Fenbufen
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
This entry was migrated from the earlier Pharmapedia app bundle and has not been reviewed by a named clinician on this site. It is provided for educational reference only — verify dosage and safety information against current, authoritative sources and a qualified healthcare professional before any clinical use.
Overview
Lithium is used to treat mania that is part of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). It is also used on a daily basis to reduce the frequency and severity of manic episodes. Manic-depressive patients experience severe mood changes, ranging from an excited or manic state (eg, unusual anger or irritability or a false sense of well-being) to depression or sadness.
It is not known how lithium works to stabilize a person's mood. However, it does act on the central nervous system. It helps you to have more control over your emotions and helps you cope better with the problems of living.
It is important that you and your family understand all the effects of this medicine. These effects depend on your individual condition and response and the amount of lithium you use. You must also know when to contact your doctor if there are problems with using the medicine.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Indications
Lithium is used to treat mania that is part of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). It is also used on a daily basis to reduce the frequency and severity of manic episodes. Manic-depressive patients experience severe mood changes, ranging from an excited or manic state (eg, unusual anger or irritability or a false sense of well-being) to depression or sadness.
It is not known how lithium works to stabilize a person's mood. However, it does act on the central nervous system. It helps you to have more control over your emotions and helps you cope better with the problems of living.
It is important that you and your family understand all the effects of this medicine. These effects depend on your individual condition and response and the amount of lithium you use. You must also know when to contact your doctor if there are problems with using the medicine.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Contraindications
Fenbufen is contraindicated in conditions like Peptic ulcer, Pregnancy, Breast feeding, Resistant dermatophyte infections of skin or finger nails (not toe nails).
Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Confusion, poor memory, or lack of awareness fainting fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse frequent urination increased thirst slow heartbeat stiffness of the arms or legs troubled breathing (especially during hard work or exercise) unusual tiredness or weakness weight gain
Rare
Blue color and pain in the fingers and toes coldness of the arms and legs dizziness eye pain headache noise in the ears vision problems
Incidence not known
Blurred vision burning feeling in the chest or stomach chills cloudy urine cough decreased urination difficulty in speaking drooling dry mouth eyeballs bulge out of the eye sockets fever flushed, dry skin fruit-like breath odor general feeling of illness increase in heart rate increased hunger increased urination indigestion irregular heartbeat, recurrent large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals lightheadedness loss of balance control loss of strength or energy muscle pain or weakness muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips and toes rapid breathing restlessness or agitation shakiness and unsteady walk shuffling walk sore throat stomach pain or upset sugar in the urine sunken eyes swelling of the ankles or wrists tenderness in the stomach area tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to the cold tremor twisting movements of the bod twitching uncontrolled jerking or twisting movements of the hands, arms, or legs uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back unexplained weight loss unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness unusually strong reflexes wrinkled skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Blurred vision clumsiness or unsteadiness convulsions (seizures) diarrhea drowsiness increase in the amount of urine lack of coordination loss of appetite muscle weakness nausea ringing in the ears slurred speech trembling (severe) vomiting
