Napa 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.20 (51 x 10: ৳ 612.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 12.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Paracetamol |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Fever
- Common cold
- Influenza
- Headache
- Toothache
- Earache
- Bodyache
- Myalgia
- Neuralgia
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Sprains
- Colic pain
- Back pain
- Post-operative pain
- Postpartum pain
- Inflammatory pain
- Post vaccination pain
- Rheumatic & osteoarthritic pain
- Stiffness of joints
Pharmacology
- Analgesic properties
- Antipyretic properties
- Weak anti-inflammatory activity
- Action in the CNS
- Increases pain threshold
- Inhibits isoforms of cyclooxygenase
- COX-1, COX-2, and COX-3 enzymes inhibition
- Prostaglandin synthesis inhibition
- Para aminophenol derivative
- Safety
- Fast acting
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet for adult dosage
- Tablet for children dosage (6-12 years)
- Extended Release Tablet for adults & children over 12 years dosage
- Syrup/Suspension for children dosage
- Suppository for children dosage
- Paediatric Drop for children dosage
- Paracetamol tablet with actizorb technology dosage
Interaction
- Diminished ability with barbiturates
- Diminished ability with tricyclic antidepressants
- Diminished ability with alcohol
- Increased hepatotoxicity with alcohol
- Chronic ingestion of anticonvulsants
- Chronic ingestion of oral steroid contraceptives
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol
Side Effects
- Mild side effects
- Haematological reactions
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leucopenia
- Pancytopenia
- Neutropenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Pancreatitis
- Skin rashes
- Allergic reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No ill effects in human pregnancy
- Excretion in breast milk
- Not in a clinically significant amount
Precautions & Warnings
- Severe renal impairment caution
- Severe hepatic impairment caution
- Overdose hazard
- Caution against exceeding stated dose
- Caution against concurrent use with other Napa-containing products
- Patient-specific usage advice
Overdose Effects
- Liver damage possibility
- Symptoms of overdose
- Immediate treatment essential
- Use of activated charcoal
- Plasma Napa concentration measurement
- Treatment with N-acetylcysteine
- Oral Methionine as an alternative
- Management of serious hepatic dysfunction
Therapeutic Class
- Non opioid analgesics
Storage Conditions
- Dry place
- Away from light
- Away from heat
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula : C8H9NO2
- Chemical Structure image
Common Questions
- Description of Napa 500 mg Tablet
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- Side Effects of Napa 500 mg Tablet
- Storage and disposal instructions for Napa 500 mg Tablet
- Instructions regarding usage with food
- Duration of usage for improvement
- Foods and drinks to avoid during usage
- Optimal dosage advice
- Usage along with antibiotics
- Classification as an NSAID drug
- Quick Tips for usage