Fenamic 500 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fenamic 500 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
Fenamic 500 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Fenamic 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fenamic 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fenamic 500 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Fenamic 500 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fenamic 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Fenamic 500mg Tablet
Introduction
Fenamic 500 is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain conditions like menstrual pain, headache, muscle pain, joint pain or dental pain. It effectively alleviates pain and inflammation.
Fenamic 500 should be taken with food. The dose and du...
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Uses of Fenamic 500
Pain relief
Side effects of Fenamic 500
Common
Vomiting
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
How to use Fenamic 500
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Fenamic 500 is to be taken with food.
How Fenamic 500 works
Fenamic 500 is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Quick Tips
It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach.
It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
Meftal 250mg Tablet DT can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Brief Description
Indication
Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Dysmenorrhoea, Menorrhagia, Dental pain, Pain and inflammation, Mild to moderate pain, Postoperative pain
Hypersensitivity to mefenamic acid, aspirin or other NSAIDs. Patient w/ inflammatory bowel disease, active ulceration or chronic inflammation of the u...
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Mode of Action
Mefenamic acid, an anthranilic acid derivative, is a prototypical NSAID. It reversibly inhibits the cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 (COX-1 and -2) enzymes, th...
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Precaution
Patient w/ known CV disease or risk factors for CV disease, history of GI bleeding or peptic ulceration, fluid retention or heart failure. Renal and h...
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Side Effect
>10%
Borderline elevations of one or more LFTs (<15%)
1-10%
Abdominal pain,Anorexia,Diarrhea,Nausea,Pyrosis,Gastritis,Flatulence,Constipation,Ste...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C; D in 3rd trimester or near delivery.
Interaction
Concomitant use w/ CYP2C9 isoenzyme inhibitors may alter safety and efficacy of mefenamic acid. May enhance methotrexate toxicity. Reduced BP response...
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