Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition : Flupirtine(400mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Sr
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Lupirtin -SR Tablet can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dryness in mouth, and abdominal bloating. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Lupirtin -SR Tablet decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
Flupirtine acts indirectly as N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist by activation of K+ channels[3] Flupirtine causes a dose-dependent reduction of NMDA receptor mediated glutamate induced rise in intracellular Ca++ concentration.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lupirtin
Fatigue
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Nausea
Dryness in mouth
Bloating
Itching
Tremors
Flupirtine is avoided in patients with history of hypersensitivity to flupirtine, hepatic encephalopathy, cholestasis, myasthenia gravis, chronic alcoholism, primary biliary cirrhosis, and liver disease.
Lupirtin -SR Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Lupirtin -SR Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Information regarding the use of Lupirtin -SR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Flupirtine is used as an analgesic for acute pain, in moderate-to-severe cases. Its muscle relaxant properties make it popular for back pain and other orthopaedic uses, but it is also used for migraines, in oncology, postoperative care, and gynaecology.
Drugs containing painkillers (nimesulide, paracetamol), blood clotting agents (warfarin), blood pressure-lowering agents (hydrochlorothiazide),anti-epilepsy medicine (carbamazepine), medicines for mania (lithium) should not be taken with FLUPIRTINE as they may interact with FLUPIRTINE.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Lupirtin -SR 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 Lupirtin -SR Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Lupirtin -SR Tablet is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them.
Inform your doctor before starting Lupirtin -SR Tablet if
You have an underlying liver disease
You take alcohol regularly
You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding
Get your liver function tests done before starting Lupirtin -SR Tablet and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine.
Stop taking Lupirtin -SR Tablet and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.
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. Lupirtin -SR Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Lupirtin -SR Tablet beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Yes, Lupirtin -SR Tablet is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Lupirtin -SR Tablet is yet to get formal regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.
Q. What is the benefit of using Lupirtin -SR Tablet with paracetamol?
Both Lupirtin -SR Tablet and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Lupirtin -SR Tablet, pain relief is better as compared to single drug use. However, both can cause liver toxicity, so monitoring of liver function is very important when taken together.
Q. Does Lupirtin -SR Tablet cause liver toxicity?
Yes, Lupirtin -SR Tablet causes liver toxicity. Use of Lupirtin -SR Tablet is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.
Q. Can Lupirtin -SR Tablet be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?
Lupirtin -SR Tablet can be used for the relief of pain associated with osteorthritis and post orthopedic surgery pain. It is especially useful for patients who cannot take NSAIDs because of the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.
Q. Does use of Lupirtin -SR Tablet cause green discoloration of urine?
There have been case reports that Lupirtin -SR Tablet causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.
Q. Is Lupirtin -SR Tablet useful in the treatment of epilpesy?
Lupirtin -SR Tablet is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Lupirtin -SR Tablet for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.
Q. Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Lupirtin -SR Tablet?
Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Lupirtin -SR Tablet like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Lupirtin -SR Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.
