Nalfon: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Nalfon is a prescription drug used to relieve pain and swelling for many medical conditions. To achieve effective treatment as well as limit side effects, patients need to take Nalfon exactly as prescribed by the doctor.

1. What are the effects of Nalfon?

Nalfon is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medication is used to relieve mild to moderate pain caused by a variety of medical conditions.
In addition, it is also used to reduce pain and swelling in patients with arthritis. Therefore, if you are being treated for a chronic condition such as arthritis, it is important to talk to your doctor about the appropriate treatment.

2. How to use Nalfon

Patients need to carefully read the instructions for use and follow the doctor's instructions before taking Nalfon. If you have any questions, you should discuss them with your doctor. Indications for use of Nalfon are as follows:
Take the drug orally with a full glass of water (240ml). Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking the medicine. If you have an upset stomach while taking the medicine, you can take it with food, milk or antacids; Dosage is based on the patient's medical condition and response to therapy. Do not take more than 3,200mg in 24 hours. To minimize side effects (such as stomach bleeding), the low effective dose should be used for the shortest possible time. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed. With chronic conditions such as arthritis, the patient needs to take medication as directed by the doctor. In some cases (arthritis patients), it can be used regularly for 2-3 weeks to be effective. If you're taking your medications on a regular basis, it's important to remember that pain relievers work best if they are taken at the first signs of pain. Inform your doctor if the medicine does not work or your condition worsens.

3. Side effects when using the drug Nalfon

The side effects when using Nalfon are as follows:
Flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, nausea or vomiting, headache, dizziness, drowsiness. If these side effects persist or worsen, you should inform your doctor; Nalfon may increase blood pressure. Therefore, patients should check their blood pressure regularly. Tell your doctor right away if you experience serious side effects such as: Stomach pain; changes in hearing, vision, mood; fast heart beat; persistent or severe headache; difficult and painful swallowing; faint; have symptoms of heart failure such as swelling in your ankles or feet, unusual tiredness, or sudden weight gain. Tell your doctor right away if you experience rare but very serious side effects such as: burning, pain; foamy or pink urine; fever, persistent sore throat, unexplained stiff neck, easy bleeding and bruising. Nalfon can cause serious but rare liver disease. If you experience very serious side effects such as yellowing eyes or skin, severe stomach pain, dark urine, persistent nausea or vomiting... stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor right away; Very rarely, serious allergic reactions to the drug Nalfon. But if it happens, the patient should be taken to the emergency room immediately. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include itching or swelling of the face, tongue or throat; rash; dizziness and trouble breathing; Nalfon very rarely increases the risk of heart attack or stroke. This side effect can occur at any time but is more common in long-term Nalfon users. The risk is higher in people who are older or have heart disease, smoke, high blood pressure, or diabetes. In particular, do not use Nalfon before or after coronary artery bypass surgery. Nalfon rarely causes serious bleeding from the stomach and intestines. This side effect can occur without any warning symptoms. Older adults are at higher risk for this. This is not a complete list of Nalfon side effects. Therefore, if you experience other side effects, the patient should notify the doctor immediately.

4. Notes when using the drug Nalfon

Patients should tell their doctor if they are allergic to Nalfon, aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib). Nalfon should not be used with certain medical conditions. Therefore, before taking this medicine, you should consult your doctor if you have severe kidney disease, aspirin-sensitive asthma, and recent coronary bypass surgery. Before taking Nalfon, the patient should tell the doctor about any history of liver disease, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, or problems with the esophagus, stomach, intestines, blood clotting, etc. Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause kidney problems. Therefore, the patient should drink plenty of water and notify the doctor immediately if there is a change in the amount of urine. If you are taking Nalfon, you should tell your doctor before surgery. Nalfon may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so do not drive, operate machinery or other alert activities until it is safe to do so. Nalfon may cause stomach bleeding. Taking the drug in combination with drinking and smoking increases the risk of stomach bleeding. Therefore, patients should limit alcohol and stop smoking while taking Nalfon. This medicine may make you more sensitive to the sun. Therefore, patients should limit their time in the sun, use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing when outdoors. If you get a sunburn, you need to tell your doctor right away. Older adults are at increased risk of stomach or intestinal bleeding, heart attack, and kidney problems when using Nalfon. Before using the drug, women of childbearing age should talk to their doctor about the benefits and risks of the drug. During pregnancy, the drug Nalfon is used only when absolutely necessary. Nalfon passes into breast milk, so users should consult a doctor before breast-feeding. Some other notes:
If someone uses an overdose of Nalfon and has serious symptoms such as fainting, difficulty breathing, the patient should be taken to the emergency room immediately. Overdose symptoms include stomach upset, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, slow or shallow breathing, extreme drowsiness, loss of consciousness. Do not share medication with others. It is necessary to perform tests such as blood pressure, complete blood count, liver and kidney function periodically to monitor the patient's health as well as check for drug side effects; If you are prescribed a medication on a regular schedule and miss a dose, you should take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, you can skip the missed dose. Store the medicine at room temperature between 15 - 30°C, away from moisture and direct light. Do not store medicine in the bathroom, out of reach of children and pets; When it is expired or not needed, it is necessary to dispose of Nalfon in accordance with the regulations.

5. Limit drug interactions

To limit drug interactions, patients need to:
Keep a list of all the products they use and notify the doctor. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's approval. Some products may interact with Nalfon, such as ACE inhibitors (captopril, lisinopril); aliskiren; angiotensin II receptor blockers (losartan, valsartan); cidofovir; lithium; methotrexate; corticosteroids (prednisone) or the diuretic furosemide. Nalfon may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with medicines such as clopidogrel, dabigatran, enoxaparin, warfarin. Pain relievers and fever reducers such as aspirin, celecoxib, ibuprofen or ketorolac have similar ingredients to the drug Nalfon, if taken together will increase the risk of side effects. If your doctor directs you to use low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke (81 - 325mg/day), you should continue taking aspirin. Nalfon may affect the results of some tests. Therefore, the patient should inform the doctor about the use of Nalfon. In summary, when using Nalfon, patients need to follow their doctor's instructions to ensure effective treatment and limit the risk of unwanted side effects.

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Reference source: Webmd.com