Tapaday 100 MG (Tapentadol)

Overview: Tapaday 100mg

Tapaday 100mg is an opioid pain medication. It is sometimes called a narcotic.

Tapentadol is a prescription medicine that is used to treat moderate to severe acute or chronic pain.

The extended-release tablet is used to treat severe pain, such as pain caused by diabetic nerve damage. Tapentadol belongs to the class of drugs known as narcotic analgesics (pain relievers) because it acts on the central nervous system (CNS).

Why is this medication prescribed?

These tablets are prescribed to treat moderate to severe acute pain (a kind of pain that is caused by any reason and healed with some therapy).

Tapentadol Extended-Release tablets are also used to treat neuropathic pain (by nerve damage) in people with diabetic issues. This tablet should be used by those patients who need a pain reliever medicine every day prescribed by the doctor and cannot be controlled by other medications. It is a class of medication called opiate analgesics. This kind of drug works by changing the way of responding by the brain and nervous system to the pain.

How does the Tapentadol tablet work?

It is a powerful pain-relieving drug. It works by directing the brain's "pain receptors" which function by altering how your brain reacts to pain signals. This prohibits us from feeling any agony at all.

Tapentadol extended-release tablets are only given to people who have a high pain threshold and suffer chronic continuous discomfort.

How should this medicine be used?

Tapaday 100mg comes in the form of a tablet and is an extended-release (aka. Long-acting) prescription which should be taken by mouth with water. One can prefer the medicine before or after having the meal as suitable. 

The tablets are to be taken once every 12 hours. You should follow the instructions printed over the label or consult with your doctor about any query for effective treatment. You should swallow the tablet with plenty of water at once.

At first, your pharmacist will prescribe you a low dosage and according to your condition, he/she may gradually increase the dosage if your pain is not under control. Don't change the dosage or prescription according to your without asking your physician. 

Talk to your doctor if you become habitual to the tablet as he may reduce or increase your dose or duration according to your current condition of pain.

Consult with him about each and everything regarding your health and do not stop the medication abruptly without completing the course as it may lead to severe withdrawal symptoms caused in your body such as anxiety, irritability, sweating, difficulty falling asleep, muscle or joint pain, vomiting, etc.

What Precautions should be followed by the patient?

Before consuming the tapaday 100mg (Tapentadol) consult your doctor:

• If you are allergic to tapentadol or any other medication or ingredient of tapentadol ER tablets.
• If you are using any other prescription or non-prescription vitamins, nutritional, herbal supplements or any other kind of drug you are consuming should consult with your doctor.
• If you are using or have used these medicines in the past few days monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), linezolid (Zyvox), methylene blue, phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Emsam, Eldepryl, Zelapar), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). 
• Tell them if you are suffering from any other condition mentioned on the instruction label.
• If you are breastfeeding or pregnant.
• Have undergone any surgery before.
• You should not operate any machinery or do not drive a car.
• If you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past few days
• It may make you dizzy, drowsy, and fainting.
• Tell your doctor about any effect you are facing before or after using the medication.

What to do in case of a missed dose?

Your doctor will prescribe you the time, duration, and dosage of the tablets, as if you forget to take the dose you should take it as quickly as you remember but do not overdose it or consume it if the time has passed.

What happens in case of overdose?

Seek medical emergency or call your doctor in case of overdose consumption. It may cause severe adverse effects and one can feel drowsiness, lightheadedness, constipation, etc.

Side Effects this medication can cause:

Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are visible:

• Anxiety
• Headache
• Heartburn
• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness
• Stomach pain
• Irritability
• Abnormal dreams
• Excessive tiredness
• The sudden feeling of warmth
• Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

If you experience any of these symptoms call your doctor immediately or get medical treatment:

• Seizures
• Itching
• Swallowing
• Chest pain
• Weakness, or dizziness
• Problem with erection
• Irregular menstruation
• Swelling of the eyes
• Difficulty breathing or
• Agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating
• Fast heartbeat, shivering, nausea
• Vomiting, or diarrhea.

Storage Guidelines:

• The tablet should be placed in a tightly closed container and out of the reach of children.
• Store it at room temperature and place it away from heat and moisture. 
• Dispose of the medication that is expired or is no longer in need.

Talk to your physician for further instructions or guidelines regarding the storage and disposal of the tablet.

What should I avoid while taking tapentadol?

• Avoid drinking alcohol while you are on medication.
• Avoid driving or other activities which need attention until you are aware of the tablet.

Drug Interaction:

Taking MAO inhibitors with Tapentadol may cause a serious interaction. So, avoid taking these inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, metaxalone, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine) during your prescription of tapaday. Ask your doctor about the dose and timing of the medication.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1) Is Tapentadol a habit-forming drug?

Ans:- The tapaday 100mg tablet may have the potential to be habit-forming.

2) Are women can use the tablet during pregnancy?

Ans:- This drug should not be used at the time of pregnancy as it may cause side effects or the baby may be habitual to it.

3) What is the mechanism of action of the Tablet?

Ans:- Tapentadol Extended Release Tablet works by altering the way how the brain responds to pain and preventing pain signal transmission.

4) How much time does this pill take to work?

Ans:- This tablet (Tapaday 100mg) may provide an effect on the body within 1 hour of consuming the tablet.

5) How long does this medication's impact last?

Ans:- The effect of tapentadol may last up to or around 12 hours after swallowing it.

6) What type of pain does Tapentadol treat? 

1. Take care of severe acute pain.
2. Treating chronic pain.
3. Nerve Pain Relief.               
4. Relieve Phantom Limb Pain.
5. It Takes care of nociceptive pain.

7) Should you take 100 mg of tapentadol?

Ans:- The recommended dosage of tapentadol is 50 to 100 mg in duration of four to six hours when necessary. The dose should be customized according to pain intensity, functional result, response to therapy, and side effects.

8) Does tapentadol help you feel relaxed?

Ans:- Tapentadol is a powerful opioid painkiller. It is given to alleviate forms of pain that are moderate or severe.

9) When should you not take tapentadol?

Ans:- It may modestly raise the risk of birth abnormalities if taken during the pregnancy. Also, taking it for a long period or at large dosages may cause damage. To decrease the risk, take the least effective dosage for the shortest feasible duration.

10) What are the Health Benefits of consuming Tapaday100mg?

Ans:- The tablet provides relief from the moderate to severe pain of the patient. It is to be used when another medication is ineffective. It lowers the feeling of pain and one reacts with it.

11) What are the alternatives to Tapaday 100?

1. Aspadol 100 mg
2. Etadol 100mg
3. Noosanta 100mg
4. Tapal 100mg
5. Tapidol 100mg
6. Tapfree 100mg
7. Tydol 100mg