Drug Interaction:
NSAIDs include- Propionic acid- Fenoprofen, Flurbiprofen, Ibiprofen, Ketoprofen, Naproxen, Naproxen Sodium, Oxaprozin Acetic acids- Diclofenac sodium, Etodolac, Indomethicin, Ketorolac, Nabumetone, Sulindac, Tolmetin Fenamates (anthralic acids) - Meclofenamate, Mefenamic acxid Oxicams- Piroxicam
Refer- Ibuprofen
Indication:
Acute or long term use in relief of arthiritis, Rheumatoid arthiritis Ankylosing spondylitis Acute painful shoulder
NSAIDs include- Propionic acid- Fenoprofen, Flurbiprofen, Ibiprofen, Ketoprofen, Naproxen, Naproxen Sodium, Oxaprozin Acetic acids- Diclofenac sodium, Etodolac, Indomethicin, Ketorolac, Nabumetone, Sulindac, Tolmetin Fenamates (anthralic acids) - Meclofenamate, Mefenamic acxid Oxicams- Piroxicam
Refer- Ibuprofen
Adverse Reaction:
Information not available
Contra-Indications:
Warnings Do not give indomethicin or sulindac to patients with active GI lesions or a history of recurrent GI lesions, unless the very high risk is warranted risk is warranted and patients can be monitored very closely
Hypersensitivity- A potentially fatal apparent hypersensitivity syndrome has occured with sulindac this syndrome may include constitutional symptoms, cutaneous findings, involvement of major organs or other less specific findings
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Acute or long term use in relief of arthiritis, Rheumatoid arthiritis Ankylosing spondylitis Acute painful shoulder
Dosage-
Administer twice daily with food Usual maximum dose is 400mg/day . Dosages above 400mg/day is not recommended
Patient Information:
1. NSAIDs can cause discomfort and rarely more serious side effects such as GI bleeding which may result in hospitalisation and even fatalities
. 2.Avoid aspirin and alcoholic beverages while taking medication.
3. If GI upset occurs, take with food, milk or antacids. For GI upset with tolmetin, use antacids other than sodium bicarbonate
. 4. Notify physician, if skin rash, itching, visual disturbances, weight gain, edema occurs
5. Mefanamic acid and metclofenate: if rash, diarrhoea, or digestive problem occr discontinue use and consult physician
6. Ibuprofen- Do not take for more than 3 days for fever or 10 days for pain. If these symptoms persists,consult a physican.
