AFENAC 200 SR Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Aceclofenac 200 mg
Manufacturer
Oscar Remedies Pvt Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
AFENAC 200 SR TABLET contains aceclofenac which belongs to the group of medicines called analesgics. It is used to relieve pain and reduce redness and swelling (inflammation) in patients suffering from osteoarthritis (arthritis of the joints) which commonly occurs in patients over the age of 50 and ca
Uses
the loss of the cartilage and bone tissue next to the joint. It also helps in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the joints) and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis of the spine which can lead to fusion of the vertebrae). AFENAC 200 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with a stomach ulcer, severe kidney disease, heart disease (heart attack), cerebrovascular disease (such as stroke or transient ischemic attack) or blockage of blood vessels to the heart or brain, peripheral arterial disease (poor blood circulation to extremities of the body), severe liver failure and blood clotting disorders. Before taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET, inform your doctor if you have diabetes, raised cholesterol or triglyceride levels, a rare inherited disorder like porphyria, systemic lupus erythematous or other connective tissue disorders and if you are recovering from major surgery or have a habit of smoking. AFENAC 200 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. AFENAC 200 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). AFENAC 200 SR TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients due to the increased risk of serious
How It Works
AFENAC 200 SR TABLET works by exhibiting anti-inflammatory and painkiller properties by blocking the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase, which is involved in the production of prostaglandins which are responsible for causing pain and inflammation (swelling).
Directions for Use
Take AFENAC 200 SR TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or after food. For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow AFENAC 200 SR TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse the medicine in the specified quantity of water as mentioned on the label. Consume the medicine immediately after reconstitution. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET are dizziness, nausea and diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF AFENAC 200 SR TABLETAFENAC 200 SR TABLET is used to relieve pain and reduce redness and swelling (inflammation) in patients suffering from: osteoarthritis (arthritis of the joints) rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of joints) ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis of the spine) HOW AFENAC 200 SR TABLET WORKSAFENAC 200 SR TABLET works by exhibiting anti-inflammatory and painkiller properties by blocking the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase, which is involved in the production of prostaglandins which are responsible for causing pain and inflammation (swelling). DIRECTIONS FOR USETake AFENAC 200 SR TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or after food. For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow AFENAC 200 SR TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse the medicine in the specified quantity of water as mentioned on the label. Consume the medicine immediately after reconstitution. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF AFENAC 200 SR TABLETCOMMON dizziness nausea, diarrhoea increased liver enzymes in the blood UNCOMMON inflammation or irritation of the lining of the stomach (gastritis), vomiting flatulence, constipation mouth ulcers itching, rash, inflammation of the skin red itchy, stinging or burning patches on the skin (hives) elevated blood urea or creatinine levels RARE hypersensitivity (allergic reaction) visual disturbance shortness of breath heart failure high blood pressure bleeding from the stomach or bowel stomach or bowel ulceration Stop taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: severe allergic reaction (signs include fever, difficulty breathing, wheezing, abdominal pain, vomiting and swelling of the face and throat) severe skin rashes such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis symptoms such as fever, headache and aching of the joints, skin peeling and blisters meningitis (signs include high fever, headache, vomiting, blotchy red rashes, neck stiffness, sensitivity and intolerance to light) kidney failure passing blood in your faeces (stools/motions) or passing black tarry stools, blood vomiting indigestion or heartburn, abdominal pain blood disorders such as reduced production of blood cells, abnormal breakdown of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia), low content of iron in the blood, low level of white blood cells, decreased platelet count and increased potassium levels (signs include extremely tired, breathlessness, aching of the joints and prone to get repeated infections and bruising)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMonitoring requiredAFENAC 200 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless advised by the doctor. It must not be used during the last three months of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET. BREASTFEEDINGMonitoring requiredAFENAC 200 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless advised by the doctor as it is not known if it passes through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizziness, drowsiness, vertigo, tiredness or any visual disturbances after taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET. KIDNEYConsult your doctorAFENAC 200 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease. It should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET. LIVERConsult your doctorAFENAC 200 