Eperisone is a medication to relieve pain, stiffness, and tension in muscles. Eperisone belongs to the class of relaxants or muscle relaxants that must be used according to a doctor's prescription.
Pain, stiffness, and tension in the muscles, can be caused by excessive physical activity, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, physical decline or having a number of diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, or cervical spondylosis.
Eperisone acts on the central nervous system to relax tense muscles, thereby reducing pain.
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What is Eperisone
| group | Prescription drugs |
| Category | Muscle relaxants |
| Benefit | Relieves pain and tension in muscles |
| Consumed by | Mature |
| Eperisone for pregnant and lactating women | Category N: Not categorized. It is not known whether eperisone is absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor first. |
| Drug form | Tablet |
Warning Before Taking Eperisone
Eperisone should not be used carelessly. There are several things that must be considered before taking eperisone, including:
- Do not take eperisone if you are allergic to this drug. Always tell your doctor about any allergies you have.
- Do not drive or do activities that require alertness after taking eperisone, as this medicine can cause drowsiness, weakness, or dizziness.
- Tell your doctor if you have or are currently suffering from liver disease.
- Do not give eperisone to children without first consulting a doctor.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking certain medications, supplements, or herbal products.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
- See your doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction or overdose after taking eperisone.
Dosage and Instructions for Use of Eperisone
The dose of eperisone to relieve pain or muscle tension is 50 mg, 3 times a day. The dose given can be different, depending on the severity of the condition and the patient's response to the drug. Consult with your doctor about the appropriate dose for your condition.
How to Take Eperisone Correctly
Follow the doctor's recommendations and read the instructions for use listed on the packaging before taking eperisone. Do not increase your dose or use the drug for longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Eperisone tablets can be taken after meals. Take the eperisone tablet with a glass of water to swallow the eperisone tablet.
If you forget to take eperisone, you are advised to take it immediately if the break with the next schedule is not too close. If it is close, ignore it and do not double the dose.
Store eperisone at room temperature. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and keep out of reach of children.
Eperisone Interactions with Other Drugs
The use of eperisone together with other drugs can cause drug interactions. One such interaction is an increased risk of visual disturbances when used with tolperisone or methocarbamol.
Side Effects and Dangers of Eperisone
Some of the side effects that may arise after taking eperisone are:
- Anemia
- Heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias)
- Digestive disorders, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Dizzy
- Numb
- Tremor
- Drowsiness
- Insomnia
- Urinary retention
Check with your doctor if you have any complaints or side effects mentioned above. Immediately see a doctor if you experience an allergic reaction to the drug which can be characterized by the appearance of an itchy rash on the skin, swelling of the eyelids and lips, or difficulty breathing after taking eperisone.