Tolperisone
About Tolperisone
Tolperisone belongs to a group of medicines known as centrally acting muscle relaxants, used to treat acute musculoskeletal pain (pain originating in muscles, bones, or joints). Acute musculoskeletal pain is pain perceived within an area of the body and assumed to occur from the muscles, joints, or bones in that area.
Tolperisone contains Tolperisone, a muscle relaxant. It works on the spinal cord and centres in the brain to relieve muscle contraction or stiffness without reducing strength. It increases blood supply to the muscles. This improves muscle movement and reduces pain.
You may experience certain common side effects, such as dizziness, sleepiness, diarrhoea, sweating, abdominal pain, and weakness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Before taking this Tolperisone, inform your doctor if you have any allergies, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), asthma, or hay fever. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you should talk to your doctor for advice before taking this Tolperisone. If you are a breastfeeding mother, immediately contact your doctor.
Uses of Tolperisone
• Treating muscle spasms: Tolperisone helps manage involuntary muscle contractions, making movement more comfortable.
• Reducing stiffness and rigidity in muscles: Tolperisone alleviates tightness and restricted movement, improving flexibility.
• Improving muscle tone by enhancing blood flow: Tolperisone increases circulation, promoting better muscle function and recovery.
• Relieving pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions: Tolperisone helps ease discomfort linked to muscle-related injuries or disorders.
Medicinal Benefits
- Tolperisone relieves muscle stiffness, spasms, and pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions.
- Acts as a centrally acting muscle relaxant to improve muscle mobility.
- Helps in conditions such as muscle spasticity caused by neurological disorders or injuries.
- Improves blood circulation to affected muscles, aiding faster recovery.
- Provides relief without causing significant sedation compared to other muscle relaxants.
- Enhances physical therapy outcomes by relaxing tight muscles.
- Supports better muscle coordination and overall mobility.
Directions for Use
- Tolperisone can be taken after meals or as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
- Swallow Tolperisone as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not chew, crush, or break it.
Storage
Side Effects of Tolperisone
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Diarrhea
- Sweating
- Abdominal pain
- Weakness
Drug Warnings
- Before taking this Tolperisone, inform your doctor if you have any allergies, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), asthma, or hay fever.
- If you have hypersensitivity and experience symptoms such as flushing, rash, wheezing, severe itching of the skin, difficulty in breathing with or without swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat, difficulty in swallowing, low blood pressure, fast heartbeat, or fast decrease in blood pressure, then stop taking Tolperisone and consult a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
- If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, you should talk to your doctor for advice before taking this Tolperisone.
- If you are a breastfeeding mother, immediately contact your doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions reported in clinical trials.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid drinking alcohol when taking Tolperisone as it may cause too much drowsiness.
Pregnancy
cautionIf you are pregnant, consult with your doctor before taking this Tolperisone. Although there is no evidence that Tolperisone would have a harmful effect on the baby, after careful evaluation of the risk-to-benefit ratio, the doctor should decide whether to take Tolperisone, especially in the first three months of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
unsafeTolperisone must not be used during breastfeeding
Driving
cautionTolperisone may cause sleepiness or dizziness. Do not drive or do anything needing concentration until you know how it affects you.
Liver
unsafeThose who have severe liver problems should not take this medicine because the most dangerous adverse event has been observed.
Kidney
unsafeThose who have severe kidney problems should not take this medicine because the most dangerous adverse event has been observed.
Children
unsafeThe safety and efficacy of Tolperisone in children have not been established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Take it with a glass of milk or after food.
- Tolperisone may cause sleepiness or dizziness. Do not drive or do anything needing concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid drinking alcohol when taking Tolperisone as it may cause too much drowsiness.
- Do not stop taking Tolperisone suddenly without informing your doctor if you have been on it for a long time.
Special Advise
Regular monitoring of kidney function and liver function is advised during treatment with Tolperisone.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Acute musculoskeletal pain: Acute musculoskeletal pain is pain perceived within an area of the body, and assumed to occur from the muscles, joints, or bones in that area. Excluded from the definition is pain due to severe local causes, such as fractures, tumours, or infections, and general and neural reasons. Types of pain are named according to the area affected, e.g., neck pain, back pain, elbow pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, buttock pain, ankle pain, and knee pain. Musculoskeletal pain is so common as to be observed by some as a normal part of life. Severe causes of this disease are uncommon. Most episodes are self-limiting. Economic costs occur when acute musculoskeletal pain is examined and treated unnecessarily.
FAQs
Tolperisone is used to treat acute musculoskeletal pain (pain within the body that starts from muscles, bones, or joints). It works on the spinal cord and centres in the brain to relieve muscle contraction or stiffness without reducing strength. It increases blood supply to the muscles. This improves muscle movement and reduces pain.
Tolperisone is not a direct painkiller. It is a muscle relaxant frequently used where specific muscles are in constant contraction. It is used to treat long-lasting pain. It works by relieving the spasm and relaxing the muscles. It is important to know that this Tolperisone is not advised for all pain conditions. Your doctor will decide when to prescribe this Tolperisone.
Yes, there is a risk that Tolperisone can cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Therefore, avoid operating heavy machinery or driving while taking this Tolperisone. Before starting the Tolperisone inform the doctor and also tell if you are on any sleep Tolperisone.
No, Tolperisone is not an addictive medicine. It is a muscle relaxant medicine and has no addictive ability.
Tolperisone is given to patients with chronic back pain. It is a muscle relaxant. It relaxes the back muscles, helping reduce pain. Inform your doctor to accurately diagnose the cause of the back pain before you start taking this Tolperisone.
Discontinuing this Tolperisone should not be done early, even if you feel its effect is too weak or too strong. In such cases, inform your doctor.
Common side effects of Tolperisone include dizziness, sleepiness, diarrhoea, sweating, abdominal pain, and weakness. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Tolperisone works by blocking sodium and calcium channels in the nervous system, helping reduce muscle spasms and improve muscle tone.
