Asta 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.20 (250's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Paracetamol |
| Company | Rephco 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 pain
- Osteoarthritic pain
- Stiffness of joints
Pharmacology
- Analgesic properties
- Antipyretic properties
- Weak anti-inflammatory activity
- Action in the CNS
- Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes
- Increased pain threshold
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for adults
- Dosage for children
- Extended release tablet administration
- Syrup/suspension dosage
- Suppository dosage
- Paediatric drop dosage
- Fast-acting tablet technology
- Specific tablet dosage for adults and children
Interaction
- Diminished metabolism with barbiturates
- Diminished metabolism with tricyclic antidepressants
- Diminished metabolism with alcohol
- Increased hepatotoxicity with alcohol
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
- No clinically significant amount in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Severe renal impairment precautions
- Severe hepatic impairment precautions
- Hazard of overdose in non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
- Avoid concurrent use with other Asta-containing products
Overdose Effects
- Possible liver damage
- Symptoms of overdose
- Immediate treatment
- Use of activated charcoal
- Use of N-acetylcysteine
- Management of serious hepatic dysfunction
Therapeutic Class
- Non opioid analgesics
Storage Conditions
- Dry place storage
- Protection from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
- Chemical Structure Image
Common Questions about Asta 500 mg Tablet
- Action of Asta 500 mg Tablet
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- Storage and disposal instructions
- Effectiveness with or without food
- Duration of usage for improvement
- Food or drink restrictions
- Recommended dose usage
- Concurrent use with antibiotics
- NSAID classification