Tofedex

Tofedex

dexketoprofen

Manufacturer:

Lapi
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Dexketoprofen trometamol
Indications/Uses
Acute musculoskeletal pain, post-op pain, dysmenorrhea.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult Tab 12.5 mg every 4-6 hr, or 25 mg every 8 hr. Max dose: 75 mg/day. Inj 50 mg every 8-12 hr. Max dose: 150 mg/day.
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 30 min before meals, especially in acute pain.
Contraindications
History of asthma attack, bronchial asthma, bronchospasm, acute rhinitis, nasal polyp, urticaria, or angioneurotic edema; active or suspected gastric ulcer, chronic dyspepsia, gastric bleeding or other active bleeding, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, severe heart failure, moderate-severe kidney dysfunction (CrCl <50 mL/min), severe liver impairment (Child Pugh score 10-15); hemorrhagic diathesis & other coagulation disorders or receiving anticoagulant therapy; neuraxial (intrathecal or epidural) administration. Pregnancy & lactation.
Special Precautions
History of esophagitis &/or peptic ulcer; drug allergy, bronchial asthma; GI disorders. Patients receiving treatment which affects hemostasis. Hematopoietic disorders, SLE or mixed connective tissue disease; liver, kidney, heart function impairment & other conditions causing fluid retention. May impair the ability to drive or operate machinery. Childn. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Increase CV thrombotic events, MI & stroke; HTN; fluid retention & edema; GI inflammation, bleeding, gastric & intestinal ulceration & perforation.
Drug Interactions
Increase risk of bleeding & damage of GI mucosal w/ anticoagulant. Increase hypoglycemic effect of sulfonylurea agents.
MIMS Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
ATC Classification
M01AE17 - dexketoprofen ; Belongs to the class of propionic acid derivatives of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Tofedex FC tab 25 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
Form
Tofedex inj 50 mg/2 mL
Packing/Price
2 mL x 5 × 1's
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