Buflex 500500mg
Tablet
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Buflex 500. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Buflex 500 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develop... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Buflex 500 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Buflex 500 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As may feel dizzy, tired, have problems with your vision or have headaches a... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Buflex 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Buflex 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Buflex 500 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Buflex 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Buflex 500 is a pain relieving medicine. It effectively alleviates pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Bu... View More
Uses of Buflex 500
- Pain relief
Side effects of Buflex 500
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain/epigastric pain
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Heartburn
How to use Buflex 500
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Buflex 500 is to be taken ... View More
How Buflex 500 works
Buflex 500 is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and infla... View More
- You have been prescribed Buflex 500 to relieve pain and inflammation.
- Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney prob... View More
- It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Buflex 500 as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term tre... View More
Indication
Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Administration
Should taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Adult Osteoarthritis 1g PO once daily initially; maintenance: 1-2 g/day PO in single daily dose or divided q12hr; not to exceed 2 g/day Rheum... View More
Child Dose
Not recommended
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation 30-49 Max initial dose: 750 mg once daily. Increase if needed to a max dose of 1.5 g daily. <30... View More
Contraindication
Absolute: Aspirin allergy, severe renal impairment; perioperative pain in setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery Relative: Duodenal/g... View More
Mode of Action
Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in body tissues by inhibiting at least 2 cyclooxygenase (COX) isoenzymes, COX-1 and COX-2 May inhibit chemotaxis, ... View More
Precaution
Pre-existing CV risk factors or disease; fluid retention, CHF, hypertension. History of GI disease (bleeding or ulcers). Elderly or debilitated patients... View More
Side Effect
>10% Diarrhea (14%),Dyspepsia (13%),Abdominal pain (12%) 1-10% Constipation (3-9%),Dizziness (3-9%),Edema (3-9%),Flatulence (3-9%),Headache (3-9%),... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C; D if used for prolonged periods or near term (premature closure of ductus arteriosus)
Interaction
Antihypertensive effects of hypotensive agents may be reduced. May increase ciclosporin levels. Increased risk of seizures with fluoroquinolones. May re... View More
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