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- $Title{fenoprofen}
- $Subject{Nalfon Dista 200 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic fenoprofen
- inflammation pain swelling stiffness arthritis gout bursitis tendinitis
- prostaglandins}
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- Nalfon 600 mg*0315602.scf
- Nalfon 200*0315603.scf}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- fenoprofen
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- fenoprofen (various manufacturers)
- Nalfon (Dista)
- Nalfon 200 (Dista)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic
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- INGREDIENT
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- fenoprofen
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- DOSAGE FORMS
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- Capsules (200 mg and 300 mg)
- Tablets (600 mg)
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- STORAGE
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- This medication should be stored in tightly closed containers at room
- temperature away from heat and direct sunlight.
-
- USES
-
- Fenoprofen is used to treat the inflammation (pain, swelling, and
- stiffness) of certain types of arthritis, gout, bursitis, and tendinitis.
- Fenoprofen has been shown to block the production of certain body chemicals,
- called prostaglandins, that trigger pain. However, it is not yet fully
- understood how fenoprofen works.
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- TREATMENT
-
- You should take this medication on an empty stomach 30 to 60 minutes
- before meals or two hours after meals, so that it gets into your bloodstream
- quickly. Since fenoprofen can cause stomach irritation, however, your doctor
- may want you to take this medicine with food or antacids.
- If you are taking fenoprofen to relieve arthritis, you must take it
- regularly as directed by your doctor. It may take up to three weeks before
- you feel its full benefits. This medication does not cure arthritis, but it
- will help to control the condition as long as you continue to take it.
- It is important to take fenoprofen on schedule and not to miss any doses.
- If you do miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is
- almost time for your next dose. In that case, do not take the missed dose at
- all; just return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the next
- dose.
-
- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
-
- Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, difficulty in sleeping, dizziness,
- drowsiness, headache, heartburn, indigestion, light-headedness, loss of
- appetite, nausea, nervousness, soreness of the mouth, unusual sweating, or
- vomiting. As your body adjusts to the drug, these side effects should
- disappear.
- To relieve constipation, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh
- fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads), exercise, and
- drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- If you become dizzy, sit or lie down for a while; get up slowly from a
- sitting or reclining position, and be careful on stairs.
-
- Major.
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- If any side effects are persistent or particularly bothersome, you should
- report them to your doctor. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR
- about bloody or black, tarry stools; blurred vision; confusion; depression;
- difficult or painful urination; difficulty in breathing; hearing difficulties;
- palpitations; ringing or buzzing in the ears; skin rash, hives, or itching;
- stomach pain; swelling of the feet; tightness in the chest; unexplained sore
- throat and fever; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual fatigue or weakness;
- unusual weight gain; or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
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- INTERACTIONS
-
- Fenoprofen interacts with several types of medications:
- 1. Anticoagulants (blood thinners, such as warfarin) can lead to an
- increase in bleeding complications.
- 2. Aspirin, salicylates, and other anti-inflammatory medications can lead
- to an increase in stomach irritation caused by fenoprofen.
- 3. Fenoprofen levels may be affected by concurrent use of phenobarbital.
- 4. Probenecid may increase blood levels of fenoprofen, which may increase
- the risk of side effects.
- 5. The action of beta blockers may be decreased by this drug.
- BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
- taking, especially those listed above.
-
- WARNINGS
-
- * Tell your doctor if you have ever had unusual or allergic reactions to
- medications, especially to fenoprofen or any chemically related drug (such as
- aspirin or other salicylates, diclofenac, diflunisal, flurbiprofen,
- indomethacin, ibuprofen, oxyphenbutazone, piroxicam, sulindac, or tolmetin).
- * Tell your doctor if you have ever had bleeding problems, colitis,
- ulcers or other stomach problems, epilepsy, heart disease, high blood
- pressure, asthma, kidney disease, liver disease, mental illness, or
- Parkinson's disease.
- * If this drug makes you dizzy or drowsy, do not take part in any
- activity that requires alertness, such as driving a car or operating
- potentially dangerous equipment.
- * Before having surgery or other medical or dental treatment, tell your
- doctor or dentist about this drug.
- * Stomach problems are more likely to occur if you take aspirin regularly
- or drink alcohol while being treated with this medication. These should,
- therefore, be avoided (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Although studies in
- humans have not been conducted, unwanted heart side effects have been reported
- in the offspring of animals that received fenoprofen during pregnancy. Also,
- tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. Small amounts of this
- medication can pass into breast milk.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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