Actirison Tablets (Eperisone Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As eperisone hydrochloride, the dosage is 50 mg orally three times a day after meals. The dosage may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. First, persons allergic to this medication or those with myasthenia gravis should not take this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so individuals with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should also avoid it. This medication should be used with caution in patients with a history of drug allergies or impaired liver function. Patients with liver dysfunction should be particularly careful as it may worsen liver function. It is important to be mindful that various side effects can occur while taking this medication. Rarely, shock may occur, so if any unusual symptoms appear, the medication should be discontinued immediately, and treatment should be sought. Liver enzyme levels may rise, so regular monitoring of liver function tests is necessary, and rare kidney dysfunction may also need to be observed. Hyperreactivity such as anemia, skin rash, or itching can occur. Neurological symptoms may include insomnia, drowsiness, headache, and tingling in the hands and feet, while gastrointestinal symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Urinary issues may manifest as difficulty urinating or symptoms of incontinence. Other symptoms that may occur include weakness, dizziness, decreased muscle tone, facial flushing, sweating, and edema, so symptoms should be closely monitored. If severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome occur, medications should be stopped immediately, and a healthcare professional should be consulted. During treatment with this medication, drowsiness or impaired concentration may occur, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Additionally, taking this medication with similar medications or certain muscle relaxants may result in side effects, so healthcare providers should be informed. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should take this medication cautiously due to the uncertainty about its safety, and breastfeeding mothers should either avoid taking it or stop breastfeeding if possible. The safety of this medication has not been adequately confirmed in children, so caution should be exercised when using it, and elderly patients may require special attention due to potentially decreased bodily function and dosage adjustments.

Serious side effects

Shock (severe allergic reaction), liver abnormalities (increased ALT, AST, ALP), kidney abnormalities (proteinuria, increased BUN), anemia, anaphylactic reaction (severe allergic reaction), angioedema (severe swelling), toxic epidermal necrolysis and mucous membrane-skin-eye syndrome (severe skin adverse reactions).

Mild side effects

• Rash
• itching
• insomnia
• drowsiness
• headache
• body stiffness
• limb tremors
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture and should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for longer.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle