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Last Updated Oct 26, 2024 | 7:07 PM IST
Vasnerv Tablet is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal pain. It contains Flupirtine, which exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, pruritus (itchy skin), dry mouth and gastric fullness, nausea and muscle tremor. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

FLUPIRTINE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ninmark Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Vasnerv Tablet

Vasnerv Tablet belongs to a group of 'non-opioid analgesics' medicines used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal pain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience that is associated with damage to tissues. It allows the body to react and prevent further tissue damage. Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Perception of pain can differ from person to person where from tolerable to non-tolerable. 

Vasnerv Tablet compromises of 'Flupirtine' that exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage.

Take Vasnerv Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take $ame as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. Some persons may experience common side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, pruritus (itchy skin), dry mouth and gastric fullness, nausea and muscle tremor. Most of the side effects of Vasnerv Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Vasnerv Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Vasnerv Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Vasnerv Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol and Vasnerv Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness, it might also increase stomach bleeding risk. Do not take other pain killers along with Vasnerv Tablet unless prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects. People with hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis, any liver problems, tinnitus should not take Vasnerv Tablet as it may lead to life-threatening conditions.

Uses of Vasnerv Tablet

Treatment of Musculoskeletal pain, Headache, Nerve pain, Cancer pain, Muscle pain, Post-surgery pain, Menstrual cramps.

Medicinal Benefits

Vasnerv Tablet is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with muscle pain involving the musculoskeletal system, tension headaches, dental extraction, pain associated with muscle spasm, tumour or cancer pain and pain after trauma-related/orthopaedic surgery and injuries. Additionally, Vasnerv Tablet also relieve symptoms of abnormal menses cycle like menstrual period pain, premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS) and heavy menstrual periods management in women. Vasnerv Tablet exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage. Vasnerv Tablet has better tolerability than other pain killers and has low gastric problems (like gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer and blockage). Long-term use of opioids pain killers leads to side effects like nausea, constipation, sedation, confusion, pruritis, urinary retention, tolerance and dependence which may be experienced with Vasnerv Tablet . 

Side Effects of Vasnerv Tablet

  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Heartburn
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Stomach trouble
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Restlessness/nervousness

Directions for Use

Swallow Vasnerv Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

A person dealing with kidney problems, over 65 years of age or taking blood clotting (anticoagulants) medicines should only take Vasnerv Tablet after consulting with the doctor. Vasnerv Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as safety and efficacy of Vasnerv Tablet is not established. However, your doctor may prescribe Vasnerv Tablet for you during pregnancy if he/she feels the benefit to you outweighs the risk. While Vasnerv Tablet may pass in the lactating mother's breast milk, it is advisable to take it only if prescribed by your doctor. Vasnerv Tablet tends to cause stomach upset. Thus, it is recommended to consume Vasnerv Tablet with meals to minimize gastric side effects. If you have a peptic ulcer diagnosis, Vasnerv Tablet is best avoided unless prescribed by your doctor. Vasnerv Tablet can cause liver injury when taken in large doses. Concomitant use of alcohol is best avoided as it aggravates liver toxicity. Although it is generally a safe medicine to use, it should be avoided in patients with kidney disease as Vasnerv Tablet may hurt renal functions. In case you develop diarrhoea or vomiting when taking Vasnerv Tablet , consult your doctor about the continuation of Vasnerv Tablet as it can increase dehydration and lead to kidney damage. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during the treatment with Vasnerv Tablet as it may lead to increased risk of liver damage. If you have a severe allergy to painkillers or have hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis any liver problems then don't take Vasnerv Tablet as it can cause serious side effects. 

Therapeutic Class

ANALGESICS

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
  • Massages can also be helpful.
  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat pain. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
  • Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching, low impact aerobic exercise like walking on a treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
  • Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin D, calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Vasnerv Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Vasnerv Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Vasnerv Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects of this medicine.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Vasnerv Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as safety and efficacy of Vasnerv Tablet is not established. However, your doctor may prescribe Vasnerv Tablet for you during pregnancy if he/she feels the benefit to you outweighs the risk.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

While Vasnerv Tablet may pass in the breast milk of lactating mother so, it is advisable to take it only if prescribed by your doctor.

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Driving

Unsafe

In some cases, Vasnerv Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness. So if you observe such symptoms immediately stop the intake of Vasnerv Tablet .

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Liver

Unsafe

It is advised to consult with a doctor as this medicine can not be used in persons dealing with liver problems.

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Kidney

Caution

A person dealing with kidney problems should take Vasnerv Tablet only after consulting with a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Vasnerv Tablet not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

203/6, Second Floor, Aakash ganga , Lady Ratan Tower Complex, D.S Marg Worli, Mumbai - 4000 18
Other Info - VAS0300

FAQs

Vasnerv Tablet is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal pain.
Vasnerv Tablet can be stopped if it is advised for short-term pain relief only. In the case of long term usage, it is advised to continue as advised by your doctor.
This medication must be taken every day or as prescribed by your doctor in order for it to benefit you.
Vasnerv Tablet is used to relieve menstrual (period) pain, symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and management of excessively heavy periods. Take only as prescribed by the doctor
Do not take Vasnerv Tablet if you are planning for pregnancy as Vasnerv Tablet might make it more difficult to get pregnant.
It is a medical condition, which causes painful periods (severe uterine pain during menstruation). During heavy menses, the abdominal cramps can be treated by taking OTC (over the counter) pain relievers like ibuprofen naproxen or flupirtine. However, before the intake of any pain reliever always consult a doctor.
A person dealing with kidney problems, over 65 years of age or taking blood clotting (anticoagulants) medicines should only take Vasnerv Tablet after consulting with the doctor. A person with liver problems (like hepatic encephalopathy), gall bladder problems (like cholestasis), muscle problems (like myasthenia gravis), chronic alcoholism and biliary cirrhosis should avoid use of Vasnerv Tablet , unless prescribed by a doctor.
Persons taking Vasnerv Tablet may have false-positive results for urobilinogen, bilirubin and urine protein on urine test strips. So tell your lab assistant or doctor that you are taking Vasnerv Tablet before undergoing these diagnostics tests.
It is advised to avoid taking Vasnerv Tablet with medications containing paracetamol or carbamazepine as it can increase the sedative or muscle-relaxant properties of the medication.
Vasnerv Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dry mouth, dizziness, heartburn, loss of appetite or constipation. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Although some clinical studies suggest that Vasnerv Tablet is beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia, it did not get any official regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease characterized by musculoskeletal pain, depression and fatigue (overtiredness).
Both Vasnerv Tablet and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in completely different ways. Compared to single drug use, pain relief is better when paracetamol is used with Vasnerv Tablet . However, both can cause liver toxicity, thus liver function monitoring is very important when these medicines are taken together.
Yes, Vasnerv Tablet causes liver toxicity. Therefore, it is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.
Vasnerv Tablet can be used for the pain relief associated with osteorthritis and pain following orthopedic surgery. It is especially useful for patients who are unable to take NSAIDs due to the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.
There have been case reports that Vasnerv Tablet causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not frequently observed. If you experience this symptom, inform your doctor.
Vasnerv Tablet is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, some animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Vasnerv Tablet for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being investigated.
Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Vasnerv Tablet such as tremor, sweating, and mood swings with long term use of Vasnerv Tablet . If you have these symptoms, inform your doctor.

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