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Mekofenac belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, antipyretics. Mekofenac's main ingredient is Diclofenac, which is indicated in the treatment of chronic rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, Fiessiger-Leroy Reiter syndrome, and psoriatic arthritis. However, Mekofenac can cause some side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, fatigue... Therefore, patients need to learn carefully before using.1. Mekofenac's mechanism of action
Mekofenac belongs to the group of non-steroidal antipyretics and drugs that can be effective in treating inflammation by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins - which cause inflammation and swelling in the body.
2. What does Mekofenac do?
Mekofenac is indicated for the long-term treatment of symptoms in chronic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Fiessiger Leroy Reiter syndrome and rheumatism in psoriasis. Mekofenac can also be used in the treatment of painful and disabling stiff joints.Mekofenac can also be used for short-term treatment of acute attacks of rheumatism, crystal arthritis, back pain, acute gout attacks...
However, Mekofenac is contraindicated in some cases. Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
3. Dosage and how to use Mekofenac
Mekofenac is used orally. Reference dosages are as follows:
Treatment of ankylosing spondylitis is recommended using a dose of Mekofenac 100 to 125mg/day x 4 times a day and can be added once to a dose of 25mg at bedtime if needed or given prescribed by a doctor. Treatment of osteoarthritis using the drug Mekofenac at a dose of 100 to 125mg / day x 2 or 3 times / day. For long-term treatment with Mekofenac, a fixed dose of 100mg/day can be used. Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with the recommended dose from 100mg / day and if necessary can increase to 200mg / day x 2 times. Note: The above recommended therapeutic dose for Mekofenac is for reference only. Therefore, before using Mekofenac, patients should be prescribed by a doctor.
4. Management of missed dose and overdose Mekofenac
If you miss a dose of Mekofenac, use it as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Mekofenac and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not double the dose of Mekofenac, because it can cause an overdose. To overcome the missed dose of Mekofenac, patients can set an alarm or ask a loved one to remind them.
In case of accidentally using Mekofenac drug overdose than prescribed and showing some unwanted signs, it is necessary to take the patient to the emergency room immediately. However, family members can apply some preliminary treatment measures when Mekofenac poisoning, such as causing vomiting. Then take the patient to a medical facility for symptomatic treatment.
5. Side effects when using Mekofenac
Mekofenac may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case of Mekofenac side effects can occur in varying degrees from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Mekofenac include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, loss of appetite, fatigue... These side effects may occur at the beginning of treatment or after increasing the dose of Mekofenac. Usually, side effects from Mekofenac can be transient or subside over time.
However, in some cases Mekofenac can cause serious unwanted side effects with rare reactions. These reactions may appear after just a few minutes of using Mekofenac or longer within a few days. When serious side effects occur, such as: gastrointestinal bleeding, vomiting and bloody stools, exacerbation of ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, stomatitis, glossitis, histological enteritis, pancreatitis, confusion sensation, visual disturbances... the patient should stop using Mekofenac and go to a medical facility for immediate support.
Some notes during the use of Mekofenac:
For pregnant and lactating women, caution should be exercised when using Mekofenac. Patients should be advised to use Mekofenac from their doctor, and carefully analyze the benefits and risks before using the drug. Mekofenac may change how it works and increase its side effects. Therefore, to avoid drug interactions, the patient should provide the doctor with a list of drugs that have been used before, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, herbs,... user's sanity. Therefore, if the patient operates machinery or drives a vehicle, caution should be exercised when using Mekofenac. Above is important information about Mekofenac, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and use according to the dose prescribed by the doctor to achieve the best effect.
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