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Flextra
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is an analgesic and antipyretic used to treat pain, headache,
and fever. Flextra DS may also be used to relieve pain in
certain kinds of arthritic conditions.
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Flextra ®
Chemical Name : Phenyltoloxamine (fen-ill-tole-OX-a-meen)
and Acetaminophen (a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen)
Important
Note
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or
other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate
that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Uses
Flextra is prescribed to treat pain, fever, and headache,
as well as some arthritic conditions. It is an analgesic and antipyretic
drug. Doctors may also prescribe it for other conditions.
How to Use
Take Flextra medicine by mouth usually every 4 hours as needed
or as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your age,
medical condition, and response to therapy. Do not exceed the recommended
dosage or take Flextra for longer than recommended (e.g.,
10 days for adults, 5 days for children, or 3 days if used for fever);
persistent symptoms of pain or fever may be the sign of a more serious
medical condition. Consult your doctor for additional information.
Side Effects
Drowsiness or nausea may occur. If either of these effects persist
or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately
if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: skin redness,
swelling, persistent fever, stomach pain, yellowing eyes and skin,
dark urine, unusual weakness. An allergic reaction to this drug
is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling,
dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: lung problems
(e.g., bronchitis, emphysema), glaucoma, enlarged prostate or any
allergies. Flextra DS may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution
engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using
machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.
Flextra DS medicine contains Acetaminophen; Do not take additional
acetaminophen for pain or fever without checking with your doctor
or pharmacist. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which
medicines contain acetaminophen. Flextra DS may cause liver
damage. Daily use of alcohol and Flextra DS may increase your
risk for liver damage (symptoms include nausea, stomach pain, dark
urine). Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Caution is advised when using Flextra DS in children because
they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug (e.g., increased
excitability). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Flextra
DS . It is unknown if Flextra DS passes into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Drug Interactions
Do not take Flextra DS if you have taken a Monoamine Oxidase
Inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil),
or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A very serious
drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.
Urine glucose tests may produce false results while you are taking
acetaminophen. Talk to your doctor if you are diabetic and you notice
changes in your glucose levels during therapy with Flextra DS.
Do not take other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, diet,
pain or sleep medicines while taking Flextra DS without first
talking to your doctor. Other medications may also contain acetaminophen,
phenyltoloxamine, or other similar drugs and you may accidentally
take too much of these medicines. Flextrae may increase the effects
of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants,
alcohol, other antihistamines, pain relievers, anxiety medicines,
seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,
or drowsiness may occur if Flextra DS is taken with any of
these medications.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.The following symptoms indicate an
overdose, get medical help immediately: difficulty breathing, extreme
nervousness or restlessness, flushed skin, hallucination, racing
or irregular heartbeat, seizure, shortness of breath, tiredness
(extreme), unstable temperature, unusual muscle stiffness, vomiting
(in combination with these other symptoms).
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near
the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 36 and 77 degrees F (2 -25 degrees
C) away from light and moisture.
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Chronic pain medicines - Information : Many medicines can help pain, including the ones listed in this handout. Each one may have side effects. Some side effects can be serious. It is important to listen to your family doctor carefully when he or she tells you how to use your pain medicine. If you have questions about side effects or about how much medicine to take, ask your doctor or your pharmacist. Acetaminophen (one brand name: Tylenol) helps many kinds of chronic pain. Remember, many over-the-counter and prescription pain medicines have acetaminophen in them. If you are not careful, you could take more acetaminophen than is good for you. Taking too much acetaminophen can cause liver damage. If you often have to take more than two acetaminophen pills a day, tell your doctor. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Medicines - Other medicines that help with pain are called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines. Examples include ibuprofen (two brand names: Motrin, Advil) and naproxen (two brand names: Aleve [over-the-counter], and Naprosyn [prescription]). You can take these medicines just when you need them, or you can take them every day. When you take these medicines regularly, they build up in your blood to fight the pain of inflammation (swelling) and give general pain relief. Many of these medicines are available in low-dose forms without a prescription. You need to tell your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines regularly. If your doctor wants you to take one of these medicines, always take it with food or a glass of milk, because the most common side effects are related to the stomach. If you already are taking other pain medicines, do not take these medicines without talking to your doctor first.
