Tolmetin Na (Tolmetin Na)
Overview of Tolmetin Na
Tolmetin (Na) is a pyrroleacetic acid derivative. It reduces inflammation, fever and relieves pain. Tolmetin (Na) is a non steroidal anti-infalmmatory agent more potent than Aspirin but less potent than Indomethacin.
Indication of Tolmetin Na
Tolmetin Na is primarily indicated in conditions like Ankylosing spondylitis, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Pre-articular disorder, Rheumatoid arthritis.
Contraindication of Tolmetin Na
Tolmetin (Na) is contraindicated in conditions like Peptic ulcer.
Side Effects of Tolmetin Na
Tolmetin (Na) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Agranulocytosis, Renal failure, Hepatic failure. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Tolmetin (Na) therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Tolmetin (Na) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Flatulence, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Tinnitus, Rashes, Weight gain, Edema, Hearing loss, Weight loss, Hypertension, GI disturbance.
Precautions of Tolmetin Na
Tolmetin should be used with caution in patients with intrinsic coagulation defects and those on anticoagulant therapy. It should be used with caution in patients with compromised cardiac function, hypertension other condition predisposing to fluid retention. It should be used with extra care in the presence of existing controlled infection. Perform periodic auditory (hearing) function test during chronic therapy. Discontinue drug if skin reaction occurs.