Gardan

Gardan Adverse Reactions

mefenamic acid

Manufacturer:

Hizon

Distributor:

Opella Healthcare

Marketer:

GXI
Full Prescribing Info
Adverse Reactions
The most common side effects involve the gastrointestinal system, in the form of dyspepsia, upper GIT discomfort, diarrhea or constipation, and abdominal pain.
Other reactions noted less frequently include transient abnormalities of hepatic or renal function, CNS effects including headache, drowsiness, nervousness and visual disturbances, skin rashes and urticaria. Allergic glomerulonephritis known to be associated with prostaglandin inhibitors, and reversible non-oliguric renal failure has been reported. Mefenamic Acid may give a false positive in tests for the presence of bile in the urine. Hematological effects noted with long term treatment include hemolytic anemia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, thrombocytopenia or thrombocytopenic purpura, and bone marrow aplasia.
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