Tapentadol 100mg tablet is an opioid painkiller medication consisting of the active ingredient Tapentadol. It is prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain in adults. It relieves headaches, muscular pain, menstrual pain, joint pain, backache, toothache, and throat pain. Pain is an emotional and unpleasant sensation caused by actual or potential tissue injury.
Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, itching, and constipation are common side effects of Tapentadol 100mg Tablet. Inform your healthcare provider if these side effects disturb you or persist. Adolescents and young children under 18 should not use it.
Before starting treatment with this medication, let your physician know if you have any gastrointestinal or lung conditions. It is not recommended if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman. Avoid alcohol during treatment with this medication as it causes dependency, drowsiness, respiratory depression, coma, and may impair mental alertness. Tapentadol 100mg tablet has a high potential for addiction and abuse, especially when used for a long period.
Uses of Tapentadol 100mg Tablet
- Tapentadol 100mg tablet helps to treat Moderate to severe pain.
Therapeutic Effects of Tapentadol 100mg Tablet
Tapentadol 100mg Tablet acts directly on opioid receptors in the central nervous system and decreases pain sensations by disrupting how nerves report pain between the brain and body.
Interaction of Tapentadol 100mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medicines, over-the-counter medication, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products that you are taking or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Tapentadol 100mg tablet and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Tapentadol 100mg Tablet
- Store away from light and moisture at a temperature below 30°C.
- Keep Tapentadol 100mg Tablet out of sight and reach of children.
How to consume Tapentadol 100mg Tablet
Take Tapentadol 100mg Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. Your doctor will adjust the dose based on the severity of the pain. If you suddenly stop taking Tapentadol 100mg Tablet, it can cause withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness and irritability, and your pain is likely to return.
Safety Advices for Tapentadol 100mg Tablet
Pregnancy
It is not safe to consume Tapentadol 100mg Tablet while you are pregnant. Consult your doctor if you intend to become pregnant because it might cause shallow breathing (respiratory depression) and withdrawal symptoms in the newborn baby.
Breast Feeding
Tapentadol 100mg Tablet is unsafe during breastfeeding as this medication tends to pass into the breast milk and affect the baby.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Tapentadol 100mg tablet can be administered to patients with lung problems. Consult your physician if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment with this medicine.
Liver
Tapentadol 100mg tablet is used with caution in moderate to severe liver disease and requires dose adjustment. Please consult your physician if you have any liver diseases.
Alcohol
Avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with Tapentadol 100mg Tablet as it may cause dependence, drowsiness, respiratory depression, hypotension, coma, and may impair mental alertness.
Driving
This medicine can cause dizziness or tiredness. Avoid driving or using machines while taking Tapentadol 100mg Tablet.
Side Effects of Tapentadol 100mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Breathing difficulty
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Pin-point pupils
- disturbing consciousness or coma
- Low blood pressure
Common
- Nausea & vomiting
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Itching
- Constipation
Word of Advice
Tell your doctor before the treatment commencement if you have respiratory conditions such as asthma, severe lung problems, or breathing difficulties. Please inform your physician if you have liver, kidney, or pancreatic disease or are severely constipated. If you ever fainted or felt dizzy when suddenly standing up, consult your doctor before taking this medication, as it reduces blood pressure. Avoid drinking alcohol because it may cause addiction and drowsiness and impair mental alertness.
