 Orlistat
can provide 24-hour relief of osteoarthritis pain to help you enjoy
everyday life again, controlling the pain that prevents you from
doing simple things like walking or bending down
Rofecoxib (12.5mg/ 25mg/ 50mg)
| Oral Common Brand Name : |
Orlistat |
Uses :
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID) which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is
used to treat arthritis, menstrual pain or other acute pain.
This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes
prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain
and swelling. |
How to Use
 Take
this drug by mouth, generally once daily as directed. To decrease
the chance of stomach upset, this drug is best taken with food.
Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
Take this medication with 6 to 8 ounces (180-240ml) of water. Do not
lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug.
Side Effects
Stomach upset or tiredness may occur. If these effects persist or
worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly:
severe headache, change in the amount of urine, mental/mood changes,
very stiff neck. Very unlikely but report promptly: dark urine,
yellowing eyes or skin. If you notice any of the following unlikely
but very serious side effects, stop taking this drug and consult
your doctor or pharmacist immediately: black stools, persistent
stomach/ abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds. In
the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek
immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction
include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies
(especially to aspirin/other NSAIDs), liver problems, kidney
problems, heart disease, stomach/intestinal ulcers or bleeding,
history of smoking, alcoholism, asthma, high blood pressure, growths
in the nose (e.g., nasal polyps), serious infections, swelling
(edema), blood disorders (anemia), poorly controlled diabetes,
dehydration. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of
alcohol, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase
your risk for stomach bleeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist
for more information. Caution is advised when this drug is used in
the elderly, as this group may be more sensitive to drug side
effects. This medication should be used only when clearly needed
during the first six months of pregnancy. It should not be used
during the last three months of pregnancy. Discuss the risks and
benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is
excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the
infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication
you may use, especially of: high blood pressure drugs, (e.g., ACE
inhibitors such as lisinopril), water pills (diuretics such as
furosemide or thiazides), aspirin or other NSAID (e.g., ibuprofen),
lithium, methotrexate, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone),
rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), blood thinners (e.g., warfarin). Check
all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since
many contain pain relievers/fever reducers (NSAIDs such as
ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin) which are similar to this drug.
Aspirin, as prescribed by your doctor for reasons such as heart
attack or stroke prevention (usually these dosages are 81-325 mg per
day), should be continued. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for
more details. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or
pharmacist approval.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
severe stomach pain, coffee ground-like vomit, dark stool, ringing
in the ears, change in amount of urine, unusually fast or slow
heartbeat, muscle weakness, slow or shallow breathing, confusion,
severe headache or loss of consciousness.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory or medical
tests may be performed to monitor your progress.
Missed Dosages
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near
the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from
light and moisture. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH
OF CHILDREN.
Important Notes
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of your physician, pharmacist or
other healthcare professional. It should not be construed that
taking this medication is safe, appropriate or effective for you.
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