Medication Guide for Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) |
What is the
most important information I should know about medicines called Nonsteroidal
Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
NSAIDs can
cause serious side effects, including:
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What are NSAIDs?
NSAIDs are used to treat pain and redness, swelling,
and heat (inflammation) from medical conditions such as different
types of arthritis, menstrual cramps, and other types of short-term
pain.
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Who should
not take NSAIDs?
Do not take NSAIDs:
- if you have had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic
reaction with aspirin or any other NSAIDs.
- right before or after heart bypass surgery.
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Before taking
NSAIDs, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions,
including if you:
- have liver or kidney problems
- have high blood pressure
- have asthma
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Talk to your healthcare
provider if you are considering taking NSAIDs during pregnancy.
You should not take NSAIDs after 29 weeks of pregnancy.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breast feed.
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines
you take, including prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins
or herbal supplements. NSAIDs and some other medicines can
interact with each other and cause serious side effects.
Do
not start taking any new medicine without talking to your healthcare
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What are the
possible side effects of NSAIDs?
NSAIDs can
cause serious side effects, including:
See
“What is the most important information I should know about medicines
called Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?”
- new or worse high blood pressure
- heart failure
- liver problems including liver failure
- kidney problems including kidney failure
- low red blood cells (anemia)
- life-threatening skin reactions
- life-threatening allergic reactions
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Other side effects of NSAIDs include: stomach
pain, constipation, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and
dizziness.
Get emergency help right away if you get any of the following
symptoms:
- shortness of breath or trouble breathing
- chest pain
- weakness in one part or side of your body
- slurred speech
- swelling of the face or throat
Stop taking your NSAID and call your healthcare provider
right away if you get any of the following symptoms:
- nausea
- more tired or weaker than usual
- diarrhea
- itching
- your skin or eyes look yellow
- indigestion or stomach pain
- flu-like symptoms
- vomit blood
- there is blood in your bowel movement or it is black and
sticky like tar
- unusual weight gain
- skin rash or blisters with fever
- swelling of the arms, legs, hands and feet
If you take too much of your NSAID, call your healthcare
provider or get medical help right away.
These are
not all the possible side effects of NSAIDs. For more information,
ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about NSAIDs.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may
report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Other information
about NSAIDs:
- Aspirin is an NSAID but it does not increase the chance
of a heart attack. Aspirin can cause bleeding in the brain, stomach,
and intestines. Aspirin can also cause ulcers in the stomach and intestines.
- Some NSAIDs are sold in lower doses without a prescription
(over-the-counter). Talk to your healthcare provider before using
over-the-counter NSAIDs for more than 10 days.
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General information
about the safe and effective use of NSAIDs
Medicines
are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a
Medication Guide. Do not use NSAIDs for a condition for which it was
not prescribed. Do not give NSAIDs to other people, even if they have
the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.
If you would like more information about NSAIDs, talk with your
healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider
for information about NSAIDs that is written for health professionals.
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