Lupirtin 400mg Tablet SR
Lupin Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablet sr in 1 strip
270.00

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Musculo-skeletal pain Headache Nerve pain

COMPOSITION:
Flupirtine (400mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Lupirtin 400mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Lupirtin 400mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Lupirtin 400mg Tablet SR during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

It is not known whether Lupirtin 400mg Tablet SR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Lupirtin 400mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lupirtin 400mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Lupirtin 400mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lupirtin 400mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Flupirtine   400mg

Uses of Lupirtin Tablet SR
Lupirtin 400mg Tablet SR is used in treatment of musculo-skeletal pain, headache, nerve pain, post operative pain and pain during menstruation.

How to use Lupirtin Tablet SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lupirtin 400mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Lupirtin Tablet SR works
Lupirtin 400mg Tablet SR decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Fatigue, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Abdominal bloating, Itching, Tremor.

Expert advice for Lupirtin Tablet SR
Lupirtin is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them. Inform your doctor before starting Lupirtin if


You have an underlying liver disease
You take alcohol regularly
You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding

Get your liver function tests done before starting Lupirtin and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine. Stop taking Lupirtin and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Lupirtin beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Yes, Lupirtin is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Lupirtin is yet to get formal regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.

Q. What is the benefit of using Lupirtin with paracetamol?
Both Lupirtin and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Lupirtin, pain relief is better as compared to single drug use. However, both can cause liver toxicity, so monitoring of liver function is very important when taken together.

Q. Does Lupirtin cause liver toxicity?
Yes, Lupirtin causes liver toxicity. Use of Lupirtin is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.

Q. Can Lupirtin be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?
Lupirtin can be used for the relief of pain associated with osteorthritis and post orthopedic surgery pain. It is especially useful for patients who cannot take NSAIDs because of the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.

Q. Does use of Lupirtin cause green discoloration of urine?
There have been case reports that Lupirtin causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.

Q. Is Lupirtin useful in the treatment of epilpesy?
Lupirtin is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Lupirtin for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.

Q. Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Lupirtin?
Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Lupirtin like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Lupirtin. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.