Aceclofenac

Aceclofenac is an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug, belongs to NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). The actions, uses and adverse effects similar to Diclofenac.

Aceclofenac is primarily indicated in conditions like Ankylosing spondylitis, Muscle relaxation (rapid onset, short duration), Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis.

Aceclofenac is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Breast feeding.

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Aceclofenac, which give rise to further complications include Leucocytoclastic vasculitis, Lung hemoptysis. Aceclofenac produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Severe GI bleeding, Peptic ulceration, Hepatotoxicity. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Aceclofenac therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Aceclofenac include Hypotension, Nausea, Vomiting, Apnea, Coma, Seizures, Blurred vision, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headache, Renal failure. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Aceclofenac are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Vertigo, Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nervousness, Tinnitus, Hematuria, Photosensitivity, Depression, Fluid retention, Hypersensitivity reactions, Hearing disturbances, GI discomfort, Hepatic damage, Pancreatitis, Stevens Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Aseptic meningitis, Nephrotic syndrome.

Avoid in porphyria and for nursing mothers. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to this medicine.

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, and 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.

100 mg (100 (100)) 12 hourly PO — Reduce dose to 100 mg in hepatic impairment.

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No data regarding the interactions of Aceclofenac was found.

Tablet Store Between 20°C-25°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.