Nupenta CP Capsule SR is taken without
food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are
given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine.
You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor
recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back
and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all
other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by
this medicine.
The most common side effects are stomach pain,
diarrhea, headache, and flatulence. Most of these are temporary and
usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are
at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may
cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental
focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking
alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.
Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea,
coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.
Before
you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if
you are suffering from kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor
if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.