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver failure. It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not take AFENAC 200 SR TABLET if you are allergic to Aceclofenac, aspirin or any other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (such as ibuprofen, naproxen or diclofenac). LUNGSUse with CautionAFENAC 200 SR TABLET should be used with caution in patients with asthma or breathing problems. Consult your doctor before taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET. HEART DISEASEConsult your doctorAFENAC 200 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with heart attack and blockages to blood vessels of the heart. It should be used with caution in patients with angina (chest pain) and high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET. USE IN PEDIATRICSContraindicatedAFENAC 200 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). Consult your child’s doctor for advice. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionAFENAC 200 SR TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients due to the increased risk of serious side effects. Your doctor will initiate the management with the lowest effective dose for a shorter duration. Consult your doctor before taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET. OTHERSAFENAC 200 SR TABLET is not recommended for use if you have: stomach ulcer or blood vomiting or passed blood in your faeces (black tarry stools) cerebrovascular diseases such as stroke or mini-stroke (TIA) blockages of blood vessels to the brain an operation to clear or bypass blockages blood circulation (peripheral arterial disease) suffer from bleeding or any type of blood clotting disorders acute rhinitis or urticaria active peptic ulcer Before taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have stomach or gut/bowel disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis), chronic inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease), ulceration, bleeding or perforation of the stomach or bowel have problems with blood circulation to the brain have a rare inherited disorder like porphyria are smoker have diabetes have blood clots, raised cholesterol or raised triglycerides are suffering from systemic lupus erythematous (autoimmune disorder) or other connective tissue disorders are infected with chicken pox are recovering from major surgery
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: antidepressants (Ex. citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine and sertraline) or lithium heart medicines (Ex. digoxin) Antihypertensives (Ex. enalapril, lisinopril, losartan, candesartan, hydralazine, methyldopa, clonidine, propranalol) Antibiotics (Ex. ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin moxifloxacin) Diuretics (Ex. thiazides, furosemide, amiloride) Anticoagulants (Ex. warfarin, heparin) methotrexate (used for cancer and autoimmune disorders such as arthritis and skin conditions) mifepristone (medicine used for medical abortion) corticosteroids (Ex. hydrocortisone, prednisolone) Immune suppressants (Ex. cyclosporine or tacrolimus) zidovudine (an antiviral agent) Antidiabetic agents (such as glibenclamide, glicazide, tolbutamide) Pain killers (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib and etoricoxib) clopidogrel (antiplatelet agent) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of AFENAC 200 SR TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are low blood pressure, gastrointestinal irritation, respiratory depression and convulsions. SYNOPSIS Drug : Aceclofenac Pharmacological Category : Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs Therapeutic Indication : Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis Dosage Forms : Tablet, Dispersible tablet, Capsule, Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep AFENAC 200 SR TABLET out of the sight and reach of children Store AFENAC 200 SR TABLET at room temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about AFENAC 200 SR Tablet 10's.
Does AFENAC 200 SR TABLET cause ulcers?
Yes, AFENAC 200 SR TABLET may cause ulcers when used for a long time, painkillers like aceclofenac can lead to ulcers in the stomach and duodenum. But this risk can be reduced by taking the medication with food or immediately after food. Consult your doctor before taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET.
Can AFENAC 200 SR TABLET be used in pregnant women?
AFENAC 200 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless advised by the doctor. It must not be used during the last three months of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
Who should avoid taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET?
AFENAC 200 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having stomach ulcers or have blood vomiting or passed blood in the faeces (black tarry stools), heart diseases, stroke, blockages to blood vessels of the heart or brain, problems with blood circulation (peripheral arterial disease), severe kidney disease or liver failure, ulcerative colitis, crohn’s disease and bleeding or blood clotting disorders.
Is AFENAC 200 SR TABLET safe to use in patients with kidney disease?
AFENAC 200 SR TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease. It should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Your doctor may monitor your kidney functioning before and during management with AFENAC 200 SR TABLET to manage the risk of any unusual effects or kidney damage. Consult your doctor before taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET.
Can AFENAC 200 SR TABLET be used in elderly patients?
AFENAC 200 SR TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients due to the increased risk of serious side effects. Your doctor will initiate the management with the lowest effective dose for a shorter duration. Consult your doctor before taking AFENAC 200 SR TABLET.
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