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Cadinamic medicine has the main ingredient is mefenamic acid 500mg. Cadinamic medicine is used to relieve pain, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic in some cases such as headache, toothache, menstrual pain, pain due to trauma, postoperative, childbirth and pain accompanied by fever due to infection.
1. Uses of Cadinamic
Cadinamic medicine belongs to the group of pain relievers, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, with the main ingredient being mefenamic acid 500mg. This active ingredient has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects.
Cadinamic medicine is made in the form of film-coated tablets and is indicated for use in the relief of mild to moderate neuropathic pain, headache or migraine, postpartum pain, postoperative pain, trauma, toothache, dysmenorrhea, heavy menstrual bleeding, lower stomach pain or spasms, pain accompanied by fever due to inflammation.
2. How to use and dose of Cadinamic
Cadinamic medicine is taken orally, taking the drug with a sufficient amount of water, it is best to take the drug during or after eating.
Cadinamic medicine should not be used in excess of the prescribed dose, should use the lowest dose and for the shortest time to limit the side effects of the drug. The usual dose in adults is 500mg / time (equivalent to 1 tablet / time), taken 3 times / day.
For menorrhagia, Cadinamic should be used on the first day of excessive bleeding. For dysmenorrhea, the drug should be used at the onset of dysmenorrhea. After that, the patient needs to continue taking the medicine as directed by the doctor.
Elderly people use Cadinamic with the same dosage as adults, however, only the drug should be used at the lowest dose and for the shortest time, and patients should be monitored during treatment because this is the group. subjects at risk of serious side effects.
Overdose of Cadinamic medicine can cause acute symptoms such as drowsiness, lethargy, epigastric pain, nausea. In case of overdose, depending on symptoms, the patient will be treated appropriately along with other supportive measures.
In some cases, Cadinamic overdose may occur gastrointestinal bleeding, acute renal failure, hypertension, respiratory depression, coma. At this time, the patient needs supportive treatment and close monitoring. If necessary, it may be necessary to take measures such as taking activated charcoal, induce vomiting, hemodialysis to increase elimination and inactivate the drug.
3. Side effects of the drug Cadinamic
Cadinamic medicine can cause some unwanted side effects with the following frequency:
Common: Abdominal pain, flatulence, indigestion, heartburn, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, peptic ulcer colon , gastrointestinal bleeding; dizziness, dizziness, headache; rash, pruritus. Uncommon: Fever, sepsis, infection; hypertension, tachycardia, congestive heart failure. Cadinamic drugs rarely cause dry mouth, gastritis, progressive peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding; jaundice, hepatitis ; anemia, leukopenia, platelets, neutrophils, granulocytes, eosinophilia; headache, dizziness, nervousness, drowsiness, anxiety, confusion, weakness, depression; shortness of breath, asthma; sweating, itching; visual disturbances; cystitis, interstitial nephritis, polyuria, dysuria, hematuria, proteinuria. Rare: Cadinamic drugs rarely cause liver failure, heartburn, pancreatitis; hypotension, arrhythmia , palpitations, myocardial infarction; pneumonia, respiratory failure; anemia, hemolytic anemia, agranulocytosis, hyperglycemia; rash, exfoliative dermatitis, epidermal necrolysis; appetite changes, anaphylactic reactions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome; meningitis, hallucinations, convulsions, coma. When there are abnormal symptoms after taking Cadinamic, the patient should stop taking the drug immediately if the symptoms are mild. In case of severe symptoms, the patient should be treated with supportive measures such as breathing oxygen, keeping ventilation, taking antihistamines, Epinephrine, corticosteroids,...
4. Some notes when using Cadinamic
Do not use Cadinamic medicine in people with hypersensitivity to its ingredients, people with a history of asthma, urticaria or other sensitive reactions to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Contraindicated to use Cadinamic in people with inflammatory bowel disease, peptic ulcer disease - progressing; people with severe heart failure, severe kidney failure; women who are in the third trimester of pregnancy (last 3 months). Elderly people with kidney disease or dehydration should use caution when taking Cadinamic tablets. Cadinamic drugs can affect the heart and increase cardiovascular events. Therefore, patients should use the drug with the lowest dose and shortest time, and family and relatives need to be closely monitored to avoid possible cardiovascular events for the patient. People with hypertension, edema, fluid retention, heart failure need to be careful when taking Cadinamic because the drug can aggravate the condition. People with a history of digestive diseases need to be careful when using the drug because the drug has serious effects and increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Cadinamic medicine may increase the risk of nephrotoxicity in people with kidney failure, liver failure or heart failure, the elderly, people taking ACE inhibitors, diuretics, receptor blockers. Cadinamic drugs in particular and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in general can increase the risk of cardiovascular thrombosis such as stroke, myocardial infarction and most dangerously possible death. In particular, this risk increases with high doses of the drug. Therefore, during treatment, patients should be evaluated for cardiovascular events periodically, whether symptomatic or not. Women who are pregnant, especially the last 3 months of pregnancy, should not take Cadinamic because it can delay delivery by inhibiting uterine contractions. If the drug is used, the baby may be born with pulmonary hypertension and severe respiratory failure, anuria. Cadinamic in particular and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in general can increase the risk of bleeding, less amniotic fluid. Cadinamic drugs may interact with drugs: Increases the effect of anticoagulants (Warfarin) when used concurrently; increased plasma lithium concentrations and decreased renal clearance of lithium when co-administered with lithium. In addition, if Cadinamic is used with other drugs bound to plasma proteins, the dose should be adjusted. In addition, some drug interactions may also occur with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs but are unlikely to be related to Cadinamic drugs. In order to limit the harmful effects of drug interactions, before taking Cadinamic, it is best for patients to provide information about their medical history to their doctor or pharmacist. In addition, it is also necessary to share the status of using drugs of all kinds, including prescription drugs or not, herbs, synthetic supplements or dietary supplements. Above is information about what Cadinamic is, how to use and note when using. Patients should carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Absolutely do not buy drugs on your own because there may be unwanted side effects.
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