Flupirtine Maleate Capsules 100 mg

Flupirtine Maleate 100 mg Description

Flupirtine maleate 100 mg is a non-opioid pain-relieving medication (analgesic) used for the treatment of moderate to severe acute pain.

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What It Is

Flupirtine maleate is a centrally acting analgesic. It is not an opioid and does not belong to NSAIDs (like ibuprofen).
In some countries, it has been marketed under brand names such as Katadolon.

Important: Flupirtine has been restricted or withdrawn in several countries due to concerns about serious liver toxicity.

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What It Is Used For

It has been prescribed for:

• Musculoskeletal pain

• Back pain

• Post-operative pain

• Cancer-related pain

• Tension headaches

Usually intended for short-term use only.

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How It Works

Flupirtine works by:

• Opening neuronal potassium channels

• Reducing excitability of nerve cells

• Providing muscle-relaxant and pain-relieving effects

It also has mild NMDA receptor antagonist activity.

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Tablet Description

• Strength: 100 mg

• Usually capsule-shaped or film-coated tablet

• Often taken 23 times daily

• Should be taken as directed by a doctor

• Typically used for short durations (e.g., up to 2 weeks) due to liver risk

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Common Side Effects

• Dizziness

• Drowsiness

• Fatigue

• Nausea

• Dry mouth

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Serious Warnings

Risk of liver damage (may cause hepatitis or liver failure).

Seek medical attention if you develop:

• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)

• Dark urine

• Severe abdominal pain

• Persistent nausea or fatigue

Avoid use in:

• Patients with liver disease

• People who consume heavy alcohol

• Long-term therapy without monitoring