Alpa 650mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is alpa 650mg tablet used for?
Alpa 650mg Tablet contains Paracetamol, a pain reliever and fever reducer. It works by blocking the production of certain chemicals in the brain that cause pain and fever. It is used for mild to moderate pain such as headache, toothache, and menstrual cramps, as well as to reduce fever.
- Generic Name: Paracetamol
- Manufacturer: Alpic Biotech Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alpa 650mg tablet Uses & Benefits
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Paracetamol |
| Brand Name | Action or 1000mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Alpic Biotech Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Analgesic & Antipyretic-PCM |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (15-30ยฐC); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) in the central nervous system, reducing prostaglandin synthesis; also activates descending serotonergic pathways.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alpa 650mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alpa 650mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Rash
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Acute liver failure
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leukopenia
- Neutropenia
- Pancreatitis
- Hypersensitivity reactions
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased risk of liver toxicity |
| Isoniazid | Moderate | Increased risk of hepatotoxicity |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Alcohol (chronic heavy use)
- Isoniazid
- Rifampin
- Carbamazepine
- Phenytoin
- Barbiturates
โก Moderate Interactions
- Cholestyramine
- Metoclopramide
- Domperidone
- Probenecid
- Oral contraceptives
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Caffeine
- Zidovudine
- Lamotrigine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption; high-fat meals reduce peak concentration.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Chronic heavy alcohol use increases hepatotoxicity risk; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to paracetamol; severe hepatic impairment; chronic alcoholism.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests (in overdose or chronic high doses); renal function in long-term use.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in small amounts; considered safe at therapeutic doses.
๐ Overdose Management
Activated charcoal if within 1 hour; N-acetylcysteine (NAC) as antidote; monitor liver function.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.