Nameton 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Nabumetone |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Nameton 500 mg Tablet
Categories
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Indications
- Relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
- Relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
Pharmacology
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties
- Mode of action involves inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Available in 500 mg & 750 mg Tablet
- Recommended starting dose is 1000 mg as a single dose
- May be given with or without food
- Caution in prescribing to patients with moderate or severe renal insufficiency
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established
Interactions
- Potential to diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE-inhibitors
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to nabumetone or its excipients
- History of asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs
- Treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
- Central Nervous System: Dizziness, headache, fatigue, insomnia
- Dermatologic: Pruritus, rash
- Special Senses: Tinnitus
- Miscellaneous: Edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Not recommended for use in nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Associated with renal papillary necrosis and other abnormal renal pathology in animals
- Caution in patients with impaired renal function, heart failure, and liver dysfunction
- Discontinuation typically followed by recovery to pretreatment state
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms include lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and epigastric pain
- Gastrointestinal bleeding can occur
- Rare occurrence of Hypertension, acute renal failure, respiratory depression, and coma
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place, away from light & moisture
- Keep all medicines out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H16O2
Common Questions
- What is Nameton 500 mg Tablet? - A NSAID with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties
- What is Nameton 500 mg Tablet used for? - Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis relief