Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat neuropathic pain. It works by protecting the nerve fibers against damage, repairing the damaged nerves. This way it effectively relieves the pain sensation and also elevates the mood.

Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of the treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly.

Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation, dry mouth, difficulty in urination, drowsiness, blurred vision, and increased heart rate. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

You should avoid alcohol while taking Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet, as it may worsen certain side effects. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.

Uses of Amitop M Tablet

Neuropathic pain

Benefits of Amitop M Tablet

In Neuropathic pain

Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. It interferes with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain and gives relief from nerve pain. It also contains nutritional supplements that improve nerve conduction.

Side effects of Amitop M Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Amitop M

Constipation
Difficulty in urination
Weight gain
Dryness in mouth
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Drowsiness
Blurred vision
Increased heart rate

How to use Amitop M Tablet

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. Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Amitop M Tablet works

Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet may impair your alertness which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Amitop M Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet, 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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves.
It may ease the pain within a few days but it may take 2-3 weeks before you see maximum benefit.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain relieving medicines.
Along with taking this medicine, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet might cause dry mouth. Frequent sips of water may help ease the discomfort.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Patient concerns

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User feedback

Patients taking Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet

Once A Day

95%

Alternate Day

Thrice A Day

What are you using Amitop M Tablet for?

Neuropathic p*

71%

Others

29%

*Neuropathic pain

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

44%

Average

33%

Poor

22%

What were the side-effects while using Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet?

No Side Effec*

50%

Weight gain

25%

Dryness in mo*

25%

*No Side Effect, Dryness in mouth

How do you take Amitop M Tablet?

With food

67%

With or witho*

33%

*With or without food

Please rate Amitop M 5mg/1500mcg Tablet on price

Average

44%

Expensive

33%

Not Expensive

22%

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