Tendonil Capsule

Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Lower back pain, Ankylosing spondylitis, Post-operative pain, Musculoskeletal and joint pain

Adult: Oral Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders; Post-op pain 120-180 mg/day.

Severe: Contraindicated

Severe: Contraindicated

Should be taken with food. Take w/ or immediately after meals.

Previous/active peptic ulcers; hypersensivity to aspirin/NSAIDs; severe liver disease; neonates with untreated infection, children, pregnancy, lactation.

Elderly; allergic disorders/coagulation defects; epilepsy; parkinsonism; psychiatric disturbances (prolonged therapy may require ophthalmic and blood examinations); renal, hepatic or cardiac impairment. Monitoring Parameters: Monitor blood pressure, CBC, renal function and liver function. Observe for gastrointestinal pain and bleeding. Perform ophthalmological exams periodically during prolonged use.

Not Classi

May reduce the antihypertensive effect of beta-blockers. May prolong bleeding when used with acenocoumarol. Increased risk of convulsion when used with quinolone. Concurrent use with aspirin, NSAIDs, SSRIs or corticosteroids may increase risk of GI bleeding. May increase serum levels of ciclosporin. May increase serum levels of lithium. Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of methotrexate toxicity when used together.

Headaches, dizziness, GI disturbances; anaemia; acute interstitial nephritis; corneal deposits, retinal disturbances; rash, urticaria; alopoecia; CHF, tachycardia, arrhythmias, palpitations; jaundice. Potentially Fatal: Toxic hepatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Acemetacin is the glycolic acid ester of indometacin. It inhibits cyclooxygenase and hence prevents the formation of prostaglandins which are involved in the inflammation process.

Tendonil 60 mg Capsule manufactured by Orion Pharma Ltd.. Its generic name is Acemetacin.