Lupiflex 8mg
Information About Lupiflex 8mg
About Lupiflex 8mg
Medicine Brand Lupiflex 8Mg is manufactured by Lupin Laboratories Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Ketoprofen.
Pakaging
1 x 1
Active Ingredients For Lupiflex 8mg
Ketoprofen 100mg Thiocolchicoside 8mg
Diseases List For Which Lupiflex 8mg 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 Lupiflex 8mg
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 Lupiflex 8mg
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 Lupiflex 8mg
Can We Take Lupiflex 8mg 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 Lupiflex 8mg
Can We Use Lupiflex 8mg 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 Lupiflex 8mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity