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Afenak Plus Mr is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Afenak Plus Mr also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Afenak Plus Mr is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Afenak Plus Mr include Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Afenak Plus Mr as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Afenak Plus Mr are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Afenak Plus Mr has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Afenak Plus Mr related warnings talks about Afenak Plus Mr's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Afenak Plus Mr is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Asthma, Blood Clotting Disorders are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Afenak Plus Mr contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Afenak Plus Mr have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Afenak Plus Mr, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Afenak Plus Mr is used to treat the following -
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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Afenak Plus Mr safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Afenak Plus MR in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Afenak Plus Mr safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Afenak Plus MR in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Afenak Plus MR is unavailable.
What is the effect of Afenak Plus Mr on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Afenak Plus MR. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Afenak Plus Mr on the Liver?
Afenak Plus MR 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 Plus Mr on the Heart?
Afenak Plus MR may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Afenak Plus Mr should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Afenak Plus Mr unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Afenak Plus Mr habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Afenak Plus Mr is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Afenak Plus Mr
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Afenak Plus Mr, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Afenak Plus Mr
Taking alcohol with Afenak Plus Mr can be dangerous.
No, Afenak Plus MR 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 Plus MR is a brand name for aceclofenac. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). It is mainly used to relieve pain in a patient's suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Additionally, it also reduces fever.
No, Afenak Plus MR cannot be taken with aspirin. 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 Plus MR 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.
Afenak Plus MR 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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