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Nortep Tablet 10's

Nortep Tablet 10's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Eldeco Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-26

for this medicine

About Nortep Tablet

Nortep Tablet is used for the management of neuropathic pain, a chronic progressive nerve disease that causes nerve pain. Symptoms include spontaneous, untriggered pain, unpleasant feeling, shooting, burning or stabbing pain, difficulty resting or sleeping, and evoked pain (pain caused by events that are usually not painful).

Nortep Tablet contains Gabapentin and Nortriptyline. Gabapentin works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain. Nortriptyline prolongs the effect of serotonin and noradrenaline and prevents movements of pain signals in the brain.

In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dry mouth, and tingling sensations. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Nortep Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Nortep Tablet should not be given to children unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Nortep Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Nortep Tablet

Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Medicinal Benefits

Nortep Tablet is used to treat neuropathic pain. Nortep Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Gabapentin and Nortriptyline. Gabapentin belongs to a class of drugs called anti-convulsants, whereas Nortriptyline belongs to tricyclic antidepressants. Gabapentin works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain and lowers the risk of seizures. On the other hand, Nortriptyline works by preventing the released chemical messenger in the brain (serotonin and noradrenaline) from being reabsorbed back into the nerve cells (neurons) in the brain. As a result, it prolongs the effect of serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain and prevents the movement of pain signals in the brain.

Directions for Use

Take Nortep Tablet with or without food. Swallow Nortep Tablet as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Nortep Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness
  • Tiredness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Blurred vision
  • Dry mouth

Drug Warnings

Do not take Nortep Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking Nortep Tablet if you have/had heart problems or bipolar syndrome. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Nortep Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Nortep Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Nortep Tablet may interact with hypnotics (zolpidem), antidepressants (citalopram, duloxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, bupropion, sertraline), pain killers (codeine, hydrocodone, acetaminophen, oxycodone, tramadol, methadone), anti-histamine (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), muscle relaxant (cyclobenzaprine), anti-convulsant (clonazepam, pregabalin, topiramate), anti-thyroid (levothyroxine), anti-anxiety (diazepam, alprazolam), anti-emetic (ondansetron), anti-psychotic (quetiapine), and drugs used to treat opioid misuse (naloxone, buprenorphine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland), depression, seizures, bone marrow suppression, diabetes, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, glaucoma, diabetes, thyroid problems, suicidal tendency, haemodialysis, kidney and liver problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ZOLPIDEM
  • CITALOPRAM
  • DULOXETINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • FLUOXETINE
  • BUPROPION
  • SERTRALINE
  • CODEINE
  • HYDROCODONE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • OXYCODONE
  • TRAMADOL
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • CYCLOBENZAPRINE
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • PREGABALIN
  • TOPIRAMATE
  • LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
  • DIAZEPAM
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • ONDANSETRON
  • QUETIAPINE
  • NALOXONE
  • BUPRENORPHINE
  • METHADONE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include food rich in vitamins B and D in your diet.

  • Include cayenne pepper in your diet, as it can help lower neuropathic pain.

  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health and combating pain. 

  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.

  • Try taking a warm bath, as it can be soothing.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.

  • Acupuncture can be helpful by stimulating pressure points.

  • Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation.

Special Advise

  • If you are taking any antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, try to keep at least 2 hours gap between intake of Nortep Tablet and these antacids to avoid drug-drug interaction.

  • Nortep Tablet can make you feel dizzy or drowsy, try to get up slowly while rising from a sitting or lying position

 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Neuropathic pain: Neuropathic pain is a chronic progressive nerve disease caused by damage to sensory nerves. The pain could be intermittent or continuous, which is felt as a prickling, stabbing, tingling or burning sensation. A feeling of numbness and loss of sensations is also common with neuropathic pain. Usually, the body sends the pain signals when there is an injury, but with neuropathic pain, the pain is not triggered by an injury; the body unpromptedly sends the pain signals. Symptoms include spontaneous, untriggered pain, unpleasant feeling, shooting, burning or stabbing pain, difficulty resting or sleeping, and evoked pain (pain caused by events that are usually not painful).

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Nortep Tablet as it may increase dizziness and sleepiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Nortep Tablet ; your doctor will decide whether Nortep Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Nortep Tablet may cause drowsiness, sleepiness and tiredness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Nortep Tablet should not be given to children unless prescribed by the doctor.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Nortep Tablet is indicated for the management of neuropathic pain.
Nortep Tablet contains Gabapentin and Nortriptyline. Gabapentin works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain. Nortriptyline prolongs the effect of serotonin and noradrenaline and prevents movements of pain signals in the brain.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Nortep Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Nortep Tablet ; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
Nortep Tablet may cause dry mouth. In that case, you can drink water or fluids, suck hard candy or ice, chew (sugarless) gum, or use a saliva substitute.
Nortep Tablet helps in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage in diabetic patients). However, please consult your doctor before starting Nortep Tablet if you have diabetes.
Nortep Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
Stopping Nortep Tablet suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, anxiety, sweating, sleeping difficulties, and pain. Therefore, do not discontinue Nortep Tablet without consulting your doctor.
Nortep Tablet may cause side effects, such as dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dry mouth, and tingling sensations. Talk to your doctor if you the side effects persist or worsen.
Nortep Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Gabapentin (anticonvulsant) and Nortriptyline (tricyclic antidepressant).
Nortep Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat neuropathic pain.
Eating a balanced meal and exercising regularly may help manage weight gain associated with the use of Nortep Tablet .
Yes, the use of Nortep Tablet may affect your sexual life. Nortep Tablet may cause problems like erectile dysfunction, lower sexual desire and inability to reach orgasm. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Nortep Tablet may cause serious side effects like hallucination, blurred or double vision, uncontrollably jerky eye movements, difficulty seeing, signs of frequent infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat, or mouth ulcers, weakness, unsteadiness when walking, reduced coordination or slowed reactions, and unusual mood or behavioural changes (such as restlessness, nervousness, or excitement). Consult the doctor if you notice these signs.
Nortep Tablet starts working within 2 weeks. However, it might take 2-3 months to notice the full benefits.
If you miss a dose of Nortep Tablet take it as soon as you remember, However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.
Taking too much of Nortep Tablet may cause an overdose. Symptoms of overdose include drowsiness, weakness, double vision, unsteadiness when walking, dizziness, blurred vision, fever, and difficulty breathing. Consult the doctor if you experience these symptoms or if you have taken an overdose.
Nortep Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not consume alcohol along with Nortep Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.
You might need to visit your doctor on a regular basis. If the recommended dosage of Nortep Tablet does not alleviate your symptoms or if you continue to have unpleasant side effects that interfere with your daily activities, you should speak with your physician.
Nortep Tablet may cause drowsiness and sleepiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
No, taking more than the recommended dose will not be more effective but cause unpleasant side effects. Therefore, do not exceed the recommended dose.
Store Nortep Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

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