Eperisone: function, dosage, side effects, how to use it

What Drug Eperisone?

What is Eperisone for?

Eperisone or Eperison is a drug with the function of treating muscle spasms. This drug belongs to the class of antispasmodic drugs, which work by relaxing the skeletal muscles, vascular muscles, and increasing blood flow.

Eperisone also reduces stress on spinal reflexes and muscle sensitivity. The dosages and side effects of Eperisone are detailed below.

How do you take Eperisone?

This medicine should be used with food and after meals. Follow the medication rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. Always read the instructions for using drugs before using this medicine.

Read carefully the instructions for use on the packaging or prescription label. Do not use this medication for more than the recommended dose, for less, for longer than recommended.

If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How to store this drug?

Eperisone is best stored at room temperature and away from direct light and damp areas. Do not store in the bathroom and do not freeze.

Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush Eperisone down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when the drug has expired or when it is no longer needed.

Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal agency about how to safely dispose of your medicine.

Eperisone dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of Eperisone for adults?

Eperisone dose for treating muscle spasm: 50 mg, three times

What is the dose of Eperisone for children?

The dose of Eperisone HCl for children has not been determined. Consult your doctor for more information.

In what dosage is this drug available?

This drug is available in tablet form with a size of 50 mg.

Eperisone side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to Eperisone?

Like the use of other medicines, the use of Eperisone HCl can cause several side effects. Most of the following side effects are rare and do not require additional treatment.

However, it is important that you consult your doctor if you have any problems after taking this medicine.

Reporting from the MIMS website, here are the side effects that may arise due to this drug:

• anemia
• fever
• nausea and vomiting
• discomfort in the stomach
• bloated
• stomach ache
• diarrhea
• constipation (constipation)
• hiccup
• heart problems (palpitations)
• increased levels of urea in the blood
• decreased appetite
• excessive thirst
• stiff muscles
• headache
• tremor (shaking)
• the head feels lightheaded and dizzy
• insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
• urinary retention or incontinence
• proteinuria (urine contains protein)
• shock
• Steven-Johnson syndrome symptoms
• symptoms of toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin disorder)

Do not rule out this drug can trigger an allergic reaction. Immediately stop using this drug and contact your doctor if there is a severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic), with symptoms such as:

• swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue
• skin rash
• itchy rash
• difficulty breathing

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Eperisone Drug Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using Eperisone?

Before deciding to use Eperisone HCl, you need to pay attention to several things. The following conditions must be considered:

Certain drugs and diseases

Tell your doctor about any medications you are currently using, whether prescription, non-prescription, supplements, or herbal medicines. This is because several types of drugs may interact with Eperisone.

In addition, it is also important to inform your doctor about any diseases or other health conditions that you are currently suffering from. It is possible that this drug can trigger interactions with certain diseases or health conditions.

Allergy

Tell your doctor if you have a history of drug allergy to Eperisone or any of the ingredients in this medicine. Also, get checked to see if you have any other allergies, for example to certain foods, dyes, or animals.

Children

This drug has not been tested for safety in children. Before giving Eperisone to children, first consult a doctor.

Elderly

Several types of drugs have not been tested for safety in the elderly. Therefore, these drugs may work differently, or have the potential to cause different side effects in the elderly. Especially for the elderly, consult the use of this drug to your doctor first.

Is this drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?

Eperisone should be taken by pregnant women, or women who are trying to become pregnant, only if the benefits of this medicine are considered to outweigh the possible risks.

It is advisable not to take Eperisone while breastfeeding. If you really have to take Eperisone, then the mother should not breastfeed while the treatment is taking place.

Eperisone Drug Interactions

What medicines may interact with Eperisone?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document.

Keep a list of all the products you use, including prescription, nonprescription, and herbal products. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist about potential drug interactions that exist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.

Avoid using Eperisone HCl together with any of the following medicines because of the potential for fatal side effects:

• tolperisone HCl
• methocarbamol
• nitroindazole
• methoxyamphetamine
• Aliskiren
• alprazolam
• amobarbital
• amitriptyline
• triprolidine

Can food or alcohol interact with Eperisone?

Certain drugs should not be used when eating certain foods because drug-food interactions can occur.

Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur.

Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your doctor, medical team, or pharmacist.

What health conditions can interact with Eperisone?

The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially liver disorders or diseases.

Eperisone overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of emergency or overdose, call the medical team, ambulance (118 or 119), or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Here are the symptoms of an overdose that you need to be aware of:

• nausea
• throws up
• dizzy
• lost balance
• numbness and tingling
• convulsions

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.