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 Tefsole (10 mg) before taking it.
What is Tefsole (10 mg)
Tefsole (10 mg) is a muscle relaxer and an antispastic agent. Tefsole (10 mg) is used to treat muscle symptoms caused by multiple sclerosis, including spasm, pain, and stiffness. Tefsole (10 mg) may also be used for purposes not listed in Tefsole (10 mg) guide.
Tefsole (10 mg) side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
seizure (convulsions);
confusion, hallucinations; or
an uneven heartbeat.
Less serious side effects may include:
drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, tired feeling;
headache;
sleep problems (insomnia);
nausea, constipation; or
urinating more often than usual.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Tefsole (10 mg) dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Muscle Spasm:
Oral: Initial dose: 5 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 10 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 15 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 20 mg orally 3 times a day. Maintenance dose: 40-80 mg/day. 80 mg/day doses should be administered in 4 divided doses. Intrathecal: Test dose: 50 mcg injected into the intrathecal space by barbotage over at least 1 minute. Observe patient for 4-8 hours for a positive response. Second test dose: If no positive response to first test dose, 75 mcg (in a volume of 1.5 mL) may be administered 24 hours later. Third test dose: If no positive response to second test dose, 100 mcg (in a volume of 2 mL) may be administered 24 hours later. If no positive response to third test dose, the patient should not be considered for chronic intrathecal therapy. The test dose that received a positive response should be doubled and given over 24 hours. If the test dose maintained a positive response for > 12 hours, the starting daily dose should be the same as the effective test dose. After 24 hours, the dose may be titrated by 10%-20% increments every day until the desired clinical effect is achieved. Over time, many patients will require gradual dose increases to maintain the desired clinical effect. Patients have been maintained on daily doses of 12-1500 mcg. Most patients require 300-800 mcg/day.
Usual Adult Dose for Trigeminal Neuralgia:
Oral: Initial dose: 5 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 10 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 15 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 20 mg orally 3 times a day. Maintenance dose: 40-80 mg/day. 80 mg/day doses should be administered in 4 divided doses. Intrathecal: Test dose: 50 mcg (in a volume of 1 mL) injected into the intrathecal space by barbotage over at least 1 minute. Observe patient for 4-8 hours for a positive response. Second test dose: If no positive response to first test dose, 75 mcg (in a volume of 1.5 mL) may be administered 24 hours later. Third test dose: If no positive response to second test dose, 100 mcg (in a volume of 2 mL) may be administered 24 hours later. If no positive response to third test dose, the patient should not be considered for chronic intrathecal therapy. The test dose that received a positive response should be doubled and given over 24 hours. If the test dose maintained a positive response for > 12 hours, the starting daily dose should be the same as the effective test dose. After 24 hours, the dose may be titrated by 10%-20% increments every day until the desired clinical effect is achieved. Over time, many patients will require gradual dose increases to maintain the desired clinical effect. Patients have been maintained on daily doses of 12-1500 mcg. Most patients require 300-800 mcg/day.
Usual Adult Dose for Hiccups:
Initial dose: 5 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 10 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 15 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 20 mg orally 3 times a day. Maintenance dose: 40-80 mg/day. 80 mg/day doses should be administered in 4 divided doses.
Usual Adult Dose for Cerebral Spasticity:
Intrathecal: Test dose: 50 mcg injected into the intrathecal space by barbotage over at least 1 minute. Observe patient for 4-8 hours for a positive response. Second test dose: If no positive response to first test dose, 75 mcg (in a volume of 1.5 mL) may be administered 24 hours later. Third test dose: If no positive response to second test dose, 100 mcg (in a volume of 2 mL) may be administered 24 hours later. If no positive response to third test dose, the patient should not be considered for chronic intrathecal therapy. If a positive response has occurred following a test dose, an intrathecal infusion device may be surgically implanted. The test dose that received a positive response should be doubled and given over 24 hours. If the test dose maintained a positive response for > 12 hours, the starting daily dose should be the same as the effective test dose. After 24 hours, the dose may be titrated by 10%-20% increments every day until the desired clinical effect is achieved. Over time, many patients will require gradual dose increases to maintain the desired clinical effect. Patients have been maintained on daily doses of 12-1500 mcg. Most patients require 300-800 mcg/day.
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Tefsole (10 mg) medicine in some well-known online stores.
Strength
Quantity
Price, USD
Country
Critical Care (VHB Life Science Inc.)
10 mg
30 Tablet
$2.27
India
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Can Tefsole (10 mg) 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.
How should I take Tefsole (10 mg)?
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
Call your doctor if your muscle symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks of taking this medication.
Do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your doctor. You may have withdrawal symptoms such as seizures or hallucinations, when you stop using Tefsole (10 mg) after using it over a long period of time. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Who should not take Tefsole (10 mg)?
You should not use Tefsole (10 mg) if you are allergic to it.
To make sure you can safely take Tefsole (10 mg), tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
kidney disease;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or
a history of stroke or blood clots.
Using Tefsole (10 mg) may increase your risk of developing an ovarian cyst. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Tefsole (10 mg) will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether Tefsole (10 mg) passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using Tefsole (10 mg).
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 12 years old.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
What other drugs will affect Tefsole (10 mg)?
Before using Tefsole (10 mg), tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, other muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by Tefsole (10 mg).
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Tefsole (10 mg). Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Can Tefsole (10 mg) be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Tefsole (10 mg) 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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