Drug Interaction:
NSAIDs include- Propionic acid- Fenoprofen, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen, Naproxen, Naproxen Sodium, Oxaprozin Acetic acids- Diclofenac sodium, Etodolac, Indomethicin, Ketorolac, Nabumetone, Sulindac, Tolmetin Fenamates (anthralic acids) - Meclofenamate, Mefenamic acxid Oxicams- Piroxicam Refer- Ibuprofen
Indication:
FIXED DOSE COMBINATIONS APPROVED BY DCG(I)
FROM JANUARY 1961 TILL NOVEMBER 2014
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
Mefanamic acid 500mg + 12-07-2002
Tizanidine 2mg
Relief of mild to moderate pain in patients greater than 14 years of age
NSAIDs include- Propionic acid- Fenoprofen, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen, Naproxen, Naproxen Sodium, Oxaprozin Acetic acids- Diclofenac sodium, Etodolac, Indomethicin, Ketorolac, Nabumetone, Sulindac, Tolmetin Fenamates (anthralic acids) - Meclofenamate, Mefenamic acxid Oxicams- Piroxicam Refer- Ibuprofen
Contra-Indications:
If diarrhea occurs with mefanamic acid or meclofenamate reduce dosage or temporarily discontinue use.
Renal function impairment- mefanamic acid should not be administered to patients with pre-existing renal disease or in patients with significant impaired renal function
Hepatic function impairment- ptiens with acute or chronic hepatic disease may require reduced doses of mefanamic acid as compared with patients with healthy hepatic function.
Administarion- Oral route preferably with food.
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Relief of mild to moderate pain in patients greater than 14 years of age
Dosage-
500mg as an intial dose
Maintenance- follow intiall dose by 250mg evry 6 hours as needed
Duration of therapy - 1 week
Other Information:
For Availability/supplies
Contact -
1.Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA)
Phone- 022- 24944624/ 24974308
Fax- 022- 24950723
Email- idma@vsnl.com
Website: www.idma-assn.org
2.Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association (India)(BDMA)
Phone - 040-23703910/ 23706718
Fax- 040-23704804
Email- info@bdmai.org
Website: www.info@bdmai.org
Patient Information:
NSAIDs include- Propionic acid- Fenoprofen, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen, Naproxen, Naproxen Sodium, Oxaprozin Acetic acids- Diclofenac sodium, Etodolac, Indomethicin, Ketorolac, Nabumetone, Sulindac, Tolmetin Fenamates (anthralic acids) - Meclofenamate, Mefenamic acxid Oxicams- Piroxicam Refer- Ibuprofen
Interaction with Food:
Oral route preferably with food.
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