What does Eperisone 50mg do?

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Eperisone belongs to the group of muscle relaxants and muscle tone enhancers, and is available in the form of sugar-coated tablets or film-coated tablets. When prescribed medication, the patient should strictly follow the doctor's instructions.

1. Answer: What does Eperisone 50mg do?

What is Eperisone? This is a muscle relaxant, which works by relaxing striated and vascular smooth muscles to relieve muscle tension disorders, improve circulation, reduce pain reflexes, and help muscles to move more easily. So what disease does Eperisone treat? With the above effect, Eperisone is indicated in the treatment of:
Improve muscle tone in patients with cervical spondylitis, periarthritis, low back pain; Spastic paralysis in patients with cerebrovascular disease, cervical spondylosis, spinal cord paralysis, cerebral palsy, cerebrospinal degeneration, sequelae of surgery or trauma (medullary, craniocerebral), spinal vascular disease, multiple sclerosis muscle atrophy, other cerebrospinal diseases,... In addition, some other effects of Eperisone are not listed on the drug labels, but doctors can still assign them to patients. Patients should only use this medicine for treatment when prescribed by a doctor.

2. Usage and dosage of Eperisone

How to use: Eperisone tablets 50mg can be taken orally, with food or right after meals.
Dosage for adults: Average 150mg/day, divided into 3 doses after meals, equivalent to 3 Eperisone 50mg tablets. Dosage may be adjusted according to age and severity of symptoms; Dosage for the elderly: Elderly people often have reduced physiological functions, so it is necessary to be careful when using the drug, take appropriate measures such as reducing the drug dose (under careful supervision); Dosage for children: The safety of Eperisone in children has not been established, so it is not recommended. Dosage is determined based on the patient's medical condition and response to treatment. Patients must not arbitrarily take more drugs, more often or stop the drug, ... without the doctor's permission. If the condition does not improve or worsens, the patient should notify the doctor immediately.
Currently, there are no cases of Eperisone overdose and no specific antidote for overdose. If you accidentally overdose, patients should monitor their body, when they see any abnormal signs, contact a doctor or call 911 in an emergency.
If a dose is missed, the patient should take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, the patient can skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take Eperisone at twice the prescribed dose.

3. Side effects when taking Eperisone

Eperisone 50mg is considered to be safer than some other muscle relaxants. Rarely, side effects of the drug occur. However, some side effects have been recorded:
Insomnia, somnolence, tremor of limbs, numbness of limbs, headache; Nausea and vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea; Facial flushing, edema, sweating; No urine or nocturia, urinary retention, urinary disorders; Weakness, fatigue, decreased muscle strength, dizziness; Increase liver enzymes ; Proteinuria; Anemia ; Allergies cause itching, rash; Shock or Anaphylaxis: Call 911 immediately if the patient has a severe allergic reaction with symptoms such as difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of the throat, face, lips, tongue, etc.

4. Be careful when using Eperisone

Before taking Eperisone, the patient should:
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Eperisone or other drugs; List and tell your doctor about any medications you are taking; Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or planning to become pregnant; Tell your doctor immediately if you have liver dysfunction If you are using Eperisone and experience fatigue, headache, drowsiness, ... then the patient should ask the doctor to reduce the dose or stop the drug, avoid drive or operate machinery while taking the drug. If liver disease is present, patients should monitor liver function during treatment with Eperisone.
Note to people who are pregnant or breastfeeding:
There are not enough studies to determine the risks of taking Eperisone during pregnancy. Therefore, women who are pregnant or suspected of being pregnant will be prescribed if the benefits outweigh the possible risks; The use of Eperisone is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding. If the drug must be used, breast-feeding should be discontinued until the end of treatment.

5. Drug interactions

Patients should list all medications they are taking and tell their doctor. Do not arbitrarily use, stop or change the dose of the drug. Some drug interactions of Eperisone include:
Avoid using Eperisone with Tolperisone HCl and Methocarbamol to reduce the risk of eye accommodation disorders; Should take the drug after meals to reduce side effects on the digestive system, stop drinking alcohol when taking Eperisone to avoid side effects on the liver. Eperisone should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture or direct light, and out of reach of children and pets. When using the drug, the patient should follow all the instructions of the doctor to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment and avoid unpredictable side effects.
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