Nefopam
General English name: Nefopam
Application: Pain relief in adults
Medications for Nepopam
Medication information of Nefopam
Dosage and method of taking Nefopam
Contraindications to the use of the drug Nefopam
Nefopam during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of Nepopam on driving and working with machines
Nepopam drug interactions
Special warnings and precautions while taking Nefopam
Side effects of Nefopam
Overdose of nefopam (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of Nefopam
Medications for Nepopam
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Medication information of Nefopam
Nefopam is a painkiller that is prescribed to relieve moderate pain that is not relieved by other medications such as paracetamol or aspirin (such as surgical pain, toothache, and cancer). Although we do not know exactly how nephopam works, it is thought to interrupt pain messages sent from the body to the brain; This means that you feel less pain.
Dosage and method of taking Nefopam
Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with Nefopam. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
The dose and amount of medicine varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised. The usual dose of Nefopam is two 30 mg tablets three times a day.
Swallow the medicine with water and avoid eating or chewing it. You can take this medicine with or without food, just try to use the medicine at certain times of the day so that you do not forget.
If you forget to take your daily dose of Nefopam at the right time but soon forget to take it; But if you remember when the next dose is near the hour, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications to the use of the drug Nefopam
- Note the expiration date of Nefopam and do not take it if it has expired.
- Never give nefopam to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Check for Nefopam drug interactions, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Nefopam during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of Nepopam on driving and working with machines
Nefopam confuses or makes you drowsy, make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Nepopam drug interactions
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Special warnings and precautions while taking Nefopam
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking Nefopam:
- If you decide to have a baby, if you are pregnant or if you are breast-feeding.
- If you have kidney or liver problems.
- If you have a history of urinary incontinence.
- If you have a disease such as epilepsy that causes seizures.
- If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether prescribed to you or your doctor, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have ever been allergic to another medicine.
Side effects of Nefopam
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Feeling sick and unwell: Eat simple foods.
Dry mouth: Drink plenty of water, chew sweets or sugar-free gum.
Feeling dizzy: Avoid driving and working with tools.
Problems urinating and feeling anxious and angry: If these symptoms bother you, consult your doctor.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to the use of Nefopam.
Overdose of nefopam (drug poisoning)
Do not take Nefopam more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of Nefopam
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.