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Nimesulide

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Feverein100mgGeneral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet৳ 1
Sumo100mgNavana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet৳ 1
Nibid100mgOrion Pharma Ltd.Tablet
Nimex100mgEskayefTablet

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Nimesulide — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Nimesulide is a pain relieving medicine. It is used for treatment of inflammatory condition including joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative painful condition, fever, and period pain. Nimesulide should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective. Some common side effects of this medicine includes diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you re using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine. Nimesulide 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).

Indications

• Pain relief • Fever

Mechanism of action

Nimesulide is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, and analgesic properties. It inhibits prostaglandin synthetase/cyclooxygenase, which limits prostaglandin production. Its cyclooxygenase inhibiting potency is intermediate, but is relatively selective for the cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) thus the potential for gastric injury and intolerance is less. It is also a free radical scavenger, and helps protect against the tissue damage that occurs during inflammation.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Oral Acute pain; Dysmenorrhoea; Osteoarthritis; Postoperative pain Adult: 100 mg bid. Use max of 15 days.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Nimesulide is to be taken with food.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Nimesulide, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Side effects

Common: • Vomiting • Nausea • Diarrhea

Precautions & warnings

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether Nimesulide alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Nimesulide is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever. 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 kidney problems. Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Nimesulide as it can increase your risk of stomach problems. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity; GI bleeding, active peptic ulcer disease; severe renal and heart failure; hepatic impairment or known liver disease; coagulation disorders; pregnancy; children <12 yr.

Drug interactions

Additive hepatotoxic effects with known hepatotoxins: anti-convulsants (e.g. valproic acid), anti-fungals (e.g. ketoconazole), anti-tuberculous drugs (e.g. isoniazid), tacrine, pemoline, amiodarone, methotrexate, methyldopa, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid. May decrease the oral bioavailability of furosemide and the natriuretic and diuretic response to furosemide. Increased risks of GI and hepatic adverse effects with other NSAIDs, including aspirin. May increase anti-coagulant effect of warfarin. Potentiates the action of phenytoin. May be displaced from binding sites with fenofibrate, salicylic acid, and tolbutamide. Interactions between NSAIDs and lithium, probenecid and ciclosporin, have been documented.

Food interactions

[UNSAFE] It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nimesulide.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Nimesulide 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.

Use in lactation

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Nimesulide during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CAUTION] Nimesulide should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nimesulide may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Nimesulide is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. [UNSAFE] Nimesulide is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

What happened when we use cipla nimesulide 100mg capsules used at a time 4 It&#x27;s a pain killer My wife has a headache and fever she is taking Nimesulide+Paracetamol is it safe or not?. Nimuselide is not a safe drug dear. Kindly avoid it. Plain paracetamol preprations are safe and effective. Pain in throat from about 2 months. Sometimes pain is felt in ears. Consulted doctor twice. All in vain. Had no effect of nimesulide and amoxycillin and potassium clavulanate appears due to acidity or allergy. visit ent specialist near you for laryngoscopy What happened when we use cipla nimesulide 100mg capsules used at a time 4 please give me reply waiting for ur reply This tablet should not be used. Headache in whole head and nausea lornoxicam, omeprazole domperidone, fluner10, propanocol, ziovit, serratiopeptidase and nimesulide tablets are prescribed by doctor Now there is light pain in head But suddenly the stomach pain started Please suggest what to do Tab Drotin 1 Stat and if the pain does not subside get your abdomen examined by a Doctor in clinic fever and 2 months pregnant can take combiflan No take Crocin for pain relief Diagnosed with viral fever along with rashes on the body. Pain in eyes since three days. Pain when open and when blinking. Orbital pain is common with viral fever. Go to physician for fever. It will be relieved with relief in fever I am suffering from chikungunya since last 2 days I m experiencing high fever and too much pain in my body Plzz suggest me about HOW TO NEUTRALIZE THE PAIN IN THE BODY Take Tab Ultracet thrice daily for pain relief

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
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