Etofenamate

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Analgesic. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory.

Indication
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Notice! As a rule, the systemic treatment should only be given as a single injection!

  • Topical: S.o. as well as muscle rheumatism, severe muscle tension, lumbago, sciatica, tendovaginitis, sprains, bruises.

Pregnancy/nursing period
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Contraindicated.

Dosage and method of use
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  • Systemic: Single dose: 1 g deep i.m.
  • Topical: Apply lotion/cream/gel 3-4 times/day over a large area of the affected area.

Undesirable effects
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Gastro-intestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, acute stomach and intestinal ulcers and minor symptoms. gastrointestinal blood loss.

Cave!

Blood count control because of danger of anemia!

Interactions
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When systemic glucocorticoids are used or in combination with NSAIDs or alcohol: increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.

Contraindication
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Hypersensitivity reactions to NSAIDs, stomach and intestinal ulcers in general, simultaneous treatment with anticoagulants or platelet aggregation inhibitors. The preparation has a light-sensitizing effect (see also photoallergen)

Preparations
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Rheumatism, trauma

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020