Tonopán painkillers
Features / Use
What is Tonopan and when is it used?
Tonopan relieve the headache. It contains the pain-relieving drug propyphenazone and dihydroergotamine, which has a stabilizing effect on the blood vessels. Tonopan used for the treatment of Vascular headaches, particularly due to weather handling, tension headaches and nervous tension, mild migraine attacks.
Contraindications
When Tonopan should not be used?
Hypersensitivity to Pyrazolone derivatives or rheumatic agents (so-called aspirin-intolerant) or against ergot substances, severe kidney and liver diseases, cardio-vascular diseases like heart attacks, angina pectoris, arterial disease or hypertension and certain metabolic disorders (the so-called " glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency ") should be Tonopan not applied. In children under 6 years Tonopan should not be used.
Precautions
When is advised when taking Tonopan caution?
Since Schmerzmitttel occasionally make tired and responsiveness may be impaired, is on the road, be exercised in operating machinery, etc. caution.
If you are taking antibiotics, antifungal (for fungal infections) or cure for AIDS, you need to talk with the doctor sure before you take Tonopan.
This also applies if you are taking cimetidine (an ulcer agent), sumatriptan (migraine) or so-called beta-blockers (medicines for high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat) (risk of serious interaction).
If you suffer from hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism), you should not use Tonopan.
Analgesics should not be taken without a regular medical check-up over time. If you need a pain reliever for a long time, consult your doctor.
The prolonged regular intake of large quantities of certain pain relievers has been associated with the occurrence of kidney damage or kidney failure in connection.
It may also be noted that the constant use of painkillers for headaches in turn can help to ensure that there are more headaches permanently.
If you have a tendency to allergies and / or if you suffer from asthma, chronic rhinitis, nasal polyps or chronic urticaria (hives), you should take Tonopan with caution and in consultation with your doctor.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you suffer from other diseases, have allergies or other medications (also purchased without taking!).
Pregnancy and Lactation
Tonopan may be taken during pregnancy or breast-feeding?
Tonopan should not be taken during pregnancy. Especially in the first three months of pregnancy and in the last 6 weeks before birth, is discouraged by the application of Tonopan. When breastfeeding is not to stop taking Tonopan too.
Dosage and Administration
How do you use Tonopan?
Adults and adolescents 12 years: 1-2 film-coated tablets - usually 2 film-coated tablets with the first dose. If necessary, may be taken up daily to a maximum of 6 film-coated tablets with persistent pain after 20-30 minutes, a further film-coated tablet.
Children 6 years: 1 tablet per dose. If necessary, may be administered again in sustained severe pain after 20-30 minutes, the same dosage. Maximum daily dose: 1-3 tablets, depending on age.
Small children should not be given the drug.
Tonopan should not be used for long periods without medical advice.
The tablets are swallowed whole with some liquid to take.
Keep up to in this leaflet, or specified by the physician prescribed dose. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Adverse effects
What side effects can have Tonopan?
In isolated cases, and / or at higher doses can cause the following adverse effects:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
Circulatory problems with tingling or numbness in the fingers or toes, chest pain, possibly with serious damage to the blood vessels until the death of the tissues supplied by them;
In some cases, blood changes were observed;
Hypersensitivity (allergy): skin rashes (itching, hives) or asthma to severe allergic reactions (shock);
The occurrence of respiratory or cardiovascular reactions, especially in susceptible patients, is not excluded;
If such symptoms, you must stop using Tonopan immediately and seek urgent medical attention;
If not for its intended long-term use can cause damage to the chest to come back and abdomen with cough, shortness of breath, back pain and urinary obstruction, and chronic damage to the heart valves.
General advice
What other precautions should you take?
Like all medications, keep Tonopan is also out of reach of children.
The tablets are to be protected from light.
The suppositories are below 30 ° C or below.
The drug should only to be used on the packaging with the "EXP" date.
For more information, please contact your doctor or pharmacist who has the detailed circular.
Composition
1 tablet contains:
Agents: dihydroergotamine mesylate, 0.5 mg, Caffeine 40 mg, propyphenazone 175 mg, excipients: color: indigo carmine (E132) and other excipients.
Distributor:
MIZAR FARMACÉUTICA, SL - Barcelona
for
Novartis Farmacéutica, SA - Barcelona
Reviews
Shopping Cart
