A-Fenac 25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.55 (10 x 10: ৳ 55.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 5.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Inflammatory rheumatism treatment
- Degenerative rheumatism treatment
- Polyarthritis treatment
- Ankylosing spondylarthritis treatment
- Osteoarthritis treatment
- Spondylarthroses treatment
- Acute gout treatment
- Sprain treatment
- Bruises treatment
- Dislocations treatment
- Fractures treatment
- Soft tissue injuries treatment
- Surgical intervention pain management
- Dysmenorrhoea treatment
- Episiotomy treatment
- Adnexitis treatment
- Endometritis treatment
- Parametritis treatment
- Salpingitis treatment
- Mastitis treatment
- Pre-operative medication for pain prevention
- Post-operative pain management
- Post-traumatic pain management
- Pain and inflammation prevention for urogenital tract patients
- Pain and inflammation treatment for renal and biliary colic
Pharmacology
- Potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Anti-rheumatic properties
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Analgesic properties
- Antipyretic properties
- Uricosuric effect
- Inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis
- Complete absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
- Metabolized in the liver
- First pass metabolism
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 75-150 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses
- Preferably taken after food
- Reduction of dose for long term use
- Elderly patient dosage considerations
- Children's dosage considerations
- Maximum daily dose
- Instructions for taking dispersible tablet
- Instructions for taking suppository
- Instructions for using gel
- Usage for external application only
Interaction
- Potential drug interactions with lithium and digoxin
- Potential interactions with anticoagulants
- Ability to be given with oral antidiabetic agents
- Potential nephrotoxicity when used with cyclosporin
- Reported serious toxicity when used with methotrexate
- Potential for convulsions with quinolone antimicrobials
- Potential increase in unwanted effects when co-administered with other NSAIDs and steroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the product
- Contraindicated for patients with peptic ulcer
- Contraindicated for asthmatic patients reactive to acetylsalicylic acid or prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor
- Not to be used under occlusive airtight dressings
Side Effects
- Mild, rare, and transient adverse effects
- Initial complaints of epigastric pain, eructation, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and headache
- Encountered peripheral edema
- Encountered skin reactions such as rash and eczema
- Potential local irritation and reddening of the skin
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only for compelling reasons
- Use lowest effective dose during pregnancy
- Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy
- Not recommended during lactation
- Insignificant quantity detected in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Close observation for peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Close observation in advanced age patients
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes
- Proper hand washing after application
- Not to be taken orally
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protected from light
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children