Uses of Kupmebamol

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1. What is Kupmebamol?

Kupmebamol 500mg drug belongs to the group of muscle relaxants, increases muscle tone, so Kupmebamol is often used for cases where it is necessary to relieve pain caused by acute or chronic muscle contraction after the cause has been determined.
Kupmebamol 500mg is made in the form of film-coated tablets, packed in boxes, each box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets.
Kupmebamol is a product manufactured and distributed by Korea United Pharm Joint Stock Company. Int'L (Vietnam), has been researched, tested and licensed by the Ministry of Health for circulation nationwide with registration number VD-24419-16.
Ingredients of Kupmebamol:
Active ingredient Methocarbamol 500mg; Other active ingredients are sufficient in 1 tablet.

2. The effect of the drug Kupmebamol 500mg

The active ingredient Methocarbamol in Kupmebamol works by relaxing the muscles and is used to treat certain conditions such as abnormal muscle spasms or muscle pain. In addition, Kupmebamol also helps to treat a number of other conditions such as acute lumbar spine pain caused by abnormal muscle spasms, dislocations, fractures, fibromyalgia, torticollis or as support after orthopedic surgery. .

3. Indications of Kupmebamol 500mg

Kupmebamol products are used in the following cases:
Herniated discs and lumbar spine pain caused by muscle spasms; Muscle strain, Whiplash syndrome; Pain after fracture ; Muscle spasms due to nerve irritation or trauma; Myositis, arthritis, sprains, torticollis or nighttime leg cramps...

4. Pharmacological characteristics of the drug Kupmebamol

The process of metabolizing the active ingredient Methocarbamol in Kupmebamol after being put into the body includes the following steps:
Absorption: After oral administration, Kupmebamol is absorbed very quickly and almost completely through the gastrointestinal tract. Peak plasma concentrations are reached after 1-2 hours of dosing; Distribution: Kupmebamol is widely distributed in many different organs such as liver, kidney, brain, lung, spleen, muscle and bone; Metabolism: Methocarbamol is metabolised in the liver through Alkylation and Hydroxylation reactions; Elimination: Kupmebamol is eliminated almost entirely in the urine with a half-life depending on the individual user, averaging 0.9 to 1.8 hours.

5. Instructions for using Kupmebamol 500mg

In order for Kupmebamol to be most effective as well as minimize side effects, patients need to receive treatment instructions from their doctor and in addition to strictly following the principles of drug use. Dosage of the drug Kupmebamol 500mg as recommended by the manufacturer and doctor:
Adults: Initial dose: 2 tablets / time (equivalent to 1g Methocarbamol), taken 6 hours apart. Then switch to maintenance dose: 1-3 tablets of Kupmebamol 500mg each time, 4 times a day; Elderly: Treatment with Kupmebamol should be started at a low dose that also provides an effective analgesic and muscle relaxant effect; People with liver and kidney disease: Adjust dose by increasing the interval between 2 doses of Kupmebamol; The dose of Kupmebamol is adjusted by the doctor depending on the patient's age, medical condition and body tolerance. In severe cases, treatment with Kupmebamol can be maintained for 4-6 months; Patients must not arbitrarily increase the dose, reduce the dose or use Kupmebamol continuously for more than 3 days and use more than 4g of Methocarbamol per day without the consent of the doctor or pharmacist. At the same time, it is necessary to stop using Kupmebamol when the symptoms of the disease disappear. How to use Kupmebamol effectively:
Kupmebamol is prepared in the form of tablets for oral use; Patients need to take the medicine with filtered water or non-alcoholic beverages, absolutely do not take the drug with alcohol, alcoholic beverages, coffee; Follow the dose prescribed by your doctor.

6. Contraindications of Kupmebamol 500mg

Kupmebamol is a drug that doctors and experts recommend not to use for the following subjects:
People with hypersensitivity or allergy to Methocarbamol any other ingredients in the drug; People allergic to Paracetamol ; Patients with coma, brain damage and history of seizures; People with severe liver and kidney diseases; People with muscle diseases such as severe myasthenia gravis, muscle weakness; Patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer disease should not take Kupmebamol.

7. Kupmebamol side effects

Kupmebamol is reported to have a risk of causing some side effects during use. However, these abnormalities are usually not too severe and most disappear when the drug is stopped. If you experience one of the following symptoms while using Kupmebamol, you should report it to your doctor or pharmacist for timely handling:
Manifestations of hypersensitivity reactions such as urticaria, skin itching or rash on the skin; Digestive dysfunction; Increased risk of drowsiness, nausea, vomiting; Symptoms of eye conjunctivitis combined with nasal congestion; The patient eats or swallows saliva that has a metallic taste in the mouth or has decreased appetite, anorexia; Dark blue urine.

8. Drug interactions of Kupmebamol . products

During treatment with Kupmebamol 500mg, if the patient uses additional drugs, there is a risk of drug interactions:
Barbiturates and Barbiturates derivatives such as Butabarbital, Barbital, Phenobarbital... ; Weight loss drugs have a mechanism of causing anorexia, loss of appetite; Anti-motion sickness drugs of the anticholinergic group; Medicines for sedatives or depression; Anticholinesterase-based drugs for severe myasthenia gravis; Wine, alcoholic beverages.

9. Some other notes of the drug Kupmebamol

During the use of Kupmebamol, patients need to pay attention to a number of issues that both bring the highest efficiency and limit the risk of unwanted problems affecting health:
Recommended subjects If you do not use (contraindicated) the drug Kupmebamol, you must absolutely not use this product or other drugs containing the same active ingredient; Patients should carefully read the instructions for use before starting treatment with Kupmebamol, and follow the doctor's instructions. If you do not understand or have any questions, you should contact and discuss with your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible; During treatment, patients must not arbitrarily change the dose of Kupmebamol, stop using or increase or decrease the dose; During treatment with Kupmebamol, the patient should limit the maximum amount of food or drink containing alcohol or stimulants; Before starting to use, patients should pay attention to the expiry date and quality of the drug Kupmebamol. Absolutely do not use drugs that have expired, change shape, change color, watery, show signs of mold or have an unpleasant smell; After a period of treatment, if the symptoms of muscle pain do not show signs of improvement or experience unwanted effects, the patient should contact the doctor, pharmacist for timely advice. Note when using Kupmebamol for pregnant women and nursing mothers:
Pregnant women: There have been no reports of unwanted effects on the fetus when the mother used Kupmebamol. However, to ensure absolute safety for the mother and fetus, this subject should not use the product, in case of necessity, consult a doctor before use; Lactation: There have been no reports of Kupmebamol being excreted in human milk. However, to be safe for the baby, while the child is still breastfeeding, the mother should not use Kupmebamol. If it is necessary to use it, it must comply with the instructions and instructions of the doctor; Store Kupmebamol medicine in a cool, dry place, avoid places with direct sunlight or places with too high humidity; Do not keep Kupmebamol within the reach of children or avoid situations where children may ingest it. Methocarbamol overdose and treatment:
Patients who take an overdose of Kupmebamol may experience kidney and liver problems or some unwanted effects; Treatment: Monitor if the symptoms are mild, when the symptoms are more severe or there are signs of emergency, the patient should be taken to the hospital as soon as possible for safe management. Missed dose of Kupmebamol:
Cases of forgetting to take Kupmebamol once should take a supplement as soon as possible when remembering; If it is too long to miss a dose, it is almost time for the next dose, the patient should skip the missed dose and take the next dose as usual; Absolutely do not take a double dose of Kupmebamol for the purpose of compensating and should not forget 2 doses in a row.

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