Acemetacin
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Acemetacin is a glycolic acid ester of indomethacin, belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Acemetacin is used in the treatment of pain and inflammation in rheumatic disease and other musculoskeletal disorders. Also used for post-operative analgesia.
Indications
Acemetacin is primarily indicated in conditions like Low back pain, Musculoskeletal disorders, Osteoarthritis, Post operative analgesia, Rheumatic arthritis.
Contraindications
Acemetacin is contraindicated in conditions like Cryptococcal meningitis.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Acemetacin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Confusion, Convulsions, GI ulceration, GI discomfort.
Warnings
Should be used with caution in the elderly (risk of serious side-effects and fatalities), in allergic disorders, during pregnancy and breast feeding, and in coagulation defects. Caution should be taken in patients with renal, cardiac, or hepatic impairment. Acemetacin should be used with care in epilepsy, parkinsonism, psychiatric disturbances, during prolonged therapy ophthalmic and blood examination particularly advisable.
High Risk Groups
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.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Acemetacin was found.
Storage
caps Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.