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Instaflex AT Capsule 5's
About Instaflex AT Capsule 5's
Instaflex AT Capsule 5's is a combination medication used to reduce and relieve pain due to muscle spasms (painful muscular contractions) associated with degenerative vertebral disorders, vertebral static problems, dorsal pain, low back pain, and torticollis (neck muscle contractions).
Instaflex AT Capsule 5's is a combination of two drugs: Thiocolchicoside (muscle relaxant) and Aceclofenac (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that works on the centres of spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieves pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer) that works by blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body involved in the production of certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling.
Take Instaflex AT Capsule 5's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. You may experience diarrhoea, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or increased liver enzymes in the blood in some cases. Most of these side effects of Instaflex AT Capsule 5's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Instaflex AT Capsule 5's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Instaflex AT Capsule 5's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Avoid taking Instaflex AT Capsule 5's if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the foetus. Instaflex AT Capsule 5's is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, Instaflex AT Capsule 5's is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. If you have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcer, high cholesterol, chickenpox, porphyria (rare inherited disorder), systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting and weight loss), galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, G-6-PD deficiency (a hereditary condition resulting in low red blood cell counts), fits, muscular hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), flaccid paresis (loose and floppy limbs), bleeding or blood clotting disorders, kidney, liver or heart diseases, inform your doctor before taking Instaflex AT Capsule 5's.
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Instaflex AT Capsule 5's is a combination of two drugs, namely: Thiocolchicoside and Aceclofenac used to treat pain due to muscle spasms. Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant that works on the centers of the spinal cord and brain. This helps relieve muscle stiffness and improves muscle movements, thereby relieving pain due to muscle spasms. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer) that works by blocking the action of the cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body that is involved in the production of certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling.
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Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Instaflex AT Capsule 5's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Instaflex AT Capsule 5's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Avoid taking Instaflex AT Capsule 5's if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the fetus. Instaflex AT Capsule 5's is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, Instaflex AT Capsule 5's is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Do not consume alcohol with Instaflex AT Capsule 5's as it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects. If you have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcer, high cholesterol, chickenpox, porphyria (rare inherited disorder), systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting, and weight loss), galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, G-6-PD deficiency (a hereditary condition resulting in low red blood cell counts), fits, muscular hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), flaccid paresis (loose and floppy limbs), bleeding or blood clotting disorders, kidney, liver or heart diseases, inform your doctor before taking Instaflex AT Capsule 5's.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Instaflex AT Capsule 5's may have interaction with medicines used to lower high blood pressure (lisinopril, enalapril, candesartan, losartan, clonidine, moxonidine, hydralazine, methyldopa, propranolol), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin), water pills (furosemide, amiloride), blood thinners (heparin, warfarin, clopidogrel), anticancer drug (methotrexate), HIV drug (zidovudine), antidiabetic drugs (gliclazide, tolbutamide, glibenclamide), pain killers (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, celecoxib, etoricoxib), steroids (hydrocortisone, prednisolone), medicines used for abortion (mifepristone), immunosuppressants (ciclosporin, tacrolimus), antimanic drug (lithium), heart-related medicines (digoxin), and antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, citalopram, escitalopram).
Drug- Food Interaction: Avoid the intake of alcohol with Instaflex AT Capsule 5's as it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcer, high cholesterol, chickenpox, porphyria (rare inherited disorder), systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting and weight loss), galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption, G-6-PD deficiency (a hereditary condition resulting in low red blood cell counts), fits, muscular hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), flaccid paresis (loose and floppy limbs), bleeding or blood clotting disorders, kidney, liver or heart diseases, inform your doctor before taking Instaflex AT Capsule 5's.
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Regular tests are recommended to monitor liver functioning and liver enzymes while taking Instaflex AT Capsule 5's.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Pain: It is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Muscle spasm is the sudden involuntary contractions of the muscle, which can be painful and uncomfortable. When the nerve impulses that control the muscle movements are damaged or interrupted, it could lead to muscle spasms. Symptoms include muscle tightness, joint stiffness, unusual posture, difficulty in moving, and pain in affected muscles and joints. Fatigue (weakness), stress, extreme heat or cold, infection, and tight clothing can trigger muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants and exercise can treat muscle spasms. Muscle relaxants sedate the muscle and help in inhibiting painful contractions. Whereas, exercise helps in muscle stretching to be less likely to spasm, tear and sprain.