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Tapal, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pain. Tapal also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tapal. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tapal can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tapal go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Tapal's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Tapal related warnings talks about Tapal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Tapal is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Asthma, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Tapal contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Tapal may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Tapal, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Tapal is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Tapal safe for pregnant women?
Tapal can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Tapal, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tapal safe during breastfeeding?
Tapal may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tapal on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Tapal on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Tapal on the Liver?
Tapal has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Tapal on the Heart?
Side effects of Tapal rarely affect the heart.
Tapal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tapal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tapal habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Tapal. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Tapal you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Tapal is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Tapal for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tapal
It is safe to take Tapal with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tapal
Consuming Tapal with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nucynta® (tapentadol)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1173-1175