Loxoprofen Sodium

Anti-rheumatic, Systemic · Propionic acid

Indications

Chronic articular rheumatism, osteoarthrosis, lumbago, peri-arthritis of the shoulder and shoulder-arm-neck syndrome. Pain and inflammation after operation, trauma and tooth extraction.

Dosage

Adults: 60 mg three times daily. Children: Not recommended.

Adverse Effects

Gl intolerance, urticaria, rash, headache, eosinophilia.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Pregnancy: Not rated. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Active peptic ulcer or history of recurrent peptic ulcer. Aspirin/anti-inflammatory induced allergy. Precautions: Impaired renal, cardiac, hepatic and hematological functions, bronchial asthma.

Interactions

Anticoagulants, sulphonylureas.

Advice to Patient

Take after meals. Contact prescriber if there is abdominal discomfort, stomachache, nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, edema, swelling, rash, hives, drowsiness, fever, difficulty in breathing and itching.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Rapidly and completely absorbed from the GI tract. Metabolism: Hepatic. Bioavailability: 95%. Half-life elimination: 15 hrs. Excretion: Urine (50%). Faeces (20%-30%).

Brands with this active ingredient

• Lowastrin
• Loxfen
• Loxoprofen

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