MEFENAMIC ACID- mefenamic acid capsule
Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.
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Medication Guide
for
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
(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:
Stop your NSAID medicine and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
• nausea • more tired or weaker than usual | • there is blood in your bowel movement or it is black and sticky like tar |
• itching | • unusual weight gain |
• your skin or eyes look yellow | • stomach pain |
• flu-like symptoms | • skin rash or blisters with fever |
• vomit blood | • swelling of the arms and legs, hands and feet |
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
*Vicoprofen contains the same dose of ibuprofen as over-the-counter (OTC) NSAIDs, usually used for less than 10 days to treat pain. The OTC NSAID label warns that long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. | |
Generic Name | Trade Name |
Celecoxib | Celebrex |
Diclofenac | Cataflam, Voltaren, Arthrotec (combined with misoprostol) |
Diflunisal | Dolