Foxpirtin Tablet
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Product introduction
Foxpirtin Tablet is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to treat acute and chronic pain associated with various conditions such as muscle pain, headache, nerve pain, postoperative pain, and menstrual cramps. It is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.
Foxpirtin Tablet can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dryness in mouth, and abdominal bloating. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Foxpirtin Tablet can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dryness in mouth, and abdominal bloating. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Uses of Foxpirtin Tablet
Side effects of Foxpirtin Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Foxpirtin
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Dryness in mouth
- Tremors
- Heartburn
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
- Depression
- Headache
- Abdominal discomfort
- Sleep disturbance
- Increased sweating
- Restlessness
- Nervousness
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
How to use Foxpirtin Tablet
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. Foxpirtin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Foxpirtin Tablet works
Foxpirtin Tablet decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Foxpirtin Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Foxpirtin Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Foxpirtin Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Foxpirtin Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Foxpirtin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Foxpirtin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Foxpirtin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Foxpirtin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Foxpirtin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Foxpirtin Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Foxpirtin Tablet is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them.
- Inform your doctor before starting Foxpirtin Tablet 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 Foxpirtin Tablet and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine.
- Stop taking Foxpirtin Tablet and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.
- Foxpirtin Tablet is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them.
- Inform your doctor before starting Foxpirtin Tablet 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 Foxpirtin Tablet and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine.
- Stop taking Foxpirtin Tablet and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyridine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Selective Neuronal Potassium Channel Openers (SNEPCO)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Foxpirtin Tablet beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Yes, Foxpirtin Tablet is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Foxpirtin Tablet is yet to get formal regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.
What is the benefit of using Foxpirtin Tablet with paracetamol?
Both Foxpirtin Tablet and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Foxpirtin Tablet, 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.
Does Foxpirtin Tablet cause liver toxicity?
Yes, Foxpirtin Tablet causes liver toxicity. Use of Foxpirtin Tablet is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.
Can Foxpirtin Tablet be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?
Foxpirtin Tablet 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.
Does use of Foxpirtin Tablet cause green discoloration of urine?
There have been case reports that Foxpirtin Tablet causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.
Is Foxpirtin Tablet useful in the treatment of epilpesy?
Foxpirtin Tablet is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Foxpirtin Tablet for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.
Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Foxpirtin Tablet?
Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Foxpirtin Tablet like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Foxpirtin Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.
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