Aceclofenac : Therapeutic uses, Dosage & Side Effects
Aceclofenac is a Aryl-acetic acid derivatives & non-selective COX inhibitor (traditional NSAID), used for the relief of pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It is a somewhat COX-2 selective congener of diclofenac.
Dose : 100 mg
Route : Oral, Topical
Plasma Half-life : ?
Duration of action : ?
Bioavailability : ?
Chemical formula : C16H13Cl2NO4
IUPAC name : 2-[2-[2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino]phenyl]acetyl]oxyacetic acid
Trade name : Aceclo, Dolokind, Hifenac, Cincofen, Nacsiv, Acenac
Therapeutic uses : Aceclofenac has following usage :
- Used as Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic drug in rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, bursitis, ankylosing spondylitis, toothache, dysmenorrhoea, post-traumatic and postoperative inflammatory conditions-affords quick relief of pain and wound edema.
- Used as Antipyretic agent to treat fever.
Side effects : Aceclofenac may cause following Side effects :
- Epigastric pain,
- Nausea,
- Headache,
- Dizziness,
- Rashes.
- Gastric ulceration,
- Bleeding,
- Reversible elevation of serum aminotransferases.
Contraindications :
- It should not be given to people with porphyria or breast-feeding mothers, and is not recommended for children.
- It should be avoided near term in a pregnant woman because of the risk of having a patent ductus arteriosus in the neonate.
For detailed query or in case of uncertainty, Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
