Generic
Tolfenamic acid
Contraindications
The rate of absorption of Tolfenamic acid increases with Metoclopramide and Magnesium hydroxide but decreases with Aluminium hydroxide. Risk of bleeding with anticoagulants and other NSAIDS increases when use with Tolfenamic acid. It decreases antihypertensive response to loop diuretics, B-blockers and ACE Inhibitors. Co-administration increases plasma concentration of Lithium Methotrexate and cardiac glycosides. It also increases the risk of nephrotoxicity with ACE inhibitors, Ciclosporin, Tacrolimus or diuretics
Side Effects
Active peptic ulcer or bleeding in the gut. Severe heart, kidney or liver failure.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Dysuria especially in males, diarrhoea, nausea epigastric pain, vomiting, dyspepsia, erythema, headache, tremor, euphoria, fatigue, pulmonary infiltration & haematuria. Potentially fatal: Blood dyscrasias and hepatitis.
Therapeutic
Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), Other drugs for migraine
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool and dry place, away from light Keep out of the reach of children.
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