Tapaday 100mg

Introduction To Tapaday 100 Mg 

Tapaday 100 mg is an FDA-approved pain medication that is used to treat severe chronic and acute pain. It is a well-known brand version of Tapentadol that has a dual mode of action and works on the central nervous system. 

It is one of the most well-tolerated, safest, and most effective opioid analgesics available on the market. 

Composition

Active ingredient – Tapentadol hydrochloride

Inactive ingredients –

• Lactose monohydrate

• Cellulose, microcrystalline

• Polyvinyl alcohol

• Talc

• Aluminium oxide

• Magnesium stearate

• Povidone

• Croscarmellose sodium

• Titanium dioxide

• Polyethylene glycol. 

Uses And Benefits

The Tapaday 100 mg is used to treat pain associated with –

• Back pain

• Post-surgical pain

• Migraine

• Knee and hip joint pain

• Regional pain syndrome – a neurological condition that causes persistent pain in an arm or a leg.  

• Dental pain 

• Fibromyalgia – a chronic condition causing pain all over the body, fatigue, and other symptoms. 

• Diabetic neuropathy – nerve damage caused by diabetes.  

Benefits Of Tapaday 100 Mg 

• Tapaday 100 mg effectively treats severe chronic and acute pain. 

• Improves the overall quality of a person by eliminating pain.

• It has a fast-acting mechanism that works within 30 minutes of intake.

Dosage Information

The maximum dose of Tapaday 100 mg is 600 mg per day with a dosage interval of 4 to 6 hours. However, the frequency of the medication can vary from person to person, depending on the severity of the pain. 

Tapaday is also available in a higher dosage strength, which is Tapaday 200 mg. This dosage strength of Tapaday is usually recommended to people when the lower dose doesn’t provide much effectiveness. 

Note – Any change in the dosage must be done under the supervision of a doctor.

Correct Administration

• Take one dose at a time with a plain glass of water.

• Do not break the pill.

• Take the medicine strictly as instructed by your physician. 

• Tapentadol can be taken on an empty stomach or with food.

Side Effects Associated With Tapaday 100 Mg 

The common side effects of Tapaday 100 mg  are as follows – 

• Dizziness

• Drowsiness

• Nausea or vomiting

• Constipation. 

Serious side effects of this medication include –

• Seizure

• Anxiety or hallucination

• Fainting

• Irregular breathing

• Severe dizziness, drowsiness, or confusion. 

Drug Interaction

Tapaday 100 mg interacts with 378 drugs (185 are major, 192 are moderate, and 1 is minor).

Avoid taking the following medication while taking Tapentadol. 

Note: This is not the complete list of all the possible medications that interact with Tapentadol. For further assistance, consult a healthcare provider. 

Storage And Disposal

• This opioid pain medication should be kept away from children’s and pets’ reach.

• Keep it in the original package at room temperature (20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) away from heat, moisture, and light. 

• While disposing of the medication, wrap them in a paper and flush them down the toilet. 

Precautions And Warnings 

• Tapaday 100 mg is a strong pain medicine that can put you at risk of misuse or abuse. Therefore, take this medication only when needed and only under the guidance of your doctor.

• This pain medication may make you drowsy, or dizzy therefore do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. 

• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or pregnant or if you have breathing or lung problems, kidney disease, liver disease, stomach or bowel problems, or any other health ailments. 

• The consumption of alcohol should be avoided right before or after taking Tapaday 100mg dosage.