Introduction
Axifen tablet is a Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) commonly prescribed by doctors to treat pain, inflammation, and fever. It contains Diclofenac Sodium as an active ingredient.
Ingredient:
It contains Diclofenac Sodium 50mg as an active ingredient.
Drug class
It belongs to a drug class now as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID).
How Does Axifen Tablet work?
In our bodies, there are chemicals known as prostaglandins that are responsible for causing inflammation, pain, and fever. This medication is responsible for inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX), an enzyme that helps in producing prostaglandins by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme. Axifen helps to relieve symptoms like pain and inflammation.
Axifen Tablet Uses
Axifen tablet uses are:
Pain Relief
- It is used to treat pain caused by different conditions: osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis.
- It is also used to treat acute pain such as pain after surgery and pain due to injuries.
- Used to reduce pain after dental procedure.
Reduce Inflammation
- Use for reducing or managing inflammation due to Gout.
- It is used to reduce inflammation in case of arthritis.
- Use for reducing inflammation related to Muscle sprain and tendonitis(Tendonitis is the Inflammation of tendons between your bones and muscle).
Fever Reduction
- Sometimes used for lowering the fever.
Dosage
Take it as prescribed by the doctor.
Overdose
If you have taken more than the recommended dose, seek medical help.
Missed Dose
If you have missed a dosage. Take it if the time to the next dose is far; otherwise, don’t double the dose, as it may cause serious health problems.
Axifen Tablet Side Effects
Axifen tablet side effects are
Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Stomach Pain or discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Headache
- high blood pressure
- Rash or itching.
Serious or Rare Side Effects
- Allergic reactions such as Swelling of face, mouth, and throat.
- If you have existing cardiovascular conditions, you may have higher chances of heart attack or stroke.
- Liver or Kidney problems.
Warning and Precautions
You should take some precautions before taking the Axefin tablet.
- Take it with caution or under strict guidance from the doctor if you are pregnant or in the breastfeeding era.
- It may interact with other medications, So Inform the doctor about the medication you are already taking.
- Inform the doctor about your health history such as Heart problems, Bleeding problems, Kidney or liver problems, Asthma, or High blood pressure.
- Don’t take it if you are allergic to this tablets.
- Don’t take this medicaiton before or after a Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) .
- Don’t use it after expiry date.
Drugs Interaction
Blood thinners: Medicines used to prevent blood clots or increasebleeding such as Warfarin, Coumadin, and Jantoven.
Corticosteroids: These medicines are used to treat certain inflammatory conditions.
Pemetrexed: Medicines that are used for certain cancers such as Alimta, and Pemfexy.
Digoxin: This is a medicine used to treat heart failure or certain abnormal heart rhythms.
Lithium: A type of medicine used to treat conditions related to Mental health.
Storage
- Store it at a room temperatue.
- Please keep it away from children and pets.
- Keep it away from heat and moisture.
- Don’t use it after expiry date.
Disclaimer
This article is for information purposes only. Please don’t take it as medical advice or a doctor’s advice.