Floctafenine

Floctafenine

DAE Class; Rx

Common Brand Names; IDARAC

• Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Floctafenine is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Floctafenine is used for the short-term relief of pain. It acts by blocking the production of chemicals that are involved in causing pain & inflammation.

Floctafenine is primarily indicated in conditions like Pain, Rheumatoid arthritis, Trauma.

Floctafenine is contraindicated in conditions like Cardiomyopathy.

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Floctafenine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Allergic reactions, Photosensitivity, GI upset, Burning micturition, Oedema, Haematuria.

It should not be used in patients with leber’s hereditary optic atrophy and during pregnancy. It Should not be taken by anyone who is currently taking other NSAIDs. This medication may mask the signs of an infection such as a fever. It may make your skin more sensitive to the sun. So avoid excessive sun exposure. Should be used with caution in epilepsy, oedema

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Geriatrics.

Adult Dosage

200 to 1.2 mg /4 hourly /PO

Floctafenine