Lupinac Tablet (Taurine 500mg / Acetylcysteine 150mg)

Description

Lupinac Tablet is used to reduce the risk of kidney disease in patients with diabetes. It also protects kidney damage or injury due to radiocontrast agents that are used during X-ray-based imaging techniques. This medicine helps to enhance kidney function by inhibiting reactive oxygen species induced kidney damage or injury in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Lupinac Tablet
Nausea and Vomiting
Fever
Runny Nose
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Skin rash
Drowsiness
Chest tightness
Hives and wheezing
Difficulty in breathing
Cool and moist skin
Swelling and soreness of the inside of the mouth
Uses of Lupinac Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Diabetic Nephropathy
This medicine is used to reduce the risk of kidney disease in patients with diabetes.
Radiocontrast Induced Nephropathy
This medicine is used to protect kidney damage or injury due to radiocontrast agents that are used during X-ray-based imaging techniques.
Chronic renal insufficiency
This medicine helps to enhance kidney function by inhibiting reactive oxygen species induced kidney damage or injury in patients with chronic kidney insufficiency.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to acetylcysteine, taurine, or any other ingredients present along with the formulation.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Gastric ulceration
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with gastric ulceration or any other gastrointestinal disorders. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Other diseases
Report the instance of any diseases to the doctor before receiving this medicine. This medicine should be used with caution and any disease worsening symptoms should be reported to the doctor on priority. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

General Instructions

Take this medicine as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.