Uses of Opecerin 50

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1. What are the uses of Opecerin 50?

1.1. What is Opecerin 50? Opecerin 50 is an anti-inflammatory pain reliever that contains Diacerein 50mg and is packaged as a
1.2 Hard Capsule. What is Opecerin 50 used for? Opecerin 50 is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee, with slow action. Treatment of patients with rapidly progressive hip osteoarthritis is not recommended because these patients may have a weaker response to diacerein.

2. Usage of Opecerin 50 blood pressure medicine

2.1. How to take Opecerin 50 Patients need to take it twice a day, with meals
The information provided is not a substitute for the advice of a medical professional. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before deciding to take a medication.
2.2. Dosage of the drug Opecerin 50 The starting dose is 50mg / time, taken once a day in the evening for the first 2-4 weeks. Then increase the dose by 50mg/time, take 2 times a day. Then take the medicine with meals (One pill in the morning, the other in the evening). Opecerin 50 must be swallowed whole (do not break) with 1 glass of water. Not recommended for patients over 65 years of age, especially patients with a history of diarrhea No dosage adjustment is required for patients with moderate renal impairment and the elderly. Renal Impairment: In case of severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30ml/min) the daily dose should be reduced by approximately 50% of the recommended adult dose. 2 hours longer than prescribed in the prescription. Unless there is a strict rule about the time of use, the medicine can be taken a few hours after forgetting. However, if the time is too far from the time when you need to take it, you should not make up the dose, because it can be dangerous to the body. It is necessary to strictly adhere to or consult a doctor before making a decision.
Treatment of overdose: Prescription drugs require a prescription from a doctor or pharmacist. Over-the-counter medicines require a leaflet from the manufacturer. Patients need to carefully read and follow the exact dose indicated on the prescription or drug leaflet. When taking an overdose of Opecerin 50, you need to stop taking it and tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you have any unusual symptoms.
Unusual symptoms of overdose should be reported to the doctor or medical person in charge. In case of an overdose of Opecerin 50, there are symptoms that require emergency: Call 911 immediately for guidance and help. Family members should bring medical records, all prescriptions / bottles of medicine that have been and are being used so that doctors can quickly diagnose and treat.

3. Contraindications of Opecerin 50

Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Diacerein and its components. The patient has a history of hypersensitivity to anthraquinone derivatives.

4. Note when using Opecerin 50

Opecerin 50 should be used with caution in the following cases:
Diacerein should not be prescribed to children under 15 years of age, as there are no clinical studies in this age group. Diacerein should not be used concurrently with laxatives. Interactions with other drugs, other forms of interaction: Concomitant use of drugs containing salts, oxides or hydroxides of aluminum, calcium and magnesium should be avoided, as they reduce the absorption of Diacerein. These substances can be taken at a different time (more than 2 hours apart) after taking Diacerein. Use in pregnancy: Diacerein should not be used by pregnant women. Consider and consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking medication. Even tested drugs are still dangerous when used. Use in lactation: Diacerein should not be administered to a nursing woman, as it has been reported that small amounts of Diacerein derivatives pass into breast milk. Effects on ability to drive and use machines: There have been no reports of harmful effects of Diacerein on the ability to concentrate when driving or operating machines and equipment. Those who need special attention before taking Opecerin 50: the elderly, pregnant women, lactating women, children under 15 years old, people with liver failure, kidney failure, people with hypersensitivity to any allergies. any substance in the composition of the drug... Or the subject has myasthenia gravis, hepatic coma, peptic ulcer disease.

5. Side effects of Opecerin 50

Common side effects of treatment with Diacerein are increased intestinal transit time and abdominal pain . These symptoms may appear within the first few days of treatment and, in most cases, they resolve on their own with continued treatment. Using Diacerein may make your urine darker. Tell your doctor about any unwanted effects you may experience while using this medicine. Usually, side effects or undesirable effects (ADRs) are unwanted effects that go away when the drug is stopped. If there are rare side effects that are not mentioned in the leaflet, please inform your doctor for advice.
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