Tolfi 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
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Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Tolfenamic acid |
Company | Benham pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Tolfi 200 mg Tablet
Categories
- Analgesic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Migraine Relief
- Pain Management
- NSAID
Description
- Mode of Action: Inhibits cyclooxygenase enzyme, inhibits synthesis of inflammatory mediators, has direct antagonistic action on its receptors
- Indications:
- Relieving the pain of migraine headache
- Analgesic in post-operative pain and fever
- Pharmacokinetic Properties:
- Readily absorbed from GI tract
- Peak plasma concentration: 60-90 min
- Bioavailability: 85%
- Protein-binding: 99%
- Plasma half-life: 2 hours
- Metabolised in the liver
- Enterohepatic circulation
- Excreted in urine (90%) and feces
- Dosage & Administration:
- Acute migraine attacks: 200 mg when symptoms appear, may be repeated once after 1-2 hours
- Mild to moderate pain: 100-200 mg tid
- Dose adjustments for renal impairment
- Should be taken with food
- Take with water during or immediately after meals
- Interactions: Interacts with Metoclopramide, Magnesium hydroxide, Aluminium hydroxide, anticoagulants, other NSAIDs, loop diuretics, B-blockers, ACE Inhibitors, Lithium, Methotrexate, cardiac glycosides, ACE inhibitors, Ciclosporin, Tacrolimus, diuretics
- Contraindications:
- Active gastro-intestinal bleeding
- Active gastro-intestinal ulceration
- Severe heart failure
- Side Effects:
- Alveolitis
- Hepatic damage
- Pancreatitis
- Pulmonary eosinophilia
- Stevens-johnson syndrome
- Angioedema
- Blood disorder
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Dysuria
- Euphoria
- Gastro-intestinal bleeding
- Hallucination
- Insomnia
- Malaise
- Nausea
- Hearing disturbances
- Rash
- Visual disturbances
- Vertigo
- Raised blood pressure
- Pregnancy & Lactation: Not recommended during pregnancy, avoidance recommended during breastfeeding
- Precautions & Warnings:
- Patients with asthma
- Bleeding disorders
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Peptic ulceration
- Hypertension
- Liver infection
- Cardiac or renal function impairment
- Elderly
- Increase water intake or dose reduction to reduce dysuria
- Overdose Effects: Headache, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, diarrhea, excitation, coma, drowsiness, dizziness, tinnitus, fainting, convulsions, acute renal failure, liver damage
- Therapeutic Class:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
- Other drugs for migraine
- Storage Conditions: Store in a cool and dry place, away from light, keep out of the reach of children
- Chemical Structure:
- Molecular Formula: C14H12ClNO2
- Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-1092-tolfenamic-acid-chemical-structure-dzPweN5r9IE4mD1xFrIL.svg
- Common Questions:
- What is Tolfi 200 mg Tablet?: A potent inhibitor of cyclooxygenase enzyme, inhibits the synthesis of important inflammatory mediators
- Uses:
- Treatment of acute migraine attacks
- Treatment of mild to moderate pain
- Quick Tips:
- Take with food or milk to avoid upset stomach
- Can cause serious complications if taken for a long time
- Can raise risk of blood clots, heart attack, or stroke
- Inform doctor if pregnant, planning to conceive, breastfeeding, or diagnosed with kidney or liver problems