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Leaflet PALEXIA RETARD 150mg prolonged-release tablets
- Product code:
- W56561009
- Quantity:
- 56
- Indicated for:
- moderate to severe pain
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- tapentadol (opioid analgesic)
- ATC
- N02AX06 — Nervous system | Opioids | Other opioids
Precautions:
Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Dependence / abuse
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
Respiratory depression
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Elderly warning
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Seizure risk
This medicine may increase the risk of seizures.
Withdrawal / do not stop abruptly
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
Drowsiness / sedation
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Tapentadol is an opioid analgesic used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It works by activating opioid receptors and inhibiting norepinephrine reuptake, providing effective pain relief.
The medication is taken orally, as directed by a doctor, usually at regular intervals. It is important for patients to follow the prescribed dosage to avoid the risk of dependence or overdose.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as drowsiness, dizziness, or nausea. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, and constipation. In rare cases, severe reactions such as respiratory depression or allergic reactions may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
The medication is taken orally, as directed by a doctor, usually at regular intervals. It is important for patients to follow the prescribed dosage to avoid the risk of dependence or overdose.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as drowsiness, dizziness, or nausea. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, and constipation. In rare cases, severe reactions such as respiratory depression or allergic reactions may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
General data about PALEXIA RETARD 150mg
- Substance:
- tapentadol
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-10-2024
- Product code:
- W56561009
- Concentration:
- 150mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- prolonged-release tablets
- Quantity:
- 56
- Product type:
- Original
- Prescription status:
- TAB2 — Medicines dispensed with a special medical prescription for narcotic substances, yellow in color.
Pharmaceutical forms available for tapentadol
Concentrations available for tapentadol
- 100mg
- 150mg
- 200mg
- 20mg/ml
- 250mg
- 25mg
- 4mg/ml
- 50mg
- 75mg