Katadol
Katadol Products are primarily used for
Pain relief
About Katadol Products
Katadol Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Katadol are Fatigue, Dizziness, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Tremors, Heartburn, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Loss of appetite, Depression, Headache, Abdominal discomfort, Sleep disturbance, Increased sweating, Restlessness, Nervousness, Flatulence, Diarrhea.
How Katadol Products work
Flupirtine decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
Patient Concerns about Katadol Products
Frequently asked questions about Katadol Products
Frequently asked questions about Flupirtine
Q. Is Katadol Capsule beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Yes, Katadol Capsule is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Katadol Capsule is yet to get formal regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.
Q. What is the benefit of using Katadol Capsule with paracetamol?
Both Katadol Capsule and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Katadol Capsule, pain relief is better as compared to single drug use. However, both can cause liver toxicity, so monitoring of liver function is very important when taken together.
Q. Does Katadol Capsule cause liver toxicity?
Yes, Katadol Capsule causes liver toxicity. Use of Katadol Capsule is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.
Q. Can Katadol Capsule be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?
Katadol Capsule can be used for the relief of pain associated with osteorthritis and post orthopedic surgery pain. It is especially useful for patients who cannot take NSAIDs because of the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.
Q. Does use of Katadol Capsule cause green discoloration of urine?
There have been case reports that Katadol Capsule causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.
Q. Is Katadol Capsule useful in the treatment of epilpesy?
Katadol Capsule is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Katadol Capsule for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.
Q. Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Katadol Capsule?
Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Katadol Capsule like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Katadol Capsule. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.