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Mepr, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Neuropathic Pain, Epilepsy.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mepr. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Mepr include Sleepiness, Dizziness, Drowsiness. Such side effects of Mepr normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Mepr's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Mepr has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mepr related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Mepr are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Mepr may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mepr is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Mepr is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Mepr safe for pregnant women?
Mepr may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Mepr again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Mepr safe during breastfeeding?
Mepr can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Mepr on the Kidneys?
Mepr rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mepr on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Mepr on the liver.
What is the effect of Mepr on the Heart?
Using Mepr does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Mepr 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 Mepr unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mepr habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Mepr.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mepr, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Mepr can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mepr only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mepr is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mepr
It is safe to take Mepr with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mepr
Consuming Mepr with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, there may be some undesirable effects associated with Mepr such as acne, acne-rosacea (redness of the face) and some allergic reactions.
Yes, Mepr has been found to be effective against tingling and burning sensations in a leg, and spontaneous pain, associated with diabetic neuropathy.
Mepr works by forming myelin sheath which is used to cover and protect the nerve cells. Mepr is used to revive the nerve cells. In the absence of enough Mepr, myeline sheath doesn't form properly leading to nerve damage.
The Mepr can be used for the treatment of subacute herpetic neuralgia (pain that persists for 30 to 120 days following a rash by herpes zoster), glossopharyngeal neuralgia (extreme pain at the back of the tongue, throat or ears) and trigeminal neuralgia (extreme pain caused via trigeminal nerve from face to the brain).
The Mepr is susceptible to breaking down in the presence of light and it also gets affected by the moisture. Therefore, it should be consumed as soon as the package is opened and must be protected from the light and moisture.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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