ACECLOFENAC - Uses, Dosage, Pharmacology, Mechanism of Action, Side Effects, Contraindication & Interaction

 ACECLOFANAC 


ACECLOFENAC 

Aceclofenac

       Aceclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

       Analog of diclofenac

       It was patented in 1983 and approved for medical use in 1992

USE

          Rheumatoid Arthritis

          Osteoarthritis

          Ankylosing Spondylitis

          Mild to moderate pain

          Inflammation

DOSE

       Adults - The recommended dose is 200 mg daily, taken as two separate 100 mg doses, one tablet in the morning and one in the evening.

       Paediatric population - It is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age.

PHARMACOLOGY

       Absorption - rapidly and completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract

       Volume of distribution – 25L

       Protein binding - Highly protein-bound (>99%)

       Route of elimination - urine (70-80%), feces (20%)

       Half-life - approximately 4 hours

       Clearance - 5 L/h 

MACHENISM OF ACTION

       Prostaglandins are substances which is responsible for the sensation of pain, swelling, and inflammation.

       Aceclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) and works by blocking the activity of an enzyme that is responsible for the formation of prostaglandins, thus relieving pain, swelling and inflammation.

SIDE EFFECTS

       Vomiting

       Stomach pain/epigastric pain

       Nausea

       Indigestion

       Diarrhea

       Heartburn

       Loss of appetite

PRECAUTIONS/CONTRAINDICATION

       Allergies- Avoid if you have a known allergy to Aceclofenac or other ANSIDs.

       Asthma- Not recommended if you have been diagnosed with asthma.

       Bleeding - Aceclofenac is not recommended if you have any bleeding disorder. It may cause severe swelling and bleed in the stomach, colon, and anus.

       Pregnancy- This medicine is not recommended in pregnant women.

       Breast-nutrition- This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

       Gastrointestinal bleeding- Cause severe bleeding when taken for a long time. Elderly populations with a history of gastrointestinal disease are at higher risk.

       Cardiac surgery- Not be used to relieve pain before or after CABG (coronary artery bypass surgery).

       Kidney- Not recommended if you have impaired kidney function.

       Liver- Use with caution with an initial dose of 100 mg once daily for mild liver failure. Contraindicated in the severe failure of the liver.

Interaction with Medicine

       Corticosteroids – Moderate

       Antihypertensives – Severe

       Digoxin– Severe

       Warfarin– Severe

       Lithium– Severe

FAMOUS BRANDS

BRAND NAME

COMPANY

MRP

ZERODOL TABLETS

IPCA

51.45

HIFENAC TABLETS

INTAS

52.00

DOLOKIND 100MG TABLETS

MANKIND

32.10

ACECLO TABLETS

ARISTO

48.00

ACENAC TABLETS

MEDLEY

45.50

MOVON TABLETS

IPCA

41.10

DOLOWIN TABLETS

MICRO

51.00

ACENEXT 100MG TABLETS

CADILA

24.50

ACEMIZ 100MG TABLETS

LUPIN

67.00

DOLOSTAT 100MG TABLETS

BLUE CROSS

35.00

EQUIDOL 100MG TABLETS

AKUMENTIS

75.00


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