It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Aknal before taking it.
What is Aknal
Treating and preventing moderate to severe pain. It can also be used for pain relief before and after surgery and during childbirth. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Aknal is an analgesic. It works by blocking certain receptor sites in the central nervous system, which helps to decrease pain.
Important safety information:
Aknal may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Aknal. Using Aknal alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness while taking Aknal. Aknal will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.
Before you have any medical or dental surgery or emergency treatment, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Aknal.
Use Aknal with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Aknal during pregnancy. Use Aknal with extreme caution during labor and delivery because it may cause breathing problems or irregular heartbeat in the baby. It is unknown if Aknal is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Aknal, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Aknal may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Aknal stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed. When used for long periods of time or at high doses, some people develop a need to continue taking Aknal. This is known as DEPENDENCE or "addiction." If you suddenly stop taking Aknal, you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms including anxiety; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; goose bumps and abnormal skin sensations; nausea; vomiting; pain; rigid muscles; rapid heartbeat; seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; shivering or tremors; sweating; watery eyes; stomach cramps; restlessness; and trouble sleeping.
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Aknal side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; feeling of a whirling motion; headache; nausea; sweating/clammy skin; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; difficulty urinating; fainting; numbness of an arm or leg; seizures; severe headache, dizziness, or vomiting; slow heartbeat; vision changes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
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Aknal - Frequently asked Questions
Can Aknal be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Aknal?
Some medical conditions may interact with Aknal. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
if you have a history of alcoholism or substance abuse, depression or other mental or mood problems, suicidal thoughts, head injury, brain growths, increased pressure in the head, or seizures
if you have asthma or other breathing problems, high blood pressure, an underactive thyroid, or liver or kidney problems, or you are having a heart attack with nausea and vomiting or other heart problems
if you have problems urinating, prostate problems, or severe inflammatory bowel disease, or you are having gastrointestinal tract surgery
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Aknal. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Naltrexone because it could decrease the effectiveness of Aknal
Alcohol, barbiturate anesthetics (eg, thiopental), cimetidine, narcotic analgesics (eg, fentanyl), phenothiazines (eg, promethazine), or sodium oxybate (GHB) because side effects, such as increased risk of slow or difficult breathing or drowsiness leading to unresponsiveness or coma, may occur
Methadone because its effectiveness may be decreased by Aknal
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Aknal may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Aknal?
Use Aknal as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Aknal is sometimes used at home as an injection. Before using Aknal, a health care professional will provide detailed instructions for appropriate use of Aknal. Ask any questions that you may have about Aknal or giving injections.
Do not use more of Aknal or take it more often than recommended by your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking Aknal for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming.
If Aknal contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
If you miss a dose of Aknal and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Aknal.
Can Aknal be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Aknal be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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