Etofenamate: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Indonesia prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Intramuscular
Pain and inflammation

Adult: 1 g injected deeply in single doses.

Topical/Cutaneous
Pain and inflammation

Adult: Apply 5% or 10% conc topically on affected area.

Contraindications

Active peptic ulceration. Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy (3rd trimester).

Special Precautions

Use with caution in patients with infections, asthma, allergic disorders, haemorrhagic disorders, hypertension, and impaired renal, hepatic, cardiac function, history of peptic ulcer disease. Monitor for the development of blood, kidney, liver, or eye disorders. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances, such as GI discomfort, nausea and diarrhoea. Headache, vertigo, dizziness, nervousness, tinnitus, depression, drowsiness and insomnia. Hypersensitivity reactions such as fever, angioedema, bronchospasm, and rashes. Anaemias, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, eosinophilia and agranulocytosis.

Food Interaction

Take with food or milk to reduce risk of GI irritation.

Lab Interference

May interfere with thyroid function tests.

Action

Description:
Mechanism of Action: Etofenamate is an NSAID applied topically for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal, joint and soft tissue disorders.

MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

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