Flupirtine Maleate Tablet Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers

Available Forms: Tablets

Available Strengths: 100mg

Reference Brands: Available multiple Indian brands & combos

Category: Pain Management

Flupirtine is a non-opioid painkiller that has been used to treat pain, such as pain associated with muscle tension, cancer pain, menstrual pain and pain following orthopaedic surgery or injuries.

Product Description:

Flupirtine is a centrally acting analgesic indicated for the management of acute and chronic pain conditions. Unlike opioid analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Flupirtine has a unique mechanism of action and does not produce the typical adverse effects associated with these commonly used pain medications. It exerts its analgesic effect primarily through indirect antagonism of the glutamate N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor and activation of neuronal potassium channels, leading to stabilization of neuronal excitability and reduction of pain transmission.

One of the distinctive advantages of Flupirtine is its dual therapeutic action. In addition to providing effective pain relief, it also offers muscle relaxant properties, making it particularly useful in pain conditions associated with muscle tension and spasms. It is commonly used in musculoskeletal pain, tension headaches, postoperative pain, and other conditions where both analgesic and muscle-relaxing effects are beneficial.

Due to its non-opioid and non-NSAID profile, Flupirtine may be considered in patients who are intolerant to conventional analgesics. However, its use should be guided by appropriate medical supervision and regulatory recommendations.