|
Introduction of Aceclofenac
Aceclofenac belongs to a group of
medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It
works by blocking the action of a substance in the body called
cyclo-oxygenase. Cyclo-oxygenase is involved in the production
of various chemicals in the body, some of which are known as
prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are produced in response to
injury or certain diseases and would otherwise go on to cause
pain, swelling and inflammation. Arthritic conditions are one
example of this. Aceclofenac is used to relieve pain and
inflammation in arthritic conditions. All the medicines in
this group reduce inflammation caused by the body's own immune
system and are effective pain killers.
Use Aceclofenac with caution in
-
A type of life long inherited
blood disease caused by a defect in the liver
-
Bleeding tendencies
-
Blood disorders
-
Crohn's disease
-
Decreased heart function
-
Elderly people
-
History of peptic ulcers
-
Inflammation of the bowel and
back passage
-
Mildly decreased kidney function
-
People who have recently had
major surgery
-
People with symptoms of stomach
or intestinal disorders
-
Severely decreased liver
function
Aceclofenac special conditions to observe
Pregnancy: The safety of this medicine for
use during pregnancy has not been established. It is not
recommended for use in pregnancy unless considered essential
by your doctor. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
It is not
known if this medicine passes into breast milk. It is not
recommended for use during breastfeeding unless considered
essential by your doctor. Seek medical advice from your
doctor.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
|