Reumacap SR is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Reumacap SR is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Reumacap SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Reumacap SR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Reumacap SR is recommended.
However, a regular monitoring of kidney function test and potassium levels is advised while you are taking this medicine. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Reumacap SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Reumacap SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Reumacap SR 75mg Capsule
Introduction
Reumacap SR helps in relieving moderate pain and reducing fever. It effectively alleviates pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and ankylosing spondylitis.
Reumacap SR should be taken in the dose and du ... Show more
Uses of Reumacap SR
Pain relief
Side effects of Reumacap SR
Common
Vomiting
Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Heartburn
Loss of appetite
How to use Reumacap SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Reumacap SR is to be taken with food.
How Reumacap SR works
Reumacap SR is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Reumacap SR to relieve pain and inflammation.
Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and ... Show more
It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Reumacap SR as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for l ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), gout, acute non-articular rheumatism (bursitis, synovit ... Show more
Administration
Take with food to avoid gastrointestinal (GI) effects
Adult Dose
Oral
Inflammatory/Rheumatoid Disorders
Immediate release: 25-50 mg PO q8-12hr; not to exceed 200 mg/day
Extended release: 75-150 mg/day PO in singl ... Show more
Child Dose
Inflammatory/Rheumatoid Disorders
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
2-14 years: 1-2 mg/kg/day PO divided q6-12hr; not to exceed 4 mg/k ... Show more
Contraindication
Indomethacin is contraindicated in patients with ulcer, gastritis, active ulcerative colitis, and should be used with caution in patients with a histo ... Show more
Mode of Action
Indometacin, an indole acetic acid derivative has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic actions. It reversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 ... Show more
Precaution
Patient w/ known CV disease or risk factors for CV disease, fluid retention, history of GI disease (e.g. bleeding or ulcers), history of mental depres ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Transient renal insufficiency (40%),Jaundice (<15%),Elevated liver function test values (≤15%),Headache (12%)
1-10%
Dizziness (3-9%),Dyspeps ... Show more
Interaction
May increase plasma levels of methotrexate. Increased risk of GI bleeding w/ warfarin. May reduce hypotensive effects of hydralazine, furosemide, ?-bl ... Show more
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