Flugesic 800mg Tablet

Description

Flugesic 800mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures). It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain. Flugesic 800mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it abruptly without discussing it with your doctor, as it may increase seizure frequency. Some of the common side effects of this medicine include blurred or double vision, headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and diarrhea. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of sodium levels, as it may reduce the sodium levels in your blood (hyponatremia). Inform your doctor if you are taking oral contraceptive pills as this medicine reduces their levels in the body.

Introduction

In Epilepsy/Seizures Flugesic 800mg Tablet is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures. By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

Benefits

Flugesic 800mg Tablet is an anti epileptic medication. It works by blocking the voltage gated sodium channels that stabilizes the hyperexcited nerve cells in the brain. In this way, it treats seizures or fits.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Flugesic 800mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Flugesic 800mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Flugesic 800mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Flugesic 800mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Flugesic 800mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. - Driving : UNSAFE - Flugesic 800mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Flugesic 800mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flugesic 800mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Flugesic 800mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Flugesic 800mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flugesic 800mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Flugesic 800mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.