Thiomark F 100mg/8mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Thiomark F

Flupirtine(100mg),Thiocolchicoside(8mg)

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Thiomark F 100mg/8mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Thiomark F 100mg/8mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Thiomark F 100mg/8mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Thiomark F 100mg/8mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Thiomark F

Flupirtine(100mg)

Uses

Flupirtine is used in treatment of pain relief.

How it works

Flupirtine decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Common side effects

Fatigue, Dizziness, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Tremors, Increased liver enzymes, Heartburn, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Loss of appetite, Depression, Headache, Abdominal discomfort, Sleep disturbance, Increased sweating, Restlessness, Nervousness, Flatulence, Diarrhea, Confusion, Vision disorder, Allergic reaction, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
Thiocolchicoside(8mg)

Uses

Thiocolchicoside is used for muscle relaxation. It relieves painful spasms of the skeletal muscles.

How it works

Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm without reduction in strength. This improves pain and movement of muscles.

Common side effects

Sleepiness, Diarrhea, Itching, Allergic reaction, Urticaria, Seizure, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)

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Expert advice FOR Thiomark F

  • Flupirtine is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them.
  • Inform your doctor before starting Flupirtine if
    • You have an underlying liver disease
    • You take alcohol regularly
    • You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Get your liver function tests done before starting Flupirtine and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine.
  • Stop taking Flupirtine and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.

Frequently asked questions FOR Thiomark F

Flupirtine

Q. Is Flupirtine beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Yes, Flupirtine is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Flupirtine is yet to get formal regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.
Q. What is the benefit of using Flupirtine with paracetamol?
Both Flupirtine and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Flupirtine, pain relief is better as compared to single drug use. However, both can cause liver toxicity, so monitoring of liver function is very important when taken together.
Q. Does Flupirtine cause liver toxicity?
Yes, Flupirtine causes liver toxicity. Use of Flupirtine is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.
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Q. Can Flupirtine be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?
Flupirtine can be used for the relief of pain associated with osteorthritis and post orthopedic surgery pain. It is especially useful for patients who cannot take NSAIDs because of the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.
Q. Does use of Flupirtine cause green discoloration of urine?
There have been case reports that Flupirtine causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.
Q. Is Flupirtine useful in the treatment of epilpesy?
Flupirtine is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Flupirtine for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.
Q. Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Flupirtine?
Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Flupirtine like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Flupirtine. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.

Thiocolchicoside

Q. What is Thiocolchicoside?
Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant which is used in adults and adolescents from 16 years onwards as an add-on treatment for painful muscular contractions. It is to be used for acute conditions related to the spinal column.
Q. Is Thiocolchicoside a steroid?
No, Thiocolchicoside is not a steroid. It is a naturally occurring glucoside from a plant source.
Q. Thiocolchicoside is derived from which plant?
Thiocolchicoside is a semi-synthetic derivative of naturally occurring compound colchicoside from the plant Gloriosa superb.
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Q. Is Thiocolchicoside safe?
Thiocolchicoside is a safe medicine if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. Recently, there have been reports that one of the products formed in the body when taking Thiocolchicoside at high doses may cause damage to the some cells which could be a risk factor for cancer, harm to unborn child and impairment of male fertility. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Q. How does Thiocolchicoside works?
Thiocochicoside works by acting on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.
Q. Is Thiocolchicoside addictive?
No, Thiocolchicoside is not known to have any addiction potential.

Content on this page was last updated on 13 March, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)