Dosage; 60mg 8-24 hourly (max.600mg daily)
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rantudil | Bayer Schering Pharma | Bayer East Africa Ltd. | 60mg | 20 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 760.80 |
| Rantudil | Bayer Schering Pharma | Bayer East Africa Ltd. | 90mg | 20 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 1,477.85 |
| Acemetacin more info | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | Inhibitors of cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGH2 e.g. Aspirin |
| Drug Indication | Acute gout, rheumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, musculo-skeletal disorders, post-operative inflammation, swelling and soft-tissue injuries. |
| Precautions | Asthma, bronchospasm, renal disorders, elderly, may mask signs and symptoms of infections. Not recommended for children |
| Contra-Indications | Psychiatric disorders, bleeding disorders, asthma, parkinsonism, epileptic seizures, hepatic and renal impairment, pregnancy and lactation. |
| Side Effects | Headache, dizziness, vertigo, GI disturbances, blood dyscrasia, upper GI ulceration, hepatitis, jaundice and mental confusion. |
| Dosage | 60mg 8-24 hourly (max.600mg daily) |
| Special Information | Glycolic acid ester of indomethacin |
| Pregnancy Category Description | Drugs that can cause closure of ductus arteriosus in fetus when used in the Third Trimester |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON CNS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Non-opioid analgesics |