UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Herbopam 500.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Herbopam 500 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Herbopam 500 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE

Herbopam 500 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

CAUTION

Herbopam 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Herbopam 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Herbopam 500 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

CAUTION

Herbopam 500 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Herbopam 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Herbopam 500 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while the patient is taking this medicine.

Medicine Overview of Herbopam 500mg tablet

Introduction

Herbopam 500 is a pain relieving medicine. It alleviates pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and osteoarthritis. Herbopam 500 should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop. Vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and indigestion are some of the common side effects that might be observed on taking this medicine. It may also cause dizziness, drowsiness, or visual disturbances. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment. Long-term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems. Herbopam 500 is not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Herbopam 500

Pain relief

Side effects of Herbopam 500

Common

Vomiting

Stomach pain/epigastric pain

Nausea

Indigestion

Diarrhea

Heartburn

Loss of appetite

How to use Herbopam 500

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Herbopam 500 is to be taken with food.

How Herbopam 500 works

Herbopam 500 is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Herbopam 500 to relieve pain and inflammation.

Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.

Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.

It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Herbopam 500 as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.

Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.

Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Brief Description

Indication

Adult: PO Ankylosing spondylitis; Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis 100 mg twice daily. SR Tablet : The recommended dose is 200 mg, once daily. Elderly: The pharmacokinetics of aceclofenac are not altered in elderly patients, therefore it is not considered necessary to modify the dose and dose frequency. Hepatic Impairment Reduce initial dose to 100 mg daily .

Administration

May increase plasma concentrations of lithium and digoxin. Increased nephrotoxicity when used with diuretics or ciclosporin. Monitor serum potassium when used with potassium-sparing diuretics and ACE inhibitors. May enhance activity of anticoagulants. May increase risk of methotrexate toxicity when administered within 24 hr of methotrexate admin. Increased risk of GI bleed with other NSAIDs. Increased risk of convulsion with quinolones.

Adult Dose

Cautiously administer to patients with GI disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, haematological abnormalities, hepatic porphyria; history of bronchial asthma; history of heart failure or hypertension; mild renal, hepatic or cardiac impairment. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Elderly. Patients suffering from severe hepatic impairment must be monitored.

Renal Dose

Aceclofenac, a phenylacetic acid derivative, has antiinflammatory and analgesic properties. It is a potent inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase which is involved in the production of prostaglandins.

Contraindication

Safety & Efficacy not established.

Mode of Action

Should be taken with food. Take w/ or immediately after meals.

Precaution

Indicated for the relief of pain and inflammation in both acute and chronic pain like, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, dental pain, post-traumatic pain, low back pain, gynaecological pain.

Side Effect

No dose adjustment needed.

Pregnancy Category Note

Gastrointestinal disorders (dyspepsia, abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhoea) and occasional occurance of dizziness. Dermatological side effects including pruritus and rash. Abnormal hepatic enzyme levels and raised serum creatinine have occasionally been reported. Potentially Fatal: Severe GI bleeding; nephrotoxicity; blood dyscrasias.

Interaction

Hypersensitivity to aspirin or NSAIDs; moderate to severe renal impairment; pregnancy (3rd trimester); history of peptic ulceration or GI bleed; patients with infections.