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Retense 100mg Capsule

Manufacturer :  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Flupirtine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Retense 100mg Capsule

Flupirtine is a particular neuronal potassium channel opener (SNEPCO). It likewise has NMDA receptor foe and GABAA receptor modulatory properties.

This capsule helps in treating pain caused due to menstrual cramps, tension headache, cancer, trauma, and surgeries. On using this medication you may experience certain common as well as serious side effects such as

  • Fatigue
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Liver impairment acute cholestatic hepatitis
  • Increase in blood bilirubin

The dosage for this medication should be determined by the doctor based on your medical history and current condition. The usual dose is either 100 or 200 mg per day depending on the severity of the condition.

    What are the uses of Retense 100mg Capsule

    What are the contraindications of Retense 100mg Capsule ?

    What are the side effects of Retense 100mg Capsule ?

    Key highlights of Retense 100mg Capsule

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      This medication may cause excessive drowsinessif alcohol is consumed during the course of medication.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      The medication may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medication is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      It may cause dizziness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      The dose may need to be decreased in patients with underlying kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
      This medicine should be used with caution in patients with underlying kidney disease. Please Consult your doctor.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Should be used cautiously in patients with an underlying liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
      Use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease.

    What are the substitutes for Retense 100mg Capsule ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Retense 100mg Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is time for the next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Doctor consultation is advised if an overdose is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is an analgesic which works by upregulating Bcl-2, increasing glutathione level, activating an important potassium channel, and delaying calcium retention capacity loss of inter-mitochondrial membrane. It also acts as an NMDA receptor antagonist without binding to the receptor.

      What are the interactions of Retense 100mg Capsule ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Medicine

        Medicine

        Do not use this medication in combination with Carbamazepine, Warfarin and Paracetamol.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Disease

        Patients who suffer from Liver Disease should exercise caution while using this medication.
      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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