Ultrafen Plus 50 mg+200 mcg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 500.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Diclofenac sodium misoprostol
Company Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Ultrafen plus 75 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of osteoarthritis
  • Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
  • High risk of developing NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers

Pharmacology

  • Contains Diclofenac Sodium
  • Contains Misoprostol
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
  • Analgesic properties
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal protective prostaglandin E 1 analog
  • Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
  • Increases bicarbonate and mucous production

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended dosage for osteoarthritis
  • Recommended dosage for rheumatoid arthritis
  • Maximal GI mucosal protection dosage
  • Dosage adjustments for patient intolerance

Interaction

  • Concomitant administration with aspirin
  • Interaction with digoxin
  • Inhibition of antihypertensives activity
  • Effects on warfarin use
  • Alteration of glucose metabolism
  • Interaction with antacids
  • Inhibition of diuretics activity

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac
  • Hypersensitivity to Misoprostol
  • Hypersensitivity to other prostaglandins
  • Asthma, urticaria, allergic-type reactions to aspirin or NSAIDs

Side Effects

  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Other gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Rare instances of profound diarrhea leading to severe dehydration

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Contradicted in pregnant women
  • Presence of Diclofenac Sodium in breast milk
  • Not recommended for use by nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Monitoring in patients with underlying conditions
  • Dehydration monitoring

Use in Special Populations

  • Safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients not established
  • Safety and effectiveness in geriatric patients
  • Likely greater sensitivity in some elderly patients

Overdose Effects

  • Misoprostol overdose effects
  • Diclofenac overdose effects
  • Supportive treatment for overdose

Therapeutic Class

  • Drugs for Osteoarthritis
  • Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool and dry place
  • Store below 25°C
  • Protect from light

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