Flupirtine Maleate
About Flupirtine Maleate
Flupirtine Maleate belongs to a group of 'non-opioid analgesics' medicines used to relieve mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal pain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience associated with tissue damage. It allows the body to react and prevent further tissue damage. Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Pain perception can differ from person to person, from tolerable to non-tolerable.
Flupirtine Maleate compromises of 'Flupirtine Maleate' 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 Flupirtine Maleate as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take Flupirtine Maleate 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 Flupirtine Maleate 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 Flupirtine Maleate if you are hypersensitive to any component present in Flupirtine Maleate. Pregnant and nursing mothers should not take Flupirtine Maleate unless prescribed by the doctor. Flupirtine Maleate may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Flupirtine Maleate should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol while using Flupirtine Maleate as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness; it might also increase stomach bleeding risk. Do not take other painkillers with Flupirtine Maleate 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, liver problems, or tinnitus should not take this medicine as it may lead to life-threatening conditions.
Uses of Flupirtine Maleate
Medicinal Benefits
Flupirtine Maleate is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with muscle pain involving the musculoskeletal system, tension headaches, dental extraction, muscle spasm, tumour or cancer pain, and pain after trauma-related/orthopaedic surgery and injuries. Additionally, Flupirtine Maleate also relieves symptoms of abnormal menses cycle like menstrual period pain, premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS) and heavy menstrual period management in women. Flupirtine Maleate 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. Flupirtine Maleate has better tolerability than other painkillers and has low gastric problems (like gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer and blockage).
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Flupirtine Maleate
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Heartburn
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Stomach trouble
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea/vomiting
- Restlessness/nervousness
Drug Warnings
A person dealing with kidney problems, over 65 years of age or taking blood clotting (anticoagulants) medicines should only take Flupirtine Maleate after consulting with the doctor. Flupirtine Maleate is not recommended during pregnancy as the safety and efficacy are not established. However, your doctor may prescribe Flupirtine Maleate for you during pregnancy if the doctor feels the benefit to you outweighs the risk. While Flupirtine Maleate may pass in the lactating mother's breast milk, it is advisable to take it only if prescribed by your doctor. Flupirtine Maleate tends to cause stomach upset. Thus, consuming Flupirtine Maleate with meals is recommended to minimize gastric side effects. If you have a peptic ulcer diagnosis, Flupirtine Maleate is best avoided unless prescribed by your doctor. Flupirtine Maleate can cause liver injury when taken in large doses. Concomitant use of alcohol is best avoided as it aggravates liver toxicity. Although it is a safe medicine, it should be avoided in patients with kidney disease as the Flupirtine Maleate may hurt renal function. If you develop diarrhoea or vomiting when taking Flupirtine Maleate, consult your doctor about the continuation of Flupirtine Maleate as it can increase dehydration and lead to kidney damage. You should avoid consumption of alcohol during the treatment with Flupirtine Maleate as it may lead to an 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 the Flupirtine Maleate as it can cause serious side effects.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Flupirtine Maleate may interact with painkiller medicines (e.g. paracetamol), blood clotting agents (e.g. warfarin), anticonvulsants (e.g. carbamazepine), and benzodiazepines or sedative medications (e.g. alprazolam, clonazepam).
Drug-Food Interactions: Limit or avoid the consumption of alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Flupirtine Maleate may interact with disease conditions, including hepatic encephalopathy, cholestasis (flow of bile from the liver is slowed or blocked), myasthenia gravis (abnormal weakness of certain muscles), chronic alcoholism, primary biliary cirrhosis, and liver disease.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAvoid consuming alcohol along with Flupirtine Maleate as it may lead to serious side effects.
Pregnancy
cautionThere are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. If you are pregnant, inform your doctor before taking Flupirtine Maleate. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIf you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Flupirtine Maleate. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
cautionFlupirtine Maleate causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert.
Liver
cautionTake Flupirtine Maleate with caution if you have liver problems. Your doctor may suggest a liver function test based on your condition while taking this medicine.
Kidney
cautionTake Flupirtine Maleate with caution if you have kidney problems. Your doctor may suggest kidney function tests based on your condition while taking this medicine.
Children
cautionFlupirtine Maleate is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
- Massages can also be helpful.
- Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
- Stay hydrated, and 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 every two hours.
- Hot or cold therapy can help treat pain. Apply an ice pack or hot pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
- Please do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching and low-impact aerobic exercises 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, and calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help reduce inflammation in the tissue.
Special Advise
- Persons taking Flupirtine Maleate may have false-positive results for urobilinogen, bilirubin and urine protein on urine test strips. So tell your lab assistant that you are taking Flupirtine Maleate.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Pain: Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain can be dull or sharp. It can be described as a stinging, throbbing, sore and pinching sensation. Pain can occur frequently, or it can be consistent. The tolerance of pain can vary from person to person. Pain can be acute or can occur for a longer duration, and it can be localized or overall. The common causes of pain are cramps, headache, muscle strain, arthritis or bone fractures. Pain can help diagnose a person's condition to know any underlying problems.
FAQs
Flupirtine Maleate belongs to a group of non-opioid analgesics medicines used to relieve mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal pain.
Flupirtine Maleate compromises of "Flupirtine Maleate" 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.
You can stop Flupirtine Maleate if it is only advised for short-term pain relief. In the case of long-term usage, it is advised to continue as advised by your doctor.
Flupirtine Maleate is used to relieve menstrual (period) pain, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and management of excessively heavy periods. Take it as prescribed by the doctor.
For maximum benefits, take Flupirtine Maleate for the duration prescribed by your doctor.
A person dealing with kidney problems, over 65 years of age or taking blood clotting (anticoagulants) medicines should only take Flupirtine Maleate 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 the use of Flupirtine Maleate unless prescribed by a doctor.
Persons taking Flupirtine Maleate 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 Flupirtine Maleate before undergoing these diagnostics tests.
It is advised to avoid taking Flupirtine Maleate with medications containing paracetamol or carbamazepine as it can increase the sedative or muscle-relaxant properties of the medication.
Flupirtine Maleate should be taken orally. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.
No, Flupirtine Maleate is not an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of medications called non-opioid analgesics, used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation.
Although some clinical studies indicate that flupirtine maleate may be effective in treating fibromyalgia, it has not received official regulatory approval for this condition. Consult the doctor if you have fibromyalgia.
Flupirtine Maleate is often combined with paracetamol for enhanced pain relief. Flupirtine provides central analgesic and muscle relaxant effects, while paracetamol acts as a pain reliever. Together, they can offer more effective management of moderate to severe pain. However, Flupirtine Maleate should be taken with paracetamol only if advised by the doctor.
Yes, Flupirtine Maleate may cause liver toxicity when taken in larger doses. Therefore, avoid exceeding the recommended dose. Consult the doctor before taking Flupirtine Maleate if you have liver problems.
Yes, Flupirtine Maleate can be used to relieve pain associated with osteoarthritis and post-orthopaedic surgery. This is particularly beneficial for patients who cannot take NSAIDs due to the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.
Case reports have noted that Flupirtine Maleate may cause green discolouration of urine, although this is uncommon. Consult the doctor if you notice this symptom.
Flupirtine maleate is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, some animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of flupirtine for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being investigated.
Yes, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as sweating, tremors and mood swings with long-term use of Flupirtine Maleate. Therefore, consult the doctor before stopping Flupirtine Maleate to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
The side effects of Flupirtine Maleate include nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, pruritus (itchy skin), dry mouth and gastric fullness, and muscle tremors. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
