Introduction
What DENOPSY 14MG is used for?
- It is used in adults to treat relapsing - remitting multiple sclerosis (MS)
Warning & Precautions
Talk to Doctor
Talk to your doctor before you take this medicine, if you:
- Are allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- Have severe liver or kidney problems
- Have a serious problem with your bone marrow
- Have low numbers of red or white cells in your blood or a reduced number of blood platelets
- Are suffering from a serious infection
- Have very low levels of proteins in your blood (hypoproteinemia)
- Have high blood pressure (hypertension)
- Have respiratory symptoms
- Are going to have a vaccination
Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
- Do not take DENOPSY 14MG, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, as this medicine passes into the breast milk
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
Children & Adolescents
- It should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age
Driving & Using Machines
- It might make you feel dizzy which may impair your ability to concentrate and react. If you are affected, do not drive or use machines
Interactions
Tell your doctor if you are taking,
- Leflunomide, methotrexate and other medicines that affect the immune system (immunosuppressants or immunomodulators)
- Rifampicin (used to treat tuberculosis)
- Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin (used for epilepsy)
- Repaglinide, pioglitazone, nateglinide, or rosiglitazone (used for diabetes)
- Daunorubicin, doxorubicin, paclitaxel, or topotecan (used for cancer)
- Theophylline (used for asthma)
- Tizanidine (used as a muscle relaxant)
- Warfarin (used to make the blood thinner)
- Oral contraceptives (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel)
- Indometacin, ketoprofen (used for pain or inflammation)
- Furosemide (used for heart disease)
- Cimetidine (used for reducing gastric acid)
- Zidovudine (used for HIV infection)
- Rosuvastatin, simvastatin, atorvastatin, pravastatin for hypercholesterolemia (used for high cholesterol)
- Cholestyramine (used for high cholesterol or relief from itching in liver disease)
How to Use
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Swallow the medicine whole with some water
If you take more DENOPSY 14MG
- If you have taken too much DENOPSY 14MG, call your doctor straight away
If you forget to take DENOPSY 14MG
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet. Take your next dose at the scheduled time
If you stop taking DENOPSY 14MG
- Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
Serious
- Rash, hives, swelling of lips, tongue or face or sudden difficulty breathing, blistering or ulcers in your mouth
- High fever, shaking, chills, reduced urine flow, or confusion
- Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, darker urine than normal, unexplained nausea and vomiting, or abdominal pain
- Shortness of breath or persistent cough
Common
- Headache, diarrhoea, increase in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) (increase in blood levels of certain hepatic enzymes)
- Upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, bronchitis, sinusitis, sore throat and discomfort when swallowing, cystitis, gastroenteritis viral, tooth infection, laryngitis, fungal infection of the foot
- Mild allergic reactions
- Feeling anxious
- Pins and needles, feeling weak, numb, tingling or pain in the lower back or leg (sciatica), feeling numb, burning, tingling or pain in the hands and fingers (carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Increase in blood pressure
- Vomiting, upper abdominal pain
- Rash, acne
- Pain of the tendons, joints, bones, muscle pain
- Needing to urinate more often than usual
- Weight loss
Uncommon
- Decrease in the number of blood platelets (mild thrombocytopenia)
- Increased feeling or sensitivity, especially in the skin; stabbing or throbbing pain along one or more nerves, problems in the nerves of the arms or legs (peripheral neuropathy)
- Nail disorders
- Post-traumatic pain
More Information
Storage
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Store at a room temperature of 15-25°C
FAQs
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while taking this medicine due to the increased risk of liver damage. Report any signs and symptoms of liver damage such as chills, fever, skin rash, joint pain, unusual bleeding, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, yellowing of eyes, etc. to the doctor immediately.
Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
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