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Capulco drug is a rectal drug commonly used to treat long-term chronic arthritis, relieve pain after surgery... To use the drug safely and effectively, users need to understand the work. Use of Capulco drug, as well as how to use, dose, and note when using the drug below.
1. What is Capulco?
Capulco drug is a pharmaceutical product manufactured by Lekhim-Kharkov JSC and registered by ACM Vietnam Trading Investment and Development Joint Stock Company. Capulco belongs to the group of analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs for the treatment of Gout and bone diseases with the main ingredient being Diclofenac sodium 100mg. The drug is used in the treatment of long-lasting chronic arthritis, pain symptoms, rheumatoid arthritis...
The drug is prepared in the form of suppositories placed rectally and is packaged in a box of 2 blisters x 5 tablets.
2. Uses of Capulco
2.1 The effect of the drug component The Diclofenac component of the drug has a rapid onset of action to help treat acute pain and inflammation.
The inhibitory effect of prostaglandin biosynthesis of the drug helps to relieve pain, reduce fever and anti-inflammatory.
Diclofenac did not reduce proteoglycane biosynthesis in cartilage at concentrations comparable to those observed in humans.
Diclofenac has a strong analgesic effect in moderate to severe pain. When there is inflammation due to trauma or surgery, the drug quickly relieves pain, reduces swelling caused by inflammation and in the wound.
For primary dysmenorrhea, the active ingredient Diclofenac has the ability to relieve pain and reduce the degree of bleeding. During migraine attacks, Diclofenac relieves headaches and improves associated nausea and vomiting.
2.2 Indication of the drug With the above effect, Capulco drug containing the active ingredient Diclofenac is often used to appoint a number of cases such as:
Treatment of long-lasting chronic arthritis such as: ankylosing spondylitis, polyarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis, spondylitis, pain caused by osteoarthritis ... Treatment of acute shoulder pain, Gout disease, tendonitis, polyarthritis, back pain,... Treatment of severe pain after surgery such as: after surgery, after giving birth, after plastic surgery. Reduce menstrual pain. Treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica in adolescents. Treatment of acute leprosy. Local pain relief such as cornea or vitreous ... 2.3 Contraindications Capulco drug is contraindicated in some of the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to Diclofenac and other ingredients contained in the drug . Hypersensitivity to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The patient is suffering from an advanced peptic ulcer. Patients with bronchospasm, asthma, cardiovascular disease or severe liver or kidney failure. Patients taking anticoagulants.
3. How to use – Dosage of Capulco
The use of Capulco drug will maximize the effectiveness of treatment if the patient uses it properly and in the correct dosage as prescribed by a qualified doctor. Or you can refer to the method of use and dosage of the drug below:3.1 How to use: Capulco is made in the form of a tablet placed into the rectum, so when used, you will use your hand to push the pill deep inside the rectum. . Patients should take the drug after having a bowel movement.
Note that you should clean the anus and hands or use medical gloves before applying the medicine to avoid causing anal infection.
3.2 Dosage: Dosage for anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic: 1 tablet per day and should be placed before going to bed.
4. Capulco drug side effects
When using Capulco, users may experience some unwanted effects of the drug such as:
Common side effects: Headache, fatigue, tinnitus, flatulence, diarrhea, vomiting, no appetite, epigastric pain, increased aminotransferase... Uncommon side effects: Skin rash, itching, generalized edema, low blood pressure, abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, vomiting blood , somnolence, drowsiness, anxiety, excitability... Rare side effects: aseptic meningitis, decreased platelet and neutrophil counts, hepatotoxicity, urethritis... When If you experience any of the side effects of the above-mentioned drugs or other unusual symptoms, please notify your doctor or pharmacist immediately for advice and timely treatment.
5. Capulco drug interactions
Diclofenac should not be used in combination with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, because it increases the risk of ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding. Taking Diclofenac with oral anticoagulants, parenteral heparin, and ticlopidine increases the risk of bleeding. The drug may increase levels of digoxin and lithium. Concomitant administration of Diclofenac with potassium-sparing diuretics can sometimes cause hyperkalemia. Use caution when taking Capulco and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs less than 24 hours before or after methotrexate therapy. Because methotrexate's blood concentration and toxicity may be increased. Co-administration of cyclosporin with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increases the nephrotoxicity of cyclosporin. In order to avoid drug interactions that adversely affect the use of Capulco and other drugs, the patient should inform the treating doctor about all the drugs being used for the most appropriate advice and prescription. .
6. Notes and cautions with Capulco
In order to use Capulco drug to promote the best effect and ensure safety, when using the drug, patients should pay attention and be cautious:
Use the drug according to the instructions and instructions of a qualified doctor or pharmacist or manufacturer. Do not increase or decrease the dose, do not suddenly stop taking the drug or stop the treatment course without consulting your doctor. Use caution when administering the drug to patients who have ever had ulceration or bleeding or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function or patients with lupus erythematosus should also use extreme caution when taking Capulco. Care should be taken to use the drug in people with heart disease with symptoms of edema or people with high blood pressure, blood clotting disorders. Pregnant women should also not use this drug, need to be very careful and only used in mandatory cases as prescribed by a specialist doctor.
7. Handling missed dose, drug overdose Capulco
Missed dose: If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it as soon as possible. However, absolutely do not take twice the prescribed dose to make up for the missed dose, which will affect the effectiveness of the drug.
Overdose: When using Capulco, the patient may experience an overdose. In case of overdose, it is necessary to conduct gastric lavage and provide symptomatic and supportive treatment.
In case of emergency and danger, call 911 or take the patient to the nearest medical facility for timely examination and treatment.
8. How to store Capulco
It is necessary to store the medicine in a cool and dry place away from sunlight and at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius. It is necessary to keep the medicine out of the sight of small children so that children do not play and take the wrong medicine.
For drugs that have been discolored, watery, or deformed, do not use. Contact your doctor, pharmacist or wastewater treatment center for advice on how to safely dispose of the medication. Absolutely do not throw medicine into the toilet or under the faucet every day.
Above is all the information about Capulco that everyone needs to know to use it safely and effectively when prescribed this drug.
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