NABUMETONE- nabumetone tablet, film coated
Aidarex Pharmaceuticals LLC
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(See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of prescription NSAID medicines.)
What is the most important information I should know about medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
NSAID medicines may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death.This chance increases:
NSAID medicines should never be used right before or after a heart surgery called a “coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)” .
NSAID medicines can cause ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines at any time during treatment. Ulcers and bleeding:
The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with:
NSAID medicines should only be used:
What are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
NSAID medicines are used to treat pain and redness, swelling, and heat (inflammation) from medical conditions such as:
Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)?
Do not take an NSAID medicine:
Tell your healthcare provider:
What are the possible side effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
| Serious side effects include: | Other side effects include: |
| • heart attack | • stomach pain |
| • stroke | • constipation |
| • high blood pressure | • diarrhea |
| • heart failure from body swelling (fluid retention) | • gas |
| • kidney problems including kidney failure | • heartburn |
| • bleeding and ulcers in the stomach and intestine | • nausea |
| • low red blood cells (anemia) | • vomiting |
| • life-threatening skin reactions | • dizziness |
| • life-threatening allergic reactions | |
| • liver problems including liver failure | |
| • asthma attacks in people who have asthma |
Get emergency help right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
| • shortness of breath or trouble breathing | • slurred speech |
| • chest pain | • swelling of the face or throat |
| • weakness in one part or side of your body |
Stop your NSAID medicine and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
| • nausea | • there is blood in your bowel movement or it is black and sticky like tar |
| • more tired or weaker than usual | • unusual weight gain |
| • itching | • skin rash or blisters with fever |
| • your skin or eyes look yellow | |
| • stomach pain | • swelling of the arms and legs, hands and feet |
| • flu-like symptoms | |
| • vomit blood |
These are not all the side effects with NSAID medicines. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information about NSAID medicines.
Other information about Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
NSAID medicines that need a prescription
| Generic Name | Tradename |
| Celecoxib | Celebrex |
| Diclofenac | Cataflam, Voltaren, Arthrotec (combined with misoprostol) |
| Diflunisal | Dolobid |
| Etodolac | Lodine, Lodine XL |
| Fenoprofen | Nalfon, Nalfon 200 |
| Flurbiprofen | Ansaid |
| Ibuprofen | Motrin, Tab-Profen, Vicoprofen* (combined with hydrocodone), Combunox (combined with oxycodone) |
| Indomethacin | Indocin, Indocin SR, Indo-Lemmon, Indomethagan |
| Ketoprofen | Oruvail |
| Ketorolac | Toradol |
| Mefenamic Acid | Ponstel |
| Meloxicam | Mobic |
| Nabumetone | Relafen |
| Naproxen | Naprosyn, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, EC-Naproxyn, Naprelan, Naprapac (copackaged with lansoprazole) |
| Oxaprozin | Daypro |
| Piroxicam | Feldene |
| Sulindac | Clinoril |
| Tolmetin | Tolectin, Tolectin DS, Tolectin 600 |
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Rx only
Manufactured for:
Exelan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Manufactured by:
Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Central Islip, NY 11722
Rev: 10/14