ATP500mg
Tablet
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with ATP. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED ATP is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby. |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED ATP is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmfu... View More |
| Driving | SAFE ATP does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION ATP should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of ATP may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, ATP contains... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION ATP should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of ATP may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of AT... View More |
Introduction
ATP is a medicine used to relieve pain and to reduce fever. It is used to treat many conditions such as headache, body ache, toothache and common cold. ... View More
Uses of ATP
- Pain relief
- Fever
Side effects of ATP
- No common side effects seen
How to use ATP
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. ATP is to be taken with fo... View More
How ATP works
ATP is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain an... View More
What if you forget to take ATP?
If you miss a dose of ATP, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regul... View More
- ATP should be taken with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney prob... View More
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking ATP.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term trea... View More
Indication
Fever, Mild to moderate pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic low back pain, Renal stone pain, neuropathic pain, toothache, migraine, post... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Mild to moderate pain and fever Tablet Adult: 1 - 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4 g (8 tablets) daily Extended Release (XR)... View More
Child Dose
Oral Mild to moderate pain and fever Tablet Children (6 - 12 years) : 1/2 to 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily Extended Release (XR) Tablet Children ov... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Paracetamol exhibits analgesic action by peripheral blockage of pain impulse generation. It produces antipyresis by inhibiting the hypothalamic heat-reg... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ chronic alcoholism, known G6PD deficiency, severe hypovolaemia, chronic malnutrition. Renal and hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. ... View More
Side Effect
Thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, pain and burning sensation at inj site. Rarely, hypotension and tachycardia. ... View More
Interaction
May reduce serum levels w/ anticonvulsants (e.g. phenytoin, barbiturates, carbamazepine). May enhance the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other cou... View More
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