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Topac Im is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. Other than this, Topac Im has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Topac Im. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Topac Im side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Topac Im go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Topac Im is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Topac Im related warnings talks about Topac Im's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Topac Im can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Topac Im in conditions like Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke. The section on Topac Im contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Topac Im with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Topac Im is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Topac Im 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Topac Im is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Topac Im safe for pregnant women?
Topac IM shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Topac Im safe during breastfeeding?
Topac IM may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Topac Im on the Kidneys?
Topac IM may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Topac Im on the Liver?
Topac IM can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Topac Im on the Heart?
Topac IM may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Topac Im should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Topac Im unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Topac Im habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Topac Im has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Topac Im does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Topac Im is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Topac Im for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Topac Im
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Topac Im together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Topac Im
Consuming Topac Im with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, long-term use of Topac IM can cause renal failure. Do not take it without doctor's advice. Otherwise, It may lead to several kidney related problems.
No, Topac IM does not cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing weight gain after consuming this drug.
Yes, Topac IM is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed such as epigastric pain (stomach pain), nausea, headache, dizziness, rashes, gastric ulceration, and bleeding are less common.
Topac IM works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, dental surgery, bursitis, low backache, dysmenorrhoea, post-operative pain, and osteoarthritis.
No, Topac IM does not cause sleepiness because prescribed Topac IM has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of medication may lead to sleepiness, loss of consciousness, seizures, and mild depression.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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