Tapease NS Nasal Spray
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Product introduction
Tapease NS Nasal Spray is a strong painkiller which belongs to the class of opioids. It is used for treatment of moderate to severe post-operative pain in hospital admitted patients. It effectively alleviates pain when other treatments fail to relieve your pain.
Tapease NS Nasal Spray should be used exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Your doctor may change your dose after your symptoms improve. Follow the directions as suggested by your doctor only.
Most common side effects of Tapease NS Nasal Spray are runny nose, low heart rate, and sleepiness. If any of these side effects bother you or they get worse, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat the side effects.
Avoid alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as that may intensify drowsiness. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult with their doctor before using this medicine. If you feel drowsy, dizzy, have blurred vision or a slow reaction time whilst using Tapease NS Nasal Spray, do not drive, use tools or machinery.
Uses of Tapease Nasal Spray
- Moderate to severe pain
Side effects of Tapease Nasal Spray
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 Tapease
- Runny nose
- Slow heart rate
- Sleepiness
How to use Tapease Nasal Spray
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.
How Tapease Nasal Spray works
Tapease NS Nasal Spray decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tapease NS Nasal Spray 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
Tapease NS Nasal Spray is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Tapease Nasal Spray?
If you miss a dose of Tapease NS Nasal Spray, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Tapease NS Nasal Spray is a strong painkiller which is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain when other treatments do not treat your pain well enough
- The addiction/habit-forming potential of Tapease NS Nasal Spray is very high. Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Tapease NS Nasal Spray can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- While taking this medication, avoid alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, vinegar, certain desserts, colognes, and liquid medications.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylpropanes Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
μ-Opioid Receptor & Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (NRIs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Tapease with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Avoid concurrent use unless your doctor considers it safe.
Concurrent use may cause fatal rise in blood serotonin levels.
Avoid concurrent use unless your doctor considers it safe.
Concurrent use may cause fatal rise in blood serotonin levels.
Avoid concurrent use unless your doctor considers it safe.
Concurrent use may cause fatal rise in blood serotonin levels.
Avoid concurrent use unless your doctor considers it safe.
Concurrent use may cause fatal rise in blood serotonin levels.
Avoid concurrent use unless your doctor considers it safe.
Concurrent use may cause fatal rise in blood serotonin levels.
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FAQs
What if I forget to take my dose?
Take Tapease NS Nasal Spray as soon you as remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.
Can I stop taking Tapease NS Nasal Spray if I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Tapease NS Nasal Spray and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
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Name: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
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