Ketoprofen- Vofane 8 Mg

Information About Ketoprofen- Vofane 8 Mg

About Ketoprofen- Vofane 8 Mg

The Medicine Brand Vofane 8 mg is manufactured by Neon Laboratories Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Ketoprofen.

Pakaging

10 Tablet

Active Ingredients For Ketoprofen- Vofane 8 Mg

Ketoprofen 8 mg

Diseases List For Which Ketoprofen- Vofane 8 Mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Analgesic antipyretic dysmenorrhoea rheumatoid arthritis osteoarthritis musculo skeletal disorders soft tissue injuries tooth extraction postpartum and post operatively acute gout

Other Significations For Ketoprofen- Vofane 8 Mg

This Medication Ketoprofen is an oral drug that belongs to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs NSAIDs Other members of this class include ibuprofen Motrin indomethacin Indocin naproxen Aleve and many others These drugs are used for the management of mild to moderate pain fever and inflammation They work by reducing the levels of prostaglandins chemicals that are responsible for pain fever and inflammation Ketoprofen reduces prostaglandins by blocking the enzyme that makes them cyclooxygenase As a consequence inflammation pain and fever are reduced

Precautions To Be Taken Before Ketoprofen- Vofane 8 Mg

Ketoprofen may increase the blood levels of lithium Eskalith by reducing the excretion of lithium by the kidneys which may lead to lithium toxicity Ketoprofen may reduce the blood pressure lowering effects of blood pressure medications This occurs because prostaglandins play a role in reducing blood pressure When NSAIDs are combined with methotrexate Rheumatrex Trexall or aminoglycosides for example gentamicin the blood levels of methotrexate or aminoglycoside may increase because the elimination of methotrexate and aminoglycosides is reduced This may lead to more methotrexate or aminoglycoside side effects Individuals taking blood thinners or anticoagulants for example warfarin Coumadin should avoid ketoprofen because ketoprofen also thins the blood and excessive blood thinning may lead to bleeding Persons who have more than three alcoholic beverages per day are at increased risk of developing stomach ulcers when taking ketoprofen or other NSAIDs

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Ketoprofen- Vofane 8 Mg

Can We Take Ketoprofen- Vofane 8 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 Ketoprofen- Vofane 8 Mg

Can We Use Ketoprofen- Vofane 8 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 Ketoprofen- Vofane 8 Mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Ketoprofen- Vofane 8 Mg