Altraspas Capsule 8's

Altraspas Capsule 8's is a combination medicine which belongs to the class of analgesics that helps to reduce pain and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach or intestine. Pain can be temporary (acute) or long-lasting (chronic). Acute pain is, for a short time, caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone, or other organs. While chronic pain lasts for a long duration and is caused due to pathologies like nerve damage, osteoarthritis, etc.

Altraspas Capsule 8's contains Tramadol, Paracetamol, and Dicyclomine. Tramadol targets pain receptors in the central nervous system. It acts by blocking the nerve signals responsible for pain. Paracetamol acts as an analgesic by inhibiting the release of chemical mediators that cause pain. Tramadol and paracetamol, in combination have a faster onset of action and provide quick relief from the pain. Dicyclomine helps in blocking the activity of certain natural substances in the body and responds to cause pain. Altogether, they effectively reduce the pain.

Take Altraspas Capsule 8's as prescribed. Sometimes, Altraspas Capsule 8's may cause certain side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, weakness, and blurred vision. However, all patients may not develop the same side effects. Inform your doctor if you notice any abnormal side effects. Stop taking this medicine and consult a doctor immediately if you experience breathing problems.

Before taking Altraspas Capsule 8's, inform your doctor if you have any known allergies, foods, or herbal supplements. Also, ask the doctor if it is safe for children below 12 years, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Inform your doctor before taking Altraspas Capsule 8's if you have glaucoma, enlarged prostate, kidney, or liver problems. Also, do not take Altraspas Capsule 8's if you have severe asthma or breathing problems, stomach or bowel obstruction. Do not use MAO inhibitors in the past 14 days (such as linezolid, isocarboxazid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, or selegiline).

Altraspas Capsule 8's contains Tramadol, Paracetamol, and Dicyclomine. Altraspas Capsule 8's is used to treat pain. Tramadol targets pain receptors in the central nervous system. It acts by blocking the nerve signals responsible for pain. Paracetamol acts as an analgesic by inhibiting the release of chemical mediators that cause pain. Dicyclomine helps in blocking the activity of certain natural substances in the body responsible for causing pain. Altogether, they effectively reduce pain and inflammation in conditions of intestine inflammation, spasm, and painful menstruation.

Inform your doctor, before taking Altraspas Capsule 8's if you have glaucoma, enlarged prostate, severe kidney or liver problems. Do not take Altraspas Capsule 8's, if you have severe asthma or breathing problems, stomach or bowel obstruction, or if you have recently used alcohol, or narcotic medications. Do not give Altraspas Capsule 8's to children and adolescents under 18 years old.

• Exercising regularly helps in muscle stretching so that they are less likely to spasm, tear and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
• Massages can also be helpful.
• Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
• Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
• Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
• To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position every two hours.
• Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
• Stay hydrated, and drink plenty of water.

Altraspas Capsule 8's should not be stopped without a doctor’s advice. Abrupt stopping may cause withdrawal symptoms such as nervousness, mood disturbances, hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, muscle aches, diarrhea, and nausea.

Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Acute pain is, for a short time, caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone, or organs. While chronic pain lasts for a longer duration and is caused due to pathologies like nerve damage, osteoarthritis, and dental pain due to damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction or injury. Many women have painful periods known as dysmenorrhea, most often menstrual cramps. On the other hand, Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that results in chronic pain in joints (especially knee) and stiffness, making daily tasks difficult.