Q: What precautions should be taken with Acronil 100mg Capsule?

• Dose reduction is required in individuals with kidney disease .

Question 1

What is Acronil 100mg Capsule used for?

Accepted Answer

Flupirtine is a non-opioid, non-NSAID painkiller (analgesic).
It is used for the treatment of acute and﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿ chronic pain like post-traumatic pain, post-surgical pain, headache and
menstrual cramps
.
It acts through a different mechanism as compared to opioid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) painkillers.

Question 2

What are the side effects of Acronil 100mg Capsule?

Accepted Answer

Nervous system:
Dizziness, drowsiness, mood changes,
ataxia
(lack of muscle coordination du﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿ring voluntary activities), restlessness, nervousness
Skin:
Itching
Digestive tract:
Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomach fullness,  heartburn
Others:
Muscle tremors, liver dysfunction

Question 3

Does Acronil 100mg Capsule interact with other medications?

Accepted Answer

•  Flupirtine may increase the effect of oral anticoagulants like
warfarin
.﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿
•  Flupirtine may increase the adverse effects of drugs like paracetamol, alcohol and sedatives
•  Avoid use with the anti-epileptic drug carbamazepine.

Question 4

What precautions should be taken with Acronil 100mg Capsule?

Accepted Answer

•  Dose reduction is r﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿equired in individuals with
kidney disease
.

Question 5

Who manufactures Acronil 100mg Capsule?

Accepted Answer

Consern Pharma Limited (IN)

Question 6

What ATC class does Acronil 100mg Capsule belong to?

Accepted Answer

Acronil 100mg Capsule: ATC N02BG07. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

Acronil 100mg Capsule

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