Intafenac K Tablet 50 mg

Intafenac K Tablet 50 mg Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Trade Name Intafenac K Tablet 50 mg
Generic Diclofenac Potassium
Weight 50 mg
Type Tablet
Therapeutic Class Drugs for Osteoarthritis, Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Manufacturer Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country Bangladesh
Last Updated: October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am
Intafenac K Tablet 50 mg
Intafenac K Tablet 50 mg

Uses

Short-term treatment in the following acute conditions: Post-traumatic pain, inflammation and swelling,e.g.due to sprains Post-operative pain, inflammation and swelling,e.g.following dental or orthopaedic surgery Painful and/or inflammatory conditions in gynaecology, e.g. primary dysmenorrhoea or adnexitis ... Read more

Dosage

Intafenac K Tablet 50 mg dosage

Adults: Following an initial loading dose of 50 mg, 25-50 mg is to be taken every eight hours if necessary.Migraine: An initial loading dose of 50 mg, then if necessary a further 25-50 mg after 2 hours. The maximum daily dose is 150 mg. The tablets should be swallowed whole with liquid, preferably before meals.Children: Children over 14 years of age: upto 75 mg daily in divided doses.

Side Effects

Side-effects of Diclofenac are usually mild and transient. However, if serious side-effects occur. Diclofenac should be discontinued. Occasional: epigastric pain, other gastro-intestinal disorders (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, dyspepsia,flatulence,anorexia). Rare: gastro-intestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer (with or without bleeding or perforation), bloody diarrhoea.

Interaction

Diclofenac may have the following drug interactions: Lithium and Digoxin: Diclofenac may increase plasma concentrations of Lithium and Digoxin. Anticoagulant:There are isolated reports of and increased risk of haemorrhage with the combined use of Diclofenac and anticoagulant therapy. Cyclosporin: Cases of nephrotoxicity have been reported in patients receiving Cyclosporin and Diclofenac concomitantly. Methotrexate: Cases of serious toxicity have been reported when Methotrexate and NSAIDs are given within 24 hours of each other. Diuretics: Like other NSAIDs, Diclofenac may inhibit the activity of diuretics. Other NSAIDs and steroids; Co-administration of Diclofenac with other systemic NSAIDs and steroids may increase the frequency of unwanted effects.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Diclofenac should not be prescribed during pregnancy, unless there are compelling reasons for doing so. The lowest effective dosage should be used. This type of drugs are not recommended during the last trimester of pregnancy. Very small quantities of diclofenac may be detected in breast milk, but no undesirable effects on the infant are to be expected.

Contraindication

Intafenac K Tablet 50 mg tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Diclofenac. Diclofenac should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients. Diclofenac is contraindicated for the treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

Storage Condition

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

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