Lowastrin

by Pharmedic

Active ingredient: Loxoprofen sodium

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About Loxoprofen Sodium

Anti-rheumatic, Systemic

Uses

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

How to take it

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

Side effects

Gl intolerance, urticaria, rash, headache, eosinophilia.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

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.

Advice

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.

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Interactions with Loxoprofen Sodium

Anticoagulants, sulphonylureas.

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