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Patients need to strictly comply with the indications and doses of Vocfor. Using the wrong way when using Vocfor can cause many unwanted side effects.
1. What is Vocfor? How is the use?
Vocfor drug has the main ingredient Lornoxicam 4mg or 8mg. This is a new generation non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Currently, Vocfor is used to:
Treat pain after surgery or acute pain related to sciatica. Short-term treatment of mild to moderate pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. 2. Contraindications of the drug Vocfor Contraindicated using Vocfor in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug or reactions such as rhinitis, bronchospasm, angioedema, urticaria. People with gastrointestinal bleeding. People with cerebral hemorrhage. People with bleeding and clotting disorders. People with peptic ulcers or a history of recurrent peptic ulcers. People with severe liver failure. People with severe kidney failure. People with thrombocytopenia People with severe heart failure Elderly people weighing less than 50kg and having acute surgery. In addition, Vocfor should also be used with caution in people who:
Have a history of peptic ulcer, cerebrovascular bleeding, bleeding, ulcerative colitis, porphyria, Crohn's disease, blood disorders or cardiac function reduce. People with liver disease. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
3. Dosage and how to use Vocfor
How to use: Vocfor is used orally. The patient should not break, suck or chew the tablet because it can reduce the absorption into the body.
Dosage:
In the treatment of acute pain: Use dose from 8-16mg/day. In case of taking 16mg/day, divided into 2 times. Do not exceed 16mg after the first day of treatment. In the treatment of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis: Use a dose of 8-16mg / day. The maintenance dose should not exceed 16mg/day. Note: In case of elderly people, people with liver failure, kidney failure, it is necessary to consult a doctor for an appropriate dose.
How to handle a missed dose or overdose of Vocfor:
In case of forgetting a dose of Vocfor, you should make up for it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and use a new dose. When using Vocfor overdose, it can cause nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances, dizziness, ataxia, coma, liver damage, convulsions, blood clotting disorders ... Patients need to stop the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment. 4. Side effects of the drug Vocfor When taking Vocfor, the patient may experience some unwanted effects such as:
Headache, drowsiness, dizziness. Change in appetite. Increased sweating. Weight loss. Edema. Allergy Asthenia. Depression . Insomnia Conjunctivitis or vision disturbance Abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting or flatulence. Difficulty swallowing. Constipation . Gastritis. Dry mouth or stomatitis. Gastroesophageal reflux or peptic ulcer with or without bleeding. Esophagitis or rectal bleeding or hemorrhoids. Anemia, thrombocytopenia. Increased transaminases. Leg cramps, muscle pain. Migraine headache, cold mouth, tinnitus, tremor. Allergies in the upper respiratory tract Dermatitis, itching or hair loss Urinary disturbances. Palpitations, changes in blood pressure, tachycardia. If you experience the above symptoms, you need to stop using Vocfor and go to the nearest medical facility for timely examination and treatment.
5. Interactions of Vocfor Drugs Vocfor may interact when used together with:
Platelet aggregation inhibitors or anticoagulants. Corticosteroids. Lithium drug. Methotrexate drug. Sulphonylurea drug. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Diuretic. ACE inhibitors (ACEs). Beta channel blockers. Angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Quinolone drug. Digoxin drug. Cyclosporin drug. 5. Notes when using Vocfor drug Care should be taken when using Vocfor on pregnant and lactating women. To be on the safe side, consult your doctor/pharmacist before use. Absolutely do not use when Vocfor has signs of discoloration, mold, watery or expired. Above is all information about Vocfor drug, you need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult your doctor / pharmacist before use. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy drugs to treat at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
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