Milpran 50mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Milpran 50mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of fibromyalgia (a condition in which there are generalized pain and tenderness in the body) and depression. It works by increasing the level of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), helping in faster recovery.
Milpran 50mg Tablet is used to treat depression and anxiety disorder.
Milpran 50mg Tablet is used to treat depression and anxiety disorder.
Uses of Milpran Tablet
Benefits of Milpran Tablet
In Fibromyalgia
Milpran 50mg Tablet may also be used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It reduces pain and also the mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness that can be caused by the pain. It interferes with pain messages traveling through the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will have an impact on your overall quality of life. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.
In Depression
Milpran 50mg Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Milpran 50mg Tablet prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.
Side effects of Milpran Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Milpran
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Constipation
- Anxiety
- Decreased appetite
- Increased sweating
- Sexual dysfunction
How to use Milpran Tablet
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. Milpran 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Milpran 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Milpran 50mg Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Milpran 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Milpran 50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Milpran 50mg Tablet may impair your thinking or reactions and this may affect your ability to drive.
As Milpran 50mg Tablet may impair your thinking or reactions and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Milpran 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Milpran 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Milpran 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Milpran 50mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised in patients with the severe liver disease.
Caution is advised in patients with the severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Milpran 50mg Tablet to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Milpran 50mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
- It may cause a sensation of restlessness, especially when you first start taking it. Inform your doctor if this happens to you.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylacetamide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Milpran 50mg Tablet addictive?
Milpran 50mg Tablet does not cause addiction
Is Milpran 50mg Tablet narcotic?
Milpran 50mg Tablet is not a narcotic
Is Milpran 50mg Tablet a generic or a controlled substance?
Milpran 50mg Tablet is a generic and not a controlled substance
Does Milpran 50mg Tablet cause weight loss?
Milpran 50mg Tablet may cause this side effect. Call your doctor if you experience any unusual problems during your treatment.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Name: Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Address: Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
Country of origin: India
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