Niflumic Acid

Niflumic acid, a nicotinic acid derivative, is an NSAID. It has been used in inflammatory and musculoskeletal and joint disorders.

Brands

Adult Dose

Dose: 250 mg
Single Dose: 250 (250)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: PO
Instructions: 3-4 times daily by mouth

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

Contraindications

Niflumic Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Eczema,Hypersensitivity,Pregnancy.

Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Niflumic Acid include Bronchospasm, Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Nephropathy, Hepatic toxicity.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Niflumic Acid are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Drowsiness, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea and vomiting, Melena, Peptic ulcer, GI bleeding, dizziness.

Indications

Niflumic Acid is primarily indicated in conditions like Gouty arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pharyngitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Spondylosis.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Niflumic Acid was found.

Interfrence

Risks

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Storage

Warnings

Niflumic acid should be discontinued if hypersensitivity skin reactions appear.

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