Tapaday 200mg

Tapaday 200 Mg – Introduction

Tapaday 200 mg is a centrally-acting pain medication and a popular Tapentadol brand name,  approved by the FDA for treating severe chronic and acute pain. It has a dual mode of action and is known to produce effective relief from pain with a lower potential for abuse.

Ingredients

200 mg Tapentadol is the active compound, whereas the other ingredients of Tapaday 200mg include –

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

Uses And Benefits

Tapaday 200 mg is used to treat pain associated with the following conditions –

• Back pain
• Migraine – a type of headache that causes throbbing, pulsing head pain.
• Post-surgical pain
• Knee and hip joint pain
• Dental pain
• Diabetic neuropathy – a type of nerve damage caused due to diabetes.
• Fibromyalgia – chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain.
• Regional pain syndrome – persistent pain in an arm or a leg.

Dosage Guidelines

The maximum dose of Tapaday 200 mg for chronic and acute pain is 600 mg per day therefore, this medication should be taken two to three times a day as directed by a doctor.

Tapaday is also available in the dosage strength of Tapaday 100 mg which is a lower dose of this medication.

Proper Intake

• Take Tapaday 200 mg exactly as directed.
• Swallow the whole medicine with a plain glass of water.
• Tapaday 200 mg can be taken with or without food.
• Do not break or crush the tablets.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Tapaday 200 mg include –

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

Serious side effects of this medication include –

• Fainting
• Seizure
• Irregular breathing
• Anxiety or hallucinations.

In case of any unusual effects after taking this medication, call your doctor immediately.

Drug Interaction

Tapaday 200 mg has the potential to interact with 372 drugs (183 major, 188 moderate, and 1 minor interaction) Some of these medicines are listed below in the table.

Storage And Disposal

• Storing Tapaday 200 mg in its original packaging is advisable.
• Keep the medicine at room temperature.
• Keep this pain medication away from sunlight and moisture.
• Expired or unneeded Tapentadol 200 mg tablets should be disposed of in a sealed packet or container and thrown away in the trash away from the reach of pets.

Precautions

• Nursing and pregnant mothers should have strict prior consultation from a healthcare provider while taking Tapaday 200 mg.
• Tapaday 200 mg is not recommended for children below 18 and adults above 65 years.
• Do not operate heavy machinery or drive after administering the analgesic.
• Let your doctor know your medical history before taking Tapaday 200 mg.
• Do not combine this medication with alcohol because it can worsen the side effects of the medication.