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Flexidron is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). The following article will provide information and uses of Flexidron to help you understand before using.1. What is flexidron 60?
Flexidron 60 is a drug belonging to the group of analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs for the treatment of Gout and joint diseases with the ingredient Etoricoxib 60 mg.
Pharmaceutical name: Flexidron 60 Drug form: Flexidon 60 is produced in a film-coated dosage form, packaged in a box of 3 blisters or a box of 5 blisters x 10 tablets. In addition, flexidron is also produced in the form of injections, suppositories
2. Uses of Flexidron
Indications for the use of Flexidron 60 drug therapy when:
Acute and chronic treatment of osteoarthritis signs and symptoms Treatment of ankylosing spondylitis Treatment of acute gouty arthritis Relieves pain and swelling (inflammation) in the joints and muscles of people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout. Treatment of primary dysmenorrhea
3. Specify the dose of Flexidron 60
3.1 Dosage of Flexidron 60 for Adults: Oral:
Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis (Osteoarthritis): Adults take 30 mg or not more than 60 mg once daily; Patients with mild/moderate hepatic impairment take 60 mg once daily.
Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Adults take 90 mg once daily. Patients with mild/moderate hepatic impairment take 60 mg once daily.
Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis (Acute Gout): Adults take no more than 120 mg once daily. Maximum use time is 8 days.
People with mild/moderate hepatic impairment take 60 mg once daily.
Acute pain, primary dysmenorrhea: not more than 120 mg once a day, use up to 8 days.
Avoid using Flexidron in case of severe liver failure. Do not change the dose on your own without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
3.2 Dosage of flexidron 60 for children: For young children, it should only be used when prescribed by a doctor because up to now, the allowable dose for children has not been studied and determined. This drug should be used with caution in children, even with drugs that have not been warned.
4. Contraindications to the use of Flexidron 60
Allergy to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin and COX-2 inhibitors. stomach ulcers or bleeding in the stomach or intestines. have a history of bleeding or stomach ulcers.
Severe liver disease Patient is dehydrated eg a protracted episode of vomiting or diarrhea Ischemic heart disease, peripheral artery disease and/or confirmed cerebrovascular disease (including new) coronary artery bypass grafting or angioplasty) Diabetes, high cholesterol or a smoker – Using this medicine may increase your risk of heart disease. Severe kidney disease ClCr < 30 mL/min. Are pregnant or breast-feeding Inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or duodenitis. The drug can be passed to a baby through breastfeeding. It is best not to or limit the use of the drug during breastfeeding. Many drugs have not yet fully determined the effects of the drug during this period, so mothers need to carefully read the instructions for use and consult with doctors and pharmacists before deciding to use the drug.
5. Side effects when using Flexidron
Some possible side effects patients can take when taking Flexidron:
Thrombocytopenia Hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylactic / pseudo-anaphylactoid reactions including shock. Anxiety, insomnia, confusion, hallucinations, depression, restlessness Taste disorders Blurred vision Congestive heart failure, palpitations/palpitations, angina, tachycardia Paroxysmal hypertension, convulsions bronchospasm Abdominal pain, mouth ulceration, gastrointestinal ulceration including perforation and bleeding, vomiting, diarrhea Hepatitis, jaundice, increased AST/ALT. Angioedema, pruritus, erythema, rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, urticaria.
6. How should I handle a missed dose or an overdose of Flexidron 60?
In the case of an overdose of the drug, if the patient has dangerous symptoms, they should immediately call the 115 Emergency Center or go to the nearest local health facility. Relatives need to provide the doctor with the prescription they are taking, the medicines they are taking, including prescription and non-prescription drugs.
In case you miss a dose while taking the medicine, you should take it as soon as possible (usually it can be taken 1-2 hours before the time ordered by the doctor). However, the time is too long. If it is close to the time for your next dose, you can skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Note: Do not arbitrarily double the prescribed dose.
Above is important information about Flexidron, knowing it will help the drug process be more effective.
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