Themipath 50mg Injection
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Product introduction
Themipath 50mg Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to manage persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock treatment for an extended period of time.
Themipath 50mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.
The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling), headache, drowsiness, fatigue, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, and sweating. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Themipath 50mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms.
The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling), headache, drowsiness, fatigue, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, and sweating. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Uses of Themipath Injection
- Moderate to severe pain
Benefits of Themipath Injection
In Moderate to severe pain
Themipath 50mg Injection helps to relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Themipath Injection
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 Themipath
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Dryness in mouth
- Sweating
How to use Themipath Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Themipath Injection works
Themipath 50mg Injection is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Themipath 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Themipath 50mg Injection 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Themipath 50mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Themipath 50mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Themipath 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Themipath 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Themipath 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Themipath 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Themipath Injection?
If you miss a dose of Themipath 50mg Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
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Quick tips
- Use Themipath 50mg Injection as instructed by your doctor. Never take in greater amounts or more often than prescribed.
- It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Themipath 50mg Injection, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Store opioid pain relievers in a safe place and out of reach of others.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylpiperidine Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Opioids
Interaction with drugs
Taking Themipath with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood serotonin levels.
Do not consume Rasagiline with Pethidine. If Rasagiline is essential, ensure a gap of At least 2 weeks after d
Concomitant use may cause an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of coordin
Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Pethidine.
Do not consume Naltrexone with Pethidine; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache.
Concomitant use may cause a fatal decrease in respiratory rate and blood pressure, which may lead to a loss of consciousness. You may also experience fever, flushing, and sweating.
Do not consume Tranylcypromine with Pethidine. If Tranylcypromine is essential, ensure a gap of At least 2 weeks after discontinuing Pethidine. Please consult your doctor.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Themipath 50mg Injection?
Themipath 50mg Injection may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.
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- Sciencedirect. Pethidine. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Themis Medicare Ltd
Address: 11/12, Udyog Nagar, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai- 400104.
Country of origin: India
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