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Instanim, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Fever, Pain. Secondary and off-label uses of Instanim have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Instanim is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Instanim can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Instanim are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Instanim's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Instanim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Instanim since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Instanim contraindications section.
Additionally, Instanim may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Instanim, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Instanim 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 Instanim is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Instanim safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Instanim during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Instanim safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Instanim in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Instanim is unavailable.
What is the effect of Instanim on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Instanim can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Instanim on the Liver?
Use of Instanim may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Instanim on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Instanim. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Instanim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Instanim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Instanim habit forming or addictive?
Instanim does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Instanim since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Instanim is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Instanim is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Instanim
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Instanim and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Instanim
Consuming Instanim with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Instanim is a painkiller, not an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat the short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions such as sports injuries, sinusitis, and other ear-nose-throat disorders, dental surgery, bursitis (Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the joints), lower backache, dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), post-operative pain, osteoarthritis, and fever.
No, Instanim does not cause drowsiness because prescribed Instanim has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of Instanim may lead to lethargy, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, gastrointestinal bleeding. Hypertension, acute renal failure, coma, and respiratory depression may occur but are rare.
Instanim is a prescription drug so do not self-medicate. It can be harmful to take this medicine without proper recommendation.
No, Instanim does not cause weight gain because of medication increase in cellular metabolism occur in skeletal muscles (voluntary muscle), due to uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation (loss of coupling between respiration and ATP (adenosine triphosphate which stores energy) production.
Instanim is a brand name of nimesulide. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs). It has been used primarily for short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, sinusitis, and other ear-nose-throat disorders, dental surgery, bursitis (Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the joints), lower backache, dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), post-operative pain, osteoarthritis and for fever.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 203-204
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 203-204
