Asomak-T Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is asomak-t tablet used for?
Asomak-T Tablet is a combination medicine containing Aceclofenac (100mg) and Thiocolchicoside (4mg). It is used to relieve pain and muscle spasms associated with musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, neck pain, and joint pain. Aceclofenac works by reducing inflammation and pain, while Thiocolchicoside acts as a muscle relaxant to ease muscle stiffness and spasms.
- Generic Name: Aceclofenac + Thiocolchicoside
- Manufacturer: Trimak Lifesciences
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ asomak-t tablet Uses & Benefits
Acute musculoskeletal pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, muscle spasms
Off-label uses: Postoperative pain, dental pain, dysmenorrhea
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Aceclofenac + Thiocolchicoside |
| Brand Name | Aldigesic TH 100mg/4mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Trimak Lifesciences |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | NSAID + Muscle Relaxant |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture and light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Aceclofenac inhibits COX-1 and COX-2, reducing prostaglandin synthesis; Thiocolchicoside acts as a GABA-A receptor agonist and glycine receptor agonist, producing muscle relaxation
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take asomak-t tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of asomak-t tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Somnolence
- Abdominal pain
- Dyspepsia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- GI bleeding
- Peptic ulcer
- Hepatotoxicity
- Nephrotoxicity
- Cardiovascular events
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
- Bone marrow suppression
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Pancreatitis
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus
- Aseptic meningitis
- Photosensitivity
- Agranulocytosis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Lithium | Moderate | Increased lithium toxicity |
| Methotrexate | Moderate | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Aspirin | Moderate | Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding |
| Diuretics | Minor | Reduced diuretic efficacy |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Lithium
- Methotrexate
- Anticoagulants
- Aspirin
- Corticosteroids
- Diuretics
- ACE inhibitors
- Cyclosporine
- Tacrolimus
โก Moderate Interactions
- SSRIs
- SNRIs
- Antiplatelet agents
- Pentoxifylline
- Zidovudine
- Pemetrexed
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Beta-blockers
- Digoxin
- Phenytoin
- Sulfonylureas
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
May be taken with food to reduce GI upset; avoid alcohol
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of GI bleeding and hepatotoxicity
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, active peptic ulcer, bleeding disorders, severe renal/hepatic impairment, pregnancy, lactation, children <18 years, history of asthma, CVS disease
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function, renal function, CBC, blood pressure, signs of GI bleeding
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; gastric lavage, activated charcoal; monitor for GI bleeding, renal function, CNS depression
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose