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Monoclofenamic acid tablets

Function and Efficacy

This product is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and a derivative of anthranilic acid. It can inhibit cyclooxygenase, reduce the synthesis of prostaglandins, and has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects.

Ingredients

The main component of this product and its chemical name are: The main component of this product is monoclofenamic acid, and its chemical name is 2-[(3-chlorophenyl)amino]benzoic acid. Its molecular formula is C13H10ClNO2, and its molecular weight is 247.7.

Appearance

This product is a green tablet.

Indication

It is used to treat joint swelling and pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and other causes of arthritis, and can relieve mild to moderate pain caused by other diseases.

Usage and Dosage

Take orally 0.2-0.4g at a time, 3 times a day.

Adverse Reactions

Common symptoms include dizziness, headache, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Some patients may experience rash and urethral pain. They may take sodium bicarbonate at the same time to reduce irritation. Gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding may also occur, and occasionally cause hemolytic anemia, bone marrow suppression, and transient liver and kidney dysfunction.

Precautions

It is contraindicated for patients who are allergic to aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, inflammatory bowel disease, or peptic ulcer.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: Not yet clear. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: Not yet clear. Precautions for the elderly: Elderly people have reduced renal function, which will increase toxicity, so it is advisable to reduce the dose.

Drug Interactions

1. This product can enhance the effect of anticoagulants and thrombolytic drugs. When used together, the coagulation function should be monitored and the dosage should be adjusted if necessary, but it has little effect on platelet aggregation function; 2. Drinking alcohol while using this product can increase gastrointestinal reactions and the risk of ulcers; 3. When this product is used together with furosemide, the latter's sodium excretion and antihypertensive effects are weakened; 4. When this product is used together with verapamil and nifedipine, the blood concentration of this product increases; 5. This product can increase the blood concentration of digoxin. When used together, it is necessary to pay attention to adjusting the dose of digoxin; 6. This product can enhance the effect of antidiabetic drugs (tolbutamide); 7. Probenecid can reduce the excretion of this product, increase the blood concentration, and thus increase the toxicity. Therefore, it is advisable to reduce the dose of this product when used together; 8. This product can reduce the excretion of methotrexate and increase its blood concentration, even to the toxic level. Therefore, this product should not be used together with medium or large doses of methotrexate; 9. When this product is used together with antihypertensive drugs, it can affect the latter's antihypertensive effect.

Storage

Keep away from light and store in sealed container.

Packaging Specification

0.2g

Validity Period

24 months

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