Dynapayne Tablet is used for Fatigue, Drowsiness, Bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants, Cerebral palsy, Apnea of prematurity, Orthostatic hypotension, Relief of mild to moderately severe pain, Short-term anxiety, Headache, Toothache and other conditions. Dynapayne Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Dynapayne Tablet contains Caffeine, Codeine, Meprobamate and Paracetamol as active ingredients.
Dynapayne Tablet works by antagonizing the adenosine receptors; broken down by the liver into morphine; affecting certain areas of the brain; increasing the pain threshold and increases the blood flow across the skin, heat loss and sweating;
Detailed information related to Dynapayne Tablet’s uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.
Uses
Dynapayne Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants
- Cerebral palsy
- Apnea of prematurity
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Relief of mild to moderately severe pain
- Short-term anxiety
- Headache
- Toothache
- Dynapayne Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed here.
Side-effects
The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Dynapayne Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur.
Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
- Vasoconstriction
- Chronic arterial stiffness
- Gastrointestinal motility
- Gastric acid secretion
- Congenital malformations
- Miscarriage or growth retardation
- Drowsiness
- Lightheadedness
- Dizziness
- Sedation
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sweating
- Constipation
- Allergic reactions
- Euphoria
- Dysphoria
- Abdominal pain
- Pruritis
- Faintness
- Flushing
- Hypotension
- Palpitations
- Syncope
- Abdominal cramps
- Anorexia
- Diarrhea
- Dry mouth
- Gastrointestinal distress
- Pancreatitis
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
- Shakiness
- Somnolence
- Vertigo
- Visual disturbances
- Weakness
- Rash
- Respiratory depression
- Circulatory depression
- Respiratory arrest
- Shock
- Cardiac arrest
- Abnormal skin sensations
- Feeling of sickness
- Skin reddening
- Swollen facial features
- Liver damage
- Abnormalities of blood cells
- Rashes
- Liver toxicity
- Less white blood cells
- Acute renal tubular necrosis
- Blood dyscrasias
- Dynapayne Tablet may also cause side effects not listed here.
If you notice other side effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side effects to your local Food and drug administration authority.
Precautions
Before using Dynapayne Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over-the-counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.).
Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
- Acute pancreatitis
- Addison’s disease
- Avoid alcohol consumption
- Avoid driving a car or operating machinery
- Avoid exposing medication to excessive heat
- Avoid taking alcohol or other central nervous system depressants
- Avoid using it if allergic to paracetamol
- Biliary tract disease
- Constipation is a side effect and can be relieved by stool softeners
- Consult doctor if pregnant or nursing
Interactions with Dynapayne Tablet
If you use other drugs or over-the-counter products at the same time, the effects of the Dynapayne Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly.
Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Dynapayne Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
- Alcohol
- Antianxiety agents
- Anticholinergics
- Antiemetics
- Antihistamines
- Antipsychotics
- Cimetidine
- Disulfiram
- Ephedrine
- Fluoroquinolones
When not to use Dynapayne Tablet
Hypersensitivity to Dynapayne Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Dynapayne Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:
- Acute or severe bronchial asthma
- Children under the age of 6 years
- Hepatic impairment
- Hypercarbia
- Hypersensitivity
- Hypersensitivity to codeine
- Paralytic ileus
- Porphyria
- Postoperative pain management in children who have undergone tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy
- Respiratory depression in the absence of resuscitative equipment
Composition and Active Ingredients
Dynapayne Tablet is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)
- Caffeine – 32Mg
- Codeine – 8Mg
- Meprobamate – 150Mg
- Paracetamol – 320Mg
Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.
Packages and Strengths
Dynapayne Tablet is available in the following packages and strengths
Dynapayne Tablet – Packages: 100
Frequently asked Questions
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Is Dynapayne Tablet safe to use when pregnant?
- Caffeine: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
- Codeine: No
- Meprobamate: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
- Paracetamol: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
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Is Dynapayne Tablet safe while breastfeeding?
- Caffeine: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Codeine: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Meprobamate: No
- Paracetamol: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
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Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Dynapayne Tablet medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Dynapayne Tablet. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.
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Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?Most medicines don’t come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, the government’s categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body’s dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.
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Can i stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly wean off the use?Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health and other medications that you may be using.
Other important Information on Dynapayne Tablet
Missing a dose
In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra doses to make up for a missed dose.
If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you.
Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.
Overdosage of Dynapayne Tablet
- Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Dynapayne Tablet, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
- Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
- Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.
Storage of Dynapayne Tablet
- Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
- Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Dynapayne Tablet.
Expired Dynapayne Tablet
- Taking a single dose of expired Dynapayne Tablet is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick. Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be on the safe side, it is important not to use expired drugs. If you have a chronic illness that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired medications.
Dosage Information
Please consult your physician or pharmacist or refer to the product package.
