Floctafenine (Floctafenine)
Overview of Floctafenine
Floctafenine is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Floctafenine is used for the short-term relief of pain. It acts by blocking the production of chemicals that are involved in causing pain & inflammation.
Indication of Floctafenine
Floctafenine is primarily indicated in conditions like Pain, Rheumatoid arthritis, Trauma.
Contraindication of Floctafenine
Floctafenine is contraindicated in conditions like Cardiomyopathy.
Side Effects of Floctafenine
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Floctafenine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Allergic reactions, Photosensitivity, GI upset, Burning micturition, Oedema, Haematuria.
Precautions of Floctafenine
It should not be used in patients with leber's hereditary optic atrophy and during pregnancy. It Should not be taken by anyone who is currently taking other NSAIDs. This medication may mask the signs of an infection such as a fever. It may make your skin more sensitive to the sun. So avoid excessive sun exposure. Should be used with caution in epilepsy, oedema