Opalgic 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Opalgic is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Consult a doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing problems, or limpness.
UNSAFE
Opalgic may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Opalgic may cause side effects such as drowsiness and blurred vision. If this happens, do not drive.
CAUTION
Opalgic should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Opalgic may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Opalgic should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Opalgic may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Opalgic 50mg Capsule
Introduction
Opalgic is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to manage persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock treatment.
Opalgic is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administ...
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Uses of Opalgic
Moderate to severe pain
Side effects of Opalgic
Common
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Vomiting
Nausea
Constipation
How to use Opalgic
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Opalgic works
Opalgic is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
What if you forget to take Opalgic?
If you miss a dose of Opalgic, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Use only for severe acute pain for not more than 5 days. Prolonged use may result in physical and psychological dependence even at recommend...
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Brief Description
Indication
Moderate to severe pain, Postoperative pain
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Moderate to severe pain
Adult:
Immediate release
Chronic pain: 25 mg PO every morning initially; increased by 25-50 mg/day every 3 days up t...
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Child Dose
Moderate-to-Severe Pain
Immediate release
<17 years: Safety and efficacy not established
>17 years (acute): 50-100 mg PO q4-6hr PRN; not to exceed ...
Suicidal patients, acute alcoholism; head injuries; raised intracranial pressure; severe renal impairment; lactation.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Patients who suffer from emotional disturbance or depression, history of epilepsy or risk of seizure, head injury, increased intracranial pressure. Re...
Increased risk of convulsions or serotonin syndrome w/ SSRI, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), TCA and other seizure threshold lowe...
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