Topcynta 100 mg

Product Overview

What Is Topcynta 100 Mg?

Topcynta 100 mg is a pain medicine for moderate to severe body pain. It is the brand name for Tapentadol, a clinically proven centrally-acting opioid analgesic with a dual mechanism of action. This makes Topcynta a much more effective pain medication compared to others, along with a lower risk of side effects.

Topcynta 100 mg is an FDA-approved medicine, ensuring its safety and effectiveness.

Topcynta 100mg Uses & Benefits

Topcynta tablets are prescribed for treating both acute (short-term pain) and chronic (long-lasting) body pain.

Acute Pain Management With Topcynta Tablets

It is used for treating moderate to severe acute pain caused by Injury, post-operative pain, and musculoskeletal pain (pain in the muscles, bones, and joints).

For Chronic Pain

It is effective and well-tolerated in treating chronic lower back pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. The use of Topcynta 100 mg tablets for Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a condition that can cause long-lasting pain in the arms, legs, feet, and hands, is recommended by doctors.

For neuropathic Pain

Topcynta is effective for treating diabetic neuropathic pain, a condition caused by nerve damage that occurs mainly in people with diabetes. It is also prescribed for nociceptive pain, a condition that occurs due to damage to the body tissue.

Benefits

The four notable benefits of Topcynta 100 mg tablet include-

• Topcynta 100 mg offers relief from body pain when other treatments fail to do so.
• It is one of the most affordable and effective brand drugs of Tapentadol.
• Its dual mechanism of action offers pain relief from a broader range of body pain.
• It has a quicker onset of action and begins to work within 30 minutes of intake.

Working Mechanism

Topcynta or Tapentadol Hydrochloride tablets 100 mg work by interacting with the opioid receptors of the central nervous system. They block pain signals from traveling from the affected part of the body to the brain, thus providing effective pain relief.

It also inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter that is associated with pain relief.

Dosage Guidelines For Topcynta 100

Topcynta 100mg can be taken three to four times a day, depending on the severity of the pain. The maximum dose on the first day of treatment is 700 mg, and on the following days, it is 600 mg per day.

Maintain a gap of 4 to 6 hours between each dose.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your normal schedule.

Alternative Dose

If lower doses, like 100 mg of Tapentadol, fail to offer effective pain relief, take a higher dose, such as Tapaday 200 mg. You can also choose from other brands drug of Tapentadol with the same dosage strength, such as Aspadol 100mg and Tap 100 mg.

In cases of severe persistent pain, take Aspadol ER 200 mg, an extended-release tablet that is designed to disintegrate gradually, offering a longer duration of action.

Direction Of Use

• It may be taken with or without food, and it is better to take it at a fixed time.
• On the first day of the treatment, take the second dose of Topcynta 100 mg tablet after one hour of taking the first dose.
• Swallow the tablet without crushing or splitting the tablet.
• Do not change the dosage without consulting a doctor.

Side Effects Of Topcynta 100 Tablets

The six common side effects of Topcynta 100 mg include-

• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness

Severe Side Effects Of Topcynta 100 mg-

• Hallucinations
• Fast heartbeat
• Irritability
• Hives
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Anxiety
• Excessive tiredness

Long-term use of Topcynta 100 mg can result in withdrawal symptoms if discontinued without consulting a doctor. The four common withdrawal symptoms of Topcynta include-

• stomach or abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• trouble urinating
• confusion

Precaution And Warnings

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol with Topcynta 100 tablets can increase the risk of dizziness and drowsiness.

Pregnancy

The intake of Topcynta during pregnancy can affect the development of the baby. Take it with caution and after consulting a doctor.

Breastfeeding

It is unsafe to take Topcynta tablets during breastfeeding as it can reach the mother’s milk and affect the infant.

Kidney

Topcynta 100 mg tablets should be taken with caution in patients with kidney disorders as such people take longer to eliminate the medication, increasing the risk of side effects.

Liver

Topcynta 100 tablets should be taken with caution in patients with severe liver disorders. Such patients may require dosage adjustments.

Age

Topcynta is not recommended for people above 65 years; as such, people have lower metabolic activity and take longer to show effective results.

Driving

Topcynta 100 tablets can cause drowsiness and dizziness, making it unsafe to drive or use heavy machinery.

Storage And Disposal

Topcynta 100 mg tablets should be stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight and moisture. Place them away from the reach of children and pets to avoid accidental ingestion.

Drug Interaction Of Topcynta 100 Mg

Topcynta 100 mg tablets can interact with other medicines and supplements to cause drug interaction. It can cause a severe or major interaction or moderate to minor interaction, as listed in the table below.

Severe Or Major Drug Interaction-

• Almotriptan
• Baclofen
• Citalopram
• Dantrolene
• Fluphenazine
• Gepirone
• Iohexol
• Metrizamide
• Oxycodone
• Primidone

Moderate Or Minor Drug Interaction-

• Baricitinib
• Cyclizine
• Dicyclomine
• Ganaxolone
• Hyoscyamine
• Indacaterol
• Kava
• Melatonin
• Naphazoline Nasal
• Prasugrel

The above table lists 20 interactions of Topcynta from its 379 possible drug interactions. Thus, it is advisable to consult a doctor before taking Topcynta with any other medication.