Efac 50 Mg
Information About Efac 50 Mg
About Efac 50 Mg
Medicine Brand Efac 50 mg is manufactured by Elegant Drugs Pvt Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Diclofenac.
Pakaging
10 Tablet
Active Ingredients For Efac 50 Mg
Diclofenac 50 mg
Diseases List For Which Efac 50 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Rheumatoid arthritisosteoarthritis musculoskeletal system dysmenorrhoea during post operative and post traumatic period
Other Significations For Efac 50 Mg
This Medication an NSAID prescribed for severe pain This medication decreases the hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body
Precautions To Be Taken Before Efac 50 Mg
Diclofenac like other NSAIDs is associated with several suspected or probable interactions that affect the action of other drugs Some examples are discussed below Diclofenac may increase the blood levels of lithium Eskalith by reducing the excretion of lithium by the kidneys Increased levels of lithium may lead to lithium toxicity Diclofenac may reduce the blood pressure lowering effects of blood pressure medications This may occur because prostaglandins play a role in the regulation of blood pressure When diclofenac is used in combination with aminoglycoside antibiotics for example gentamicin Garamycin the blood levels of the aminoglycoside may increase presumably because the elimination of aminoglycosides from the body is reduced This may lead to more aminoglycosiderelated side effects Individuals taking oral blood thinners or anticoagulants for examplewarfarin Coumadin should avoid diclofenac because diclofenac also thins the blood and excessive blood thinning may lead to bleeding Combining NSAIDs with methotrexate Rheumatrex Trexall may reduce the elimination of methotrexate from the body and result in increased side effects from methotrexate
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Efac 50 Mg
Can We Take Efac 50 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Efac 50 Mg
Can We Use Efac 50 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective
Side Effects Of Efac 50 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity