Inflanac is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fever, Muscle Pain, Osteoarthritis. Secondary and off-label uses of Inflanac have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Inflanac depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Inflanac also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Inflanac can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Inflanac are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Inflanac has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Inflanac related warnings talks about Inflanac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Inflanac is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Blood Clotting Disorders as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Inflanac contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Inflanac with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Inflanac is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Inflanac 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 Inflanac is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Inflanac safe for pregnant women?
Inflanac has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Inflanac without medical advice.
Is the use of Inflanac safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Inflanac. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Inflanac on the Kidneys?
Inflanac may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Inflanac on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Inflanac. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Inflanac on the Heart?
Inflanac may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Inflanac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Inflanac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Inflanac habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Inflanac is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Inflanac since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Inflanac, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Inflanac is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Inflanac
Taking Inflanac with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Inflanac
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Inflanac at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Inflanac is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Yes, Inflanac causes gastritis. Less frequently, gastritis has been reported. However, if you experience severe gastritis after consuming this medicine, please inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, you can not take Inflanac with the antihypertensive drugs because it reduces the effects of the antihypertensive medicine. However, if you experience any sign and symptoms of an adverse reaction after consuming medicine, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Inflanac 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.
Yes, Inflanac can be taken for relieving symptoms of a headache. However, there are better medicines available for treating headache effectively.
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