Aspadol 200mg

What Is Aspadol 200 Mg?

The FDA has approved the centrally-acting oral painkiller Aspadol ER (extended-release) 200 mg for treating severe acute and chronic pain. It effectively relieves pain when other treatment options fail to do so.

The Aspadol extended-release tablets are different from the other available Aspadol tablets based on their ability to disintegrate. The extended-release tablets are designed to release their active compound over a specific period of time. They thus are distributed steadily in the body, ensuring an extended therapeutic effect that lasts for 12 hours.

Aspadol ER 200 mg has a quick mode of action that begins to work within 30 minutes of intake.

Composition Of Aspadol 200 Mg

Active ingredient – Tapentadol hydrochloride

Inactive compounds –

• Povidone
• Polyvinylpyrrolidone
• Croscarmellose sodium
• Magnesium stearate
• Microcrystalline cellulose
• Colloidal silicon dioxide.

Uses And Benefits

Aspadol 200 mg is used to eliminate dental pain, post-surgical, back and hip joint pain, migraine, regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, and diabetic neuropathy.

Benefits of Aspadol 200 mg

• Effectively relieves moderate to severe chronic or acute pain.
• Improve sleep quality by relieving pain.
• Has a better safety profile than other medicines of the same class.

Dosage Guidelines

Maximum dose – The maximum dose of Aspadol ER 200 mg is 500 mg daily.

Frequency – Aspadol 200 mg should be taken two times a day with a dosage gap of 12 hours.

Aspadol is also available in a lower dosage strength known as Aspadol 100 mg.

Note – To get the most out of Aspadol 200 mg, make sure to take this medication for acute and chronic pain under the guidance of a doctor.

Proper Administration

• Swallow the whole Aspadol ER 200 mg tablet with water.
• Chewing or crushing the medication is not advisable.
• Aspadol ER  200 mg can be taken with or without food.
• Follow all the instructions of your medical provider while taking this medication.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Aspadol 200 mg include –

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Feeling tired.

Serious side effects of this medication include –

• Seizures
• Fainting
• Anxiety
• Hallucinations
• Irregular breathing.

Note – In the event of any serious side effects associated with Aspadol 200 mg inform your doctor immediately.

Drug Interactions

Using Aspadol ER 200 mg with any of the following (although not the complete list of medicines) is not recommended.

• Isocarboxazid
• Nialamide
• Selegiline
• Naltrexone
• Rasagiline
• Methylene blue
• Safinamide
• Procarbazine
• Tranylcypromine
• Moclobemide

Note – Before using any medication while taking Aspadol 200 mg make sure to ask your pharmacist or doctor first.

Storage And Disposal

• Store Aspadol 200 mg in a secure and safe place to prevent others from getting it.
• Keep it in an airtight container.
• If this medication is no longer needed or is expired, then dispose of the medicine by placing it in a sealed packet or container and throwing it away in the trash, away from the reach of pets and children.

Precautionary Measures

• Avoid the intake of alcohol while taking Aspadol 200 mg because it can worsen the side effects of this medication.
• Breastfeeding women should take this medication only under medical supervision.
• Discuss all your medical history with your doctor before using this medication.
• Do not stop taking this medication abruptly.
• Aspadol 200 mg shouldn’t be taken by pregnant women without consulting a doctor because it is a category C pregnancy drug.