Lofens 100 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.50 (10 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 15.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Aceclofenac |
| Company | Zenith pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Relief of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis
- Relief of pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
- Relief of pain and inflammation in ankylosing spondylitis
- Relief of toothache
- Relief of trauma pain
- Relief of lumbago
Pharmacology
- Contains Aceclofenac
- Non-steroidal drug
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Analgesic properties
- Inhibitor of cyclooxygenase enzyme
- Involvement in prostaglandin production
- Rapid and complete absorption after oral administration
Dosage & Administration
- Extended release tablet: 200 mg once daily for adults
- Film coated tablet: 100 mg twice daily for adults
Interaction
- No significant drug interactions observed
- Close monitoring required when used with Lithium and Digoxin
- Potential interaction with diuretics
- Potential interaction with anticoagulants
- Potential increase in plasma level of methotrexate
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Aceclofenac
- Aspirin or NSAIDs precipitate asthma attacks
Side Effects
- Non-steroidal with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties
- Involvement in prostaglandin production
- Rapid and complete absorption after oral administration
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Avoid use in pregnancy and lactation unless benefits outweigh risks
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with active or suspected peptic ulcer
- Caution in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding
- Caution in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment
- Caution in patients with cardiac or renal impairment
- Caution in patients suffering from dizziness
- Caution in patients suffering from urticaria
Use in Special Populations
- No clinical data available for use in children
Therapeutic Class
- Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Store in a dry place
- Keep away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children