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Patalgin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Suspension. Fever, Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Patalgin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Patalgin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Patalgin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Patalgin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Patalgin has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Patalgin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Patalgin related warnings section.
Patalgin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Patalgin contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Patalgin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Patalgin is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Patalgin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Patalgin safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Patalgin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Patalgin safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Patalgin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Patalgin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Patalgin on the Kidneys?
Use of Patalgin may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Patalgin on the Liver?
Patalgin can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Patalgin on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Patalgin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Patalgin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Patalgin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Patalgin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Patalgin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Patalgin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Patalgin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Patalgin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Patalgin
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Patalgin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Patalgin
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Patalgin as it can have severe side effects.
Patalgin should not be taken when a person has been detected with dengue. This is because nimesulide may cause internal bleeding which can be fatal during dengue. To bring down fever in dengue patients, paracetamol can be given along with plenty of fluids such as soups, juices, and water. Along with taking precautionary measures mentioned above, seek medical advice right away in case of Dengue as negligence and low platelet counts may lead to fatal consequences. You are highly recommended to follow the doctor's instructions.
Patalgin is an analgesic (painkiller) which relieves pain arising from the affected area by suppressing the cyclooxygenase 2 (increases the inflammatory response.)
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Patalgin is a brand name of nimesulide. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs). It has been used primarily for short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, sinusitis, and other ear-nose-throat disorders, dental surgery, bursitis (Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the joints), lower backache, dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), post-operative pain, osteoarthritis and for fever.
No, Patalgin does not cause weight gain because of medication increase in cellular metabolism occur in skeletal muscles (voluntary muscle), due to uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation (loss of coupling between respiration and ATP (adenosine triphosphate which stores energy) production.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 203-204