Tolmetin

Tolmetin is an arylalkanoic acid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities. Although the exact mechanism through which tolmetin exerts its effects has yet to be fully elucidated, this agent appears to inhibit the enzyme prostaglandin synthase. This prevents the formation of prostaglandins from prostaglandin precursors, including the synthesis of the inflammatory prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) from the precursor prostaglandin H2 (PGH2). This prevents prostaglandin-mediated effects, including pain, inflammation and fever.Tolmetin is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. It helps reduce pain and inflammation in your joints.

SIDE EFFECTS:heart attack or stroke. Symptoms may include: chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness on one side of your body, slurred speechheart failure. Symptoms may include: unusual weight gain, swelling in your arms, legs, hands, or feetliver problems. Symptoms may include: Nausea, Tiredness, yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes, pain on the upper right side of your stomach, Itching, fatiguestomach problems, such as ulcers or bleeding. Symptoms may include: stomach pain or upset stomach, black, tarry stools, vomiting bloodskin reactions. Symptoms may include: Fever, Rash, blisters,itchingallergic reactions or asthma attack. Symptoms may include: trouble breathing, swelling of your face or throat.

WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS:

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, runny nose, swelling of the hands, feet, ankles or lower legs, heart, liver or kidney disease, high blood pressure, blood disorders, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• Avoid alcohol consumption or smoking; otherwise it may cause severe bleeding in stomach or ulcer.
• Monitor kidney function, complete blood cell counts and blood pressure regularly while taking this medication.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

• Fever

• Headache

• Arthralgia

• Osteoarthritis

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Ankylosing Spondylitis

• Gout

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

• Abdominal Pain

• Constipation

• Diarrhoea

• Epigastric Pain

• Flatulence

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Indigestion

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking tolmetin with alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Tolmetin may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Tolmetin is safe to use during lactation. \nHuman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is not known whether Tolmetin alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Tolmetin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tolmetin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
  Use of Tolmetin is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Tolmetin as ingredient

• Zextra 600mg Tablet

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

This medication is considered to inhibit prostaglandin synthetase enzyme to lower prostaglandin E levels. Reduced prostaglandins are considered to be the reason for its anti-inflammatory action.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Twinease 200mg Tablet

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  Hilid P Suspension

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