Uses of Tufcon: - Pain relief Mild to moderate pain, Acute migraine attacks Hypersensitivity to aspirin or other NSAID. Active or history of GI bleeding or ulceration, severe heart failure, history of GI bleeding or perforation related to previous NSAID therapy. Severe renal and hepatic impairment. Pregnancy (3rd trimester).

Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), Other drugs for migraine

Tolfenamic acid inhibits the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, and it also presents inhibitory actions on the prostaglandin receptors. As commonly thought, the mechanism of action of tolfenamic acid is based on the major mechanism of NSAIDs which consists of the inhibition of COX-1 and COX-2 pathways to inhibit prostaglandin secretion and action and thus, to exert its anti-inflammatory and pain-blocking action. Nonetheless, some report currently indicates that tolfenamic acid inhibits leukotriene B4 chemotaxis of human polymorphonuclear leukocytes leading to an inhibition of even 25% of the chemotactic response. This activity is a not ligand specific additional anti-inflammatory mechanism of tolfenamic acid

How to use Tolfenamic Acid: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tolfenamic Acid is to be taken with food. Administration: Should be taken with food. Take w/ or immediately after meals. Adult Dose: Oral Acute migraine attacks Adult: 200 mg when 1st symptoms appear, may be repeated after 1-2 hr, if necessary. Mild to moderate pain Adult: 100-200 mg tid. Hepatic impairment: Severe: Avoid. Renal Dose: Renal impairment: Severe: Avoid.

Increased rate of absorption of tolfenamic acid with metoclopramide and magnesium hydroxide. Decreased rate of absorption of tolfenamic acid with aluminium hydroxide. Increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants and other NSAIDs. Decreased antihypertensive response to loop diuretics, ?-blockers and ACE inhibitors. Coadmin increased plasma concentrations of lithium, methotrexate and cardiac glycosides. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity with ACE inhibitors, ciclosporin, tacrolimus or diuretics.

Hypersensitivity to aspirin or other NSAID. Active or history of GI bleeding or ulceration, severe heart failure, history of GI bleeding or perforation related to previous NSAID therapy. Severe renal and hepatic impairment. Pregnancy (3rd trimester).

Common - Vomiting - Nausea - Indigestion - Diarrhea - Heartburn - Loss of appetite Dysuria esp in males; tremor, euphoria, fatigue, pulmonary infiltration, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence, constipation, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, melaena, haematemesis, ulcerative stomatitis, exacerbation of Crohn's disease and colitis, gastritis, pancreatitis; oedema, HTN, cardiac failure; nephritis, hepatitis, jaundice, abnormal liver function; visual disturbances, optic neuritis, headache, paraesthesia, depression, confusion, hallucinations, tinnitus, vertigo, tremor, dizziness, malaise, drowsiness; thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, anaemia. Potentially Fatal: Exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis; GI bleeding, ulceration or perforation.

Pregnancy: This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless considered essential by your doctor. This is particularly important in the first and third trimesters. Not to be given during the third trimester of pregnancy. Lactation: In limited studies so far available, NSAIDs can appear in breast milk in very low concentrations. NSAIDs should, if possible, be avoided when breastfeeding.

Precaution: Patient w/ or w/ history of bronchial asthma, uncontrolled HTN, CHF, established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, cerebrovascular disease, coagulation defects, SLE, connective tissue disorders, history of GI disease (e.g. Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). Hepatic and renal impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling This drug may cause dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and visual disturbances, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Monitoring Parameters Monitor renal function.

Symptoms include headache, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain. gastrointestinal bleeding, diarrhoea excitation, coma, drowsiness dizziness, tinnitus, fainting and convulsions. In cases of significant poisoning, acute renal failure and liver damage are possible. Patients should be treated symptomatically as required.

Store in a cool and dry place, away from light Keep out of the reach of children.

Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), Other drugs for migraine

Tolfenamic acid, an anthranilic acid derivative, is an NSAID. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects.

This medicine is not recommended for using during pregnancy unless considered essential by doctor Not to be given during the third trimester of pregnancy. NSAID's can appear in breast milk in very low concentrations NSAID's should, if possible, be avoided when breastfeeding.