About BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET
BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET belongs to a group of medications called ‘non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat pain, swelling and inflammation in the conditions of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout in people with greater than 16 years of age. Besides this, it is also used to treat moderate pain after dental surgery. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative bone disease in which the tissue supporting the joints wears down. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition in which the immune system attacks its own tissue leading to joint pain and inflammation. Ankylosing spondylitis is the inflammation of the spine and large joints. Gout is characterized by pain and inflammation in the joints due to the deposition of uric acid crystals.
BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET contains ‘etoricoxib’ which works by blocking the release of a chemical messenger called prostaglandin, produced by COX-2, whichis responsible for pain, swelling and inflammation. BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET acts at the affected area and acts specifically at the pain site. The benefit of COX-2 inhibitors is that they protect the stomach lining from the ulcer effect caused by other pain killers, ibuprofen and aspirin.
BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET is available in tablet form and injection. Take an oral form of BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET as advised by your doctor. A healthcare professional will give the injection form of BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET, do not self-administer. Common side-effects of BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET are stomach pain, dry socket, swelling of the legs, dizziness, headache, palpitations (pounding heart), increased blood pressure, shortness of breath, constipation, flatulence, gastritis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach), heartburn, diarrhoea, indigestion (dyspepsia), nausea, vomiting, inflammation of the oesophagus (food pipe), mouth ulcers, general weakness and flu-like illness (fever, cold, cough, or sore throat).
Do not take BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET if you are allergic to etoricoxib, other pain killers or any other ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor if you have ulcers or bleeding in your stomach, severe liver and/or kidney impairment, colitis (inflammation of the large intestine), uncontrolled blood pressure, heart problems such as chest pain, heart attack or heart failure and stroke. Do not take it if you are under 16 years of age, pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are dehydrated (because of vomiting or diarrhoea), have oedema (swelling due to fluid retention), infection, diabetes (high blood sugar) and high cholesterol, are a smoker or have age above 65 years.
Uses of BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Gout.
Directions for Use
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET
Like all medicines, BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET may cause side-effects such as stomach pain, dry socket (severe pain after tooth extraction), swelling of the legs or feet due to fluid retention (edema), dizziness, headache, palpitations (pounding heart), increased blood pressure, wheezing or shortness of breath, constipation, flatulence, gastritis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach), heartburn, diarrhea, indigestion (dyspepsia), nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), inflammation of the esophagus (food pipe), mouth ulcers, changes in blood tests related to your liver, weakness, fatigue, (tiredness) and flu-like illness (fever, cold, cough, or sore throat).
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warning
Before taking BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach bleeding or ulcer, liver or kidney diseases, dehydration because of prolonged vomiting or diarrhoea and swelling due to fluid retention. Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure that is not treated or controlled as BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET may increase blood pressure in some cases. Do not take BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET if you are treated for infection as BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET can mask fever (a sign of infection). Do not take BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET if you smoke, have diabetes (high blood sugar), or high cholesterol as BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET increases the risk of heart attack or stroke. Avoid lying down for at least half an hour after using BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET. People who have had any heart attack and stroke in the past should not take BRUTAFLAM 90MG TABLET.
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