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Afenak, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fever, Muscle Pain, Osteoarthritis. Other than this, Afenak has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Afenak is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Afenak also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Afenak can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Afenak are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Afenak is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Afenak has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Afenak related warnings section.
Afenak can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Afenak in conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Blood Clotting Disorders. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Afenak contraindications section.
Additionally, Afenak may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Afenak is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Afenak is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Afenak is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Afenak safe for pregnant women?
Afenak has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Afenak without medical advice.
Is the use of Afenak safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Afenak. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Afenak on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Afenak on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Afenak on the Liver?
Afenak may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Afenak on the Heart?
Afenak can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Afenak should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Afenak unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Afenak habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Afenak has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Afenak since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Afenak is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Afenak for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Afenak
Taking Afenak with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Afenak
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Afenak are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Yes, Afenak can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.
Afenak is a pain relieving medicine. One should take as long as he/she has been recommended to take. However, sometimes even after symptomatic relief your doctor may ask you to continue with medication to reduce inflammations in the body.
No, you can not take Afenak with the antihypertensive drugs because it reduces the effects of the antihypertensive medicine. However, if you experience any sign and symptoms of an adverse reaction after consuming medicine, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Afenak cannot be taken with ibuprofen. It may increase the chances of side effects if taken together. However, if you experience any undesirable effects after consuming medicine, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Afenak works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 204
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 204
