Manufacturer: Comed Chemicals Ltd
Salt Composition : Metoclopramide(5mg), Paracetamol(500mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Metoclopramide increases gastric emptying by decreasing lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure. It also exerts effects on the area postrema of the brain, preventing and relieving the symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
It distributes rapidly and evenly throughout most tissues and fluids and has a volume of distribution of approximately 0.9L/kg. 10 to 20% of the drug is bound to red blood cells. Paracetamol is extensively metabolised (predominantly in the liver), the major metabolites being the sulphate and glucuronide conjugates
Metoclopramide is rapidly and well absorbed. Relative to an intravenous dose of 20 mg, the absolute oral bioavailability of metoclopramide is 80% ± 15.5% as demonstrated in a crossover study of 18 subjects. Peak plasma concentrations occur at about 1 to 2 hr after a single oral dose.
Restlessness
Tiredness
Drowsiness
caloric undernutrition.
acute liver failure.
liver problems.
a condition where the body is unable to maintain adequate blood flow called shock.
acetaminophen overdose.
acute inflammation of the liver due to hepatitis C virus.
Pheochromocytoma.
Seizures.
Depression.
Parkinson disease.
History of tardive dyskinesia.
Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet.
Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
METOCLOPRAMIDE+PARACETAMOL is used to treat migraine signs such as headache, being sick (vomiting) and feeling sick (nausea). Metoclopramide is an anti-emetic that works on the part of the brain, thereby prevents the symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
Drug-Disease Interactions: METOCLOPRAMIDE+PARACETAMOL may have interactions with blockage or bleeding in your stomach, epilepsy/fits, phaeochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland), uncontrollable movements, severe kidney or liver problems.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet helps to ease the pain you feel during a migraine headache as well as helps to stop you from feeling sick.
This medicine can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.
Before taking any other medicines, check the label to see whether they contain paracetamol. Since it is important that you do not take more than one preparation containing paracetamol at a time.
Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
Have your meals at the same time every day.
Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures.
Avoid loud music and noisy places.
Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking.
Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Can I stop taking Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet when my migraine symptoms are relieved?
Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of migraine attack and should be continued as advised by the doctor.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while using Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet?
No, you should not drink alcohol while using Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet. Drinking alcohol while taking Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet can make you feel very drowsy and sleepy.
Q. Can the use of Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet cause dry mouth?
Yes, the use of Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. You may use lip balm if your lips are also dry. Try to avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy and salty.
Q. What can cause or trigger a migraine attack?
Certain physical or environmental factors, such as foods, hormonal changes, weather, and stress, can lead to or “trigger” a migraine. However, it is important to remember that triggers are different for everyone. Thus, to prevent migraine attacks, you need to figure out which triggers affect you and which ones do not. Keeping a headache diary is an effective way to track triggers. The diary will also help you talk to your doctor about your condition better.
Q. Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet can lead to increased side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of migraine attacks, which are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet?
Keep this medication in a tightly closed container and out of children’s reach. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.
Q. Can the use of Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet cause sleepiness?
Yes, Copar 5mg/500mg Tablet can cause sleepiness, dizziness or drowsiness. If you have these symptoms, do not drive a car, use machinery, or do anything where you need to be alert.
