Tolfenamic Acid
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Tolfenamic acid is an NSAID, which is licensed specifically for the treatment of an acute migraine attack.
Indications
Tolfenamic Acid is primarily indicated in conditions Migraine attack
Contraindications
Tolfenamic Acid is contraindicated in conditions like GI ulceration, Bleeding.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Tolfenamic Acid are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Vertigo, Headache, Nausea, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nervousness, Hypersensitivity reactions, Hematuria, Photosensitivity, Depression, Bronchospasm, Angioedema, GI ulceration, Hearing disturbances.
Warnings
NSAID (e.g. Tolfenamic acid ) should be used with caution in the elderly, in allergic disorders, during pregnancy and breast-feeding, and in coagulation defects. In patients with renal, cardiac, or hepatic impairment caution is required since the use of NSAID may result in deterioration of renal function the dose should be kept as low as possible and renal function should be monitored.
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 Tolfenamic Acid was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.