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Flamofenac anti-inflammatory pain reliever is used in cases of pain caused by inflammation such as toothache, osteoarthritis pain, osteoarthritis. Medicines are often prescribed for short-term relief of symptoms of pain and arthritis.
1. What is Flamofenac?
What is Flamofenac? The active ingredient in Flamofenac is Aceclofenac 100mg. The dosage form is a film-coated tablet. Aceclofenac is an analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory drug belonging to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs of the phenylacetic derivative group. Aceclofenac is an anti-inflammatory drug by inhibiting the formation of inflammatory mediators. In addition, like other drugs in the same group, Aceclofenac also has analgesic, antipyretic and antiplatelet effects.
However, the main therapeutic effect of the drug is analgesic and anti-inflammatory. When taken orally, the drug is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, food may slow down the absorption of the drug. The drug is strongly bound to plasma proteins and has oral bioavailability of only about 50%.
2. Indications and contraindications of the drug Flamofenac
Indications:
Flamofenac is used in the following cases:
Pain relief and anti-inflammatory in such as chronic arthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis ; Ankylosing spondylitis ; Treatment of toothache; backache; shoulder pain... Contraindications:
Flamofenac should not be used in the following cases:
Patients with advanced peptic ulcer; suspected case with a history of peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding. Gastroduodenal bleeding. Patients with moderate to severe renal impairment. Do not use if the patient has a history of allergy to the main active ingredient or excipients, to other drugs in the same drug class. Do not use in patients with asthma attacks, acute rhinitis or acute rash when taking aspirin or NSAIDs. Patients with congestive heart failure (NYHA II-IV), ischemic heart disease; active bleeding or coagulopathy. Pregnant women, especially in the third trimester of pregnancy. Caution: Patients with severe hepatic impairment should be closely monitored when aceclofenac is indicated.
3. How to use Flamofenac
How to use: The drug is taken orally, it should be taken with water after eating. Patients should strictly adhere to the dosage and method of taking the medicine prescribed by the doctor. Do not arbitrarily change the dose and method of use in any case without the guidance of the doctor.
Dosage:
Adults: Recommended dosage is 100mg/time, taken 2 times/day. Children: Currently there are no clinical data on the use of Aceclofenac in children, so the drug should not be used in this population. Elderly: Since the pharmacokinetics are unchanged in elderly patients, there is no need to increase or decrease the dose frequency.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug Flamofenac
When taking the drug you may encounter side effects such as:
Common side effects; Dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea or increased liver enzymes. Uncommon side effects: Flatulence, gastritis, constipation, vomiting, mouth ulcers, pruritus, rash, dermatitis, urticaria, increased blood urea nitrogen, increased blood creatinine. Rare: Anemia, anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity, visual dysfunction, heart failure, hypertension, dyspnoea, melena, gastrointestinal bleeding, gastrointestinal ulceration, angioedema . If during the course of taking the drug, any of the above abnormal signs or symptoms appear, the patient should notify the doctor for appropriate advice.
5. Things to pay attention to when using Flamofenac
During the use of Flamofenac, patients should pay attention to the following issues:
NSAIDs can cause fluid retention and edema in patients with a history of hypertension. Caution should be taken when administering aceclofenac long-term to patients with risk factors for cardiovascular disease (high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, smoking, etc.) because NSAIDs can induce or induce sexual intercourse. more serious illness. All NSAIDs, including aceclofenac, have the potential to cause ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, and gastrointestinal perforation. This risk increases with increasing dose and length of use. Use extreme caution in the elderly, as the elderly have a higher risk of complications such as peptic ulcers. Long-term use and high doses should not be used. For pregnant and lactating women: This drug should only be used by pregnant and lactating women when absolutely necessary and must be used at the lowest effective dose. However, do not use for pregnant women in the last 3 months. People at risk of bleeding should be careful because the drug increases the risk of bleeding.
6. Drug interactions
Some drugs that may interact with Flamofenac include:
Lithium and Digoxin: As with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Aceclofenac may increase plasma concentrations of the two active ingredients Lithium and Digoxin. . Diuretics: As with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Aceclofenac may interact with the activity of diuretics. Anticoagulants: Aceclofenac may increase the effects of anticoagulants. In the case of concomitant administration of Aceclofenac with anticoagulants, close monitoring of the patient's clinical manifestations of bleeding is required. Methotrexate: NSAIDs increase the toxicity of methotrexate by increasing the plasma concentration of methotrexate, so care should be taken when taking these two drugs concurrently within 24 hours. Storage: Store Flamofenac in a cool, dry place away from light. Keep out of reach of children and do not use after expiry date. The active ingredient Flamofenac contains Aceclofenac 100mg. The drug is used in cases of pain caused by inflammation such as toothache, osteoarthritis pain, osteoarthritis. In addition, the drug is also indicated for short-term relief of symptoms of pain and arthritis. However, this is a prescription drug, so to use it safely and effectively you need to use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid self-use causing unwanted effects.
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