Treatment of Pain : Pain can occur for many reasons, and strike in a variety of locations. Back pain, disc pain, facet and nerve root pain, chronic headache pains and migraines are just a few of the problems that we can diagnose and treat: Acute and Chronic Back Pain Pelvic Pain Post-surgical Failed Back Syndrome Diabetic Neuropathy Disc Pain, Facet and Nerve Root Pain Atypical Facial Pain Complex Regional Pain Syndromes; RSD Herpetic and Post-Herpetic Neuralgia Chronic Headache Pain; Migraines Other painful conditions resulting from disease and injury
How is pain treated : The goal of pain management is to improve function, enabling individuals to work, attend school, or participate in other day-to-day activities. Patients and their physicians have a number of options for the treatment of pain; some are more effective than others. Sometimes, relaxation and the use of imagery as a distraction provide relief. These methods can be powerful and effective, according to those who advocate their use. Whatever the treatment regime, it is important to remember that pain is treatable. The following treatments are among the most common. Acetaminophen is the basic ingredient found in Tylenol and its many generic equivalents. It is sold over the counter, in a prescription-strength preparation, and in combination with codeine. Analgesic refers to the class of drugs that includes most painkillers, such as aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen. The word analgesic is derived from ancient Greek and means to reduce or stop pain. Nonprescription or over-the-counter pain relievers are generally used for mild to moderate pain. Prescription pain relievers, sold through a pharmacy under the direction of a physician, are used for more moderate to severe pain. Anticonvulsants are used for the treatment of seizure disorders but are also sometimes prescribed for the treatment of pain. Carbamazepine in particular is used to treat a number of painful conditions, including trigeminal neuralgia. Another antiepileptic drug, gabapentin, is being studied for its pain-relieving properties, especially as a treatment for neuropathic pain. Antidepressants are sometimes used for the treatment of pain and, along with neuroleptics and lithium, belong to a category of drugs called psychotropic drugs. In addition, anti-anxiety drugs called benzodiazepines also act as muscle relaxants and are sometimes used as pain relievers. Physicians usually try to treat the condition with analgesics before prescribing these drugs. Antimigraine drugs include the triptans- sumatriptan (Imitrex), naratriptan (Amerge), and zolmitriptan (Zomig)-and are used specifically for migraine headaches. They can have serious side effects in some people and therefore, as with all prescription medicines, should be used only under a doctor's care. Biofeedback is used for the treatment of many common pain problems, most notably headache and back pain. Using a special electronic machine, the patient is trained to become aware of, to follow, and to gain control over certain bodily functions, including muscle tension, heart rate, and skin temperature. The individual can then learn to effect a change in his or her responses to pain, for example, by using relaxation techniques. Biofeedback is often used in combination with other treatment methods, generally without side effects. Similarly, the use of relaxation techniques in the treatment of pain can increase the patient's feeling of well-being. Capsaicin is a chemical found in chili peppers that is also a primary ingredient in pain-relieving creams. Chemonucleolysis is a treatment in which an enzyme, chymopapain, is injected directly into a herniated lumbar disc in an effort to dissolve material around the disc, thus reducing pressure and pain. The procedure's use is extremely limited, in part because some patients may have a life-threatening allergic reaction to chymopapain. Chiropractic refers to hand manipulation of the spine, usually for relief of back pain, and is a treatment option that continues to grow in popularity among many people who simply seek relief from back disorders. It has never been without controversy, however. Chiropractic's usefulness as a treatment for back pain is, for the most part, restricted to a select group of individuals with uncomplicated acute low back pain who may derive relief from the massage component of the therapy.
Analgesics OTC : Many pain medications are available over-the-counter (without a prescription, or OTC) in the U.S. for short-term relief of joint pain, muscle aches, headache, menstrual cramps, and fever. These OTC analgesics are generally well tolerated and safe when used properly. But side effects do occur and in some instances can be serious. Today, we will ask Dr. William Shiel how to use these analgesics properly in order to minimize risks and side effects. We will also ask him to compare traditional pain relievers with the newer pain relievers, the selective COX-2 inhibitors. There are two major classes of pain relievers available in this country without prescription; they are acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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