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Acne or skin rash bloated feeling or pressure in the stomach change in or loss of taste decreased interest in sexual intercourse diarrhea drying and thinning of hair excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels full feeling inability to have or keep an erection increased watering of the mouth loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance passing gas salivary gland swelling tooth pain
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
In patients with renal, cardiac, or hepatic impairment caution is required since NSAIDs may impair renal function; the dose should be kept as low as possible and renal function should be monitored. Should be used with caution in patients with peptic or intestinal ulceration.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Geriatrics, and Neonates.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
4.285 mg/kg (4.3 (4.285)) 8 hourly PO — -
Child Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Neonatal Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Drug Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
Aceclofenac Acemetacin Acetazolamide Acetophenazine Alacepril Alclofenac Alfentanil Almotriptan Amifampridine Amineptine Amitriptyline Amitriptylinoxide Amoxapine Amphetamine Amtolmetin Guacil Anileridine Aspirin Azilsartan Medoxomil Azosemide Bemetizide Benazepril Bendroflumethiazide Benzhydrocodone Benzphetamine Benzthiazide Bexagliflozin Bromfenac Bromperidol Brompheniramine Bufexamac Bumetanide Buprenorphine Bupropion Buspirone Butorphanol Canagliflozin Candesartan Cilexetil Canrenoate Captopril Carprofen Celecoxib Chlorothiazide Chlorpheniramine Chlorpromazine Chlorprothixene Chlorthalidone Choline Salicylate Cilazapril Citalopram Clomipramine Clonixin Clozapine Cocaine Codeine Cyclobenzaprine Dapagliflozin Desipramine Desvenlafaxine Dexibuprofen Dexketoprofen Dextroamphetamine Dextromethorphan Diazoxide Dibenzepin Diclofenac Difenoxin Diflunisal Dihydrocodeine Diphenoxylate Dipyrone Dolasetron Domperidone Donepezil Doxepin Droperidol Droxicam Duloxetine Eletriptan Empagliflozin Enalapril Enalaprilat Eprosartan Ertugliflozin Escitalopram Ethacrynic Acid Ethopropazine Ethylmorphine Etodolac Etofenamate Etoricoxib Felbinac Fenbufen Fenfluramine Fenoprofen Fentanyl Fepradinol Feprazone Floctafenine Flufenamic Acid Fluoxetine Flupenthixol Fluphenazine Flurbiprofen Fluvoxamine Fosinopril Frovatriptan Furazolidone Furosemide Gepirone Granisetron Haloperidol Hydrochlorothiazide Hydrocodone Hydroflumethiazide Hydromorphone Hydroxyamphetamine Hydroxytryptophan Ibuprofen Imipramine Indapamide Indomethacin Iproniazid Irbesartan Isocarboxazid Ketobemidone Ketoprofen Ketorolac Lasmiditan Levomilnacipran Levorphanol Linezolid Lisdexamfetamine Lisinopril Lofepramine Lorcaserin Lornoxicam Losartan Loxapine Loxoprofen Lumiracoxib Meclofenamate Mefenamic Acid Melitracen Meloxicam Melperone Meperidine Mesoridazine Metaxalone Methadone Methamphetamine Methotrimeprazine Methyclothiazide Methylene Blue Metolazone Metronidazole Milnacipran Mirtazapine Moclobemide Moexipril Molindone Morniflumate Morphine Morphine Sulfate Liposome Nabumetone Nalbuphine Naproxen Naratriptan Nefazodone Nepafenac Nialamide Nicomorphine Niflumic Acid Nimesulide Nimesulide Beta Cyclodextrin Nortriptyline Olanzapine Olmesartan Medoxomil Ondansetron Opipramol Opium Opium Alkaloids Oxaprozin Oxycodone Oxymorphone Oxyphenbutazone Palonosetron Papaveretum Parecoxib Paregoric Paroxetine Penfluridol Pentazocine Periciazine Perindopril Perphenazine Phenelzine Phenylbutazone Piketoprofen Pimozide Pipamperone Pipotiazine Piretanide Piritramide Piroxicam Polythiazide Pranoprofen Procarbazine Prochlorperazine Proglumetacin Promazine Promethazine Propyphenazone Proquazone Protriptyline Quinapril Ramipril Rasagiline Remifentanil Remoxipride Risperidone Rizatriptan Rofecoxib Safinamide Salicylic Acid Salsalate Selegiline Sertindole Sertraline Sibutramine Sodium Salicylate Sotagliflozin Spirapril Spironolactone St John's Wort Sufentanil Sulindac Sulpiride Sumatriptan Suprofen Tapentadol Telmisartan Tenoxicam Thiopropazate Thioproperazine Thioridazine Thiothixene Tianeptine Tiapride Tiaprofenic Acid Tilidine Tolfenamic Acid Tolmetin Topiramate Torsemide Tramadol Trandolapril Tranylcypromine Trichlormethiazide Trifluoperazine Triflupromazine Trimeprazine Trimipramine Tryptophan Valdecoxib Valsartan Venlafaxine Vilazodone Vortioxetine Xipamide Ziprasidone Zofenopril Zolmitriptan Zotepine Zuclopenthixol
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
Calcitonin Carbamazepine Cisplatin Diltiazem Lactulose Mazindol Phenytoin Semaglutide Succinylcholine Verapamil Yohimbine
Storage
Tab, Caps Store at room temperature. Protect from Moisture.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.
