EPERISONE belongs to the class of medications called ‘antispasmodics’ used to treat muscle spasms. Muscle spasm is the sudden painful and involuntary muscle contractions which occur when the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted. It is characterized by muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty moving, and pain in affected muscles and joints.
EPERISONE contains ‘Eperisone’, which belongs to the class of antispasmodics. It works by relaxing skeletal muscles and reducing myotonia (inability of muscles to relax). It can relax vascular smooth muscles (muscle found in the wall of blood vessels) and improve blood circulation. It can also suppress pain reflexes. These effects of EPERISONE help to reduce pain and spasms in the muscle effectively.
EPERISONE is available in the form of tablets. You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The common side effects of EPERISONE are nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, weakness, drowsiness and dizziness. These side effects are mild and temporary. However, inform your doctor immediately if any of these side effects persist or get worse.
It is not recommended to take EPERISONE if you are allergic to EPERISONE or any other contents. It is also not recommended for breastfeeding women. Before taking EPERISONE, inform your doctor if you have any liver disease or are pregnant. EPERISONE is not recommended for use in children. Elderly patients may require dose adjustments. EPERISONE may not interact with alcohol. EPERISONE may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Muscle spasm
EPERISONE is a muscle relaxant that also shows an analgesic effect. It reduces muscle stiffness and spasticity, enabling the movement of muscles easily. It is usually well tolerated when taken at recommended doses. Though it causes drowsiness, this effect has a very low incidence with EPERISONE compared to other antispasmodic drugs. It can be used during rehabilitation (restoring functional ability in people with physical disabilities) as it can allow voluntary movement of the upper and lower extremities without using muscle power.
EPERISONE may cause liver damage, so it should be used cautiously in patients with liver diseases. If you notice dizziness, sleepiness and weakness, you should refrain from activities that require you to stay alert, such as driving or operating heavy machinery. Also, inform your doctor if these effects are persistent or worse, the doctor may make dose adjustments based on the severity of side effects.
Drug-Drug Interactions: EPERISONE may interact with a muscle relaxant (methocarbamol) and cause accommodation in the eye (increase in the eye's optical power to view an image clearly).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: EPERISONE should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment.
EPERISONE may not interact with alcohol.
There is no sufficient data to establish the safe use of EPERISONE in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, please consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor prescribes this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
EPERISONE may pass into breast milk and cause unwanted effects in your foetus. Your doctor may suggest you to stop breastfeeding while on treatment with this medicine.
EPERISONE may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine.
If you have liver disease, EPERISONE should be used with caution as it may worsen your condition. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.
EPERISONE is probably safe when used in patients with kidney diseases.
EPERISONE is not recommended for use in children.
Muscle spasm: Muscle contractions that occur unexpectedly and without warning can be unpleasant and uncomfortable. Muscle spasms can occur when the nerve signals that control muscle action are disrupted or stopped. Muscle tightness, joint stiffness, atypical posture, trouble moving, and discomfort in afflicted muscles and joints are all symptoms. Muscle spasms can be triggered by fatigue (weakness), stress, excessive heat or cold, illness, and tight clothing. Muscular relaxants and exercise can both be used to treat muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants numb the muscle and aid in preventing unpleasant contractions. Exercise helps muscles stretch, making them less prone to spasms, tears, or sprains.