Ugesic

Ugesic 20 Tablet 10's may increase the risk of serious heart-related problems, like heart attack and stroke. So, if you are a heart patient, let your doctor know before taking Ugesic 20 Tablet 10's. Besides this, Ugesic 20 Tablet 10's also cause bleeding and ulcer in the intestine and stomach, so let your doctor know if you have these problems. Do not take Ugesic 20 Tablet 10's for pain after a heart bypass surgery or coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) as it can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Consult your doctor before taking Ugesic 20 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breast-feeding; your doctor will prescribe you Ugesic 20 Tablet 10's only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Ugesic 20 Tablet 10's causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Ugesic 20 Tablet 10's should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Ugesic 20 Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and can increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Do not take aspirin or any other pain killers like aspirin for pain relief or warfarin or any other anticoagulants (used to prevent blood clotting) along with Ugesic 20 Tablet 10's, to avoid the risk of bleeding problems. Tell your doctor before taking Ugesic 20 Tablet 10's if you have asthma, water retention (oedema) or high blood pressure, as taking Ugesic 20 Tablet 10's in these conditions can worsen these diseases.

The following side-effects may commonly occur when using Ugesic Tablet. If any of these side-effects worsen or last for a long time, you should consult with your doctor: abnormal functioning of the kidney abnormally low body weight anemia body swelling constipation diarrhea dizziness duodenal ulcers elevated liver enzymes gas formation headache heartburn increased bleeding time indigestion nausea rash ringing in the ears severe skin itching stomach bleeding stomach pain stomach ulcers vomiting The following side-effects may commonly occur in older patients on the use of Ugesic Tablet. Discuss with your doctor if any of these side-effects last for a long time or are severe: stomach and intestinal bleeding Rarely, the use of Ugesic Tablet may cause the following side-effects: abnormal sensation in the body anxiety appetite changes bluish or purple-colored patches on the skin change in weight decreased female fertility dream abnormalities drowsiness dry mouth fainting feeling of discomfort fluid retention hair loss hearing abnormality hives insomnia nervousness sweat swollen eyes tremors weakness The following severe side-effects may also occur when using Ugesic Tablet: skin disorders (possibly fatal) Symptoms: swelling of the lower layer of skin, allergic skin disorder, sun allergy rash nervous system disorders Symptoms: convulsions, state of unconsciousness (coma), the perception of a nonexistent object or event inflammation of the membrane of the brain and spinal cord blood disorders Symptoms: deficiency of red blood cells (anemia), increased bleeding time, collection of blood under the tissue, increased number of eosinophils, nosebleed, decrease in the number of leukocytes, red or purple discolored spots on the skin, tiny purple, red, or brown spots on the skin, abnormally low levels of thrombocytes, lowered white blood cell, premature destruction of erythrocytes, body stops producing enough red blood cells, disease of the lymph nodes, decreased number of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets Discontinue the use of Ugesic in such conditions. heart disorders (possibly fatal) Symptoms: irregular heartbeat, worsening of chest pain (exacerbation of angina), low blood pressure, heart attack, heart failure, high blood pressure, increased heartbeat fainting Blood pressure should be monitored accurately during the start of Ugesic treatment and throughout the course of treatment. digestive system disorders Symptoms: abnormally low body weight, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, inflammation of the esophagus, inflammation of the stomach, inflammation of the liver, yellow discoloration of the skin, rectal bleeding, inflammation of the lining of the digestive system (Crohn's disease), stomach and intestinal bleeding vomiting of blood Use of Ugesic should be discontinued in such conditions. urinary system disorders Symptoms: blood in the urine (hematuria) high level of potassium respiratory disorders Symptoms: narrowing of airways of the lungs (asthma), shortness of breath (dyspnea), slow and ineffective breathing lung inflammation metabolic disorders Symptoms: high blood sugar levels low blood sugar kidney disorders Symptoms: inflammation of the kidney (glomerulonephritis), swelling in between the kidney tubules (interstitial nephritis), inflammation of the internal kidney structures (nephritic syndrome) kidney failure eye disorders Symptoms: blurred vision Your doctor has prescribed this Ugesic because they have judged that the benefits outweigh the risks posed by side-effects. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side-effects. This is not a complete list of possible side-effects for Ugesic.

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Symptoms may include dizziness or light-headedness; fast or difficult breathing; feeling of being unusually cold; general feeling of being unwell; muscle pain or tenderness; slow or irregular heartbeat; unusual drowsiness; unusual stomach discomfort; unusual weakness or tiredness.

Before you use Ugesic, tell your doctor of your medical and health history including the following: inflammation in the digestive tract (ulcerative colitis) inflammation of the lining of the digestive system (Crohn’s disease) inflammation or infection in the digestive tract (diverticulitis) severe heart failure stomach bleeding stomach or intestinal cancers stomach or intestinal disorder stomach ulcer Before you use Ugesic Tablet, discuss with your doctor if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine and update your medical records to record this information. Tell your doctor if you are allergic any of the following substances: aspirin, or other NSAIDs.

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 dose 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.