effects whenever there is a change in dose or timings. Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Newtap 100 MG Tablet mainly works by acting on opioid receptors and alters the response of the brain and nerves to pain. Thus it helps in relieving moderate to severe pain with associated conditions.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Narcotic analgesics

Schedule

Schedule H

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