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Japrolox

Japrolox

loxoprofen

Manufacturer:

Daiichi Sankyo Thailand

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma

Marketer:

Daiichi Sankyo Thailand
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Loxoprofen Na
Indications/Uses
Chronic articular rheumatism, OA, lumbago, shoulder periarthritis & shoulder-arm-neck syndrome. Relieves pain & inflammation after operation, trauma & tooth extraction.
Dosage/Direction for Use
General use Adult 60 mg tid. Single administration 60-120 mg, adjusted according to age & symptom.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
History of hypersensitivity; aspirin-induced asthma. Patients w/ peptic ulcers; severe blood disorders; severe cardiac function failure. Severe hepatic function disorders. Severe renal impairment. Late stages of pregnancy.
Special Precautions
Discontinue treatment if shock & anaphylaxis; agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, leukopenia & thrombocytopenia; TEN, SJS, erythema multiforme & acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis; acute kidney injury, nephrotic syndrome & interstitial nephritis; congestive cardiac failure; interstitial pneumonia; GI bleeding & perforation; stenosis &/or intestinal obstruction; hepatic function disorder & jaundice; asthmatic attack; aseptic meningitis; rhabdomyolysis occur. W/draw treatment if abnormalities in periodic lab exams (eg, urinalysis, hematological exam, LFTs) of patients on long-term medication are noted. Avoid long-term use; aimless treatment. May mask signs & symptoms of infection. CV thromboembolic events including MI & cerebrovascular disorder. Patients w/ peptic ulcer associated w/ chronic NSAID-analgesics use & currently on misoprostol therapy; cardiac dysfunction; bronchial asthma; ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease. History of hypersensitivity; peptic ulcers. Avoid concomitant use w/ other anti-inflammatory analgesics. Existing or history of blood disorders; hepatic function disorder; renal impairment. Temporary sterility in women receiving long-term NSAID therapy. Pregnancy. Constriction of foetal ductus arteriosus in pregnant women on 2nd trimester of pregnancy. Limit drug to min effective use in women who are or are possibly pregnant & monitor amniotic fluid vol & constriction of foetal ductus arteriosus w/ consideration to gestational age & duration of administration. Avoid during lactation. Discontinue nursing if drug administration is essential. Low birth wt infants, newborns, infants & toddlers. Childn & adolescents. Elderly. Observe excessive decrease in body temp, collapse, cold limbs especially in elderly w/ high-grade fever or debilitated patients.
Adverse Reactions
Stomach discomfort, abdominal pain, nausea &/or vomiting, anorexia; edema; rash, urticaria; sleepiness. TEN, SJS, erythema multiforme, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis.
Drug Interactions
Enhanced anticoagulant effect of coumarin anticoagulants eg, warfarin. Increased risk of bleeding w/ factor Xa inhibitor. Enhanced hypoglycemic effect of sulfonylureas eg, tolbutamide. Enhanced convulsant effect of new quinolone antimicrobials eg, levofloxacin hydrate. Increased plasma conc of MTX & lithium prep eg, lithium carbonate. Reduced diuretic-antihypertensive effects of thiazide diuretics eg, hydrochlorothiazide. Reduced antihypertensive effects & worsened renal function w/ ACE inhibitors, AIIA.
MIMS Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
ATC Classification
M01AE19 - loxoprofen ; Belongs to the class of propionic acid derivatives of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Japrolox tab 60 mg
Packing/Price
20's
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