Tolperisone
Description
Tolperisone is a centrally acting muscle relaxant used in the treatment of spasticity, a condition where certain muscles are contracted constantly.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Tolperisone
- Excessive sweating
- Urticaria
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dryness of mouth
- Headache
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
Uses of Tolperisone
What is it prescribed for?
- Muscle spasticity
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionTolperisone reaches its peak levels after 0.5 to 1 hours of oral administration.
- 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 since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to tolperisone or any other inactive ingredient present along with it.
Myasthenia gravis
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of myasthenia gravis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Use in children
Children should be observed closely for any side effects during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments should be done based on the clinical condition.
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 since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
General warnings
Use in children
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in children. Close monitoring of the children for any sign of side effects is recommended. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose.
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
Allopurinol
Probenecid
Methocarbamol
Tetracyclines
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Tolperisone with food. Do not take in larger 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
Tolperisone relaxes the muscles and reduces the pain.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Muscle relaxants
Schedule
N/A
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