Mervan 100 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 700.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Aceclofenac
Company Aristopharma ltd
Also available as
Mervan sr 200 mg tablet

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

  • 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 recommended dose: 200mg daily for adults
  • Film coated tablet recommended dose: 100mg twice daily for adults

Interaction

  • Close monitoring required with lithium and digoxin
  • Potential interaction with diuretics
  • Enhanced activity of anticoagulants possible
  • Increased plasma levels of methotrexate possible

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to Aceclofenac
  • Precipitation of asthma attacks by aspirin or NSAIDs

Side Effects

  • Non-steroidal drug with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties
  • Potent inhibitor of cyclooxygenase enzyme

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Avoidance in pregnancy and lactation unless benefits outweigh risks

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Caution in moderate to severe hepatic impairment
  • Caution in cardiac or renal impairment
  • Caution in patients suffering from dizziness or urticaria

Use in Special Populations

  • No clinical data on use in children

Therapeutic Class

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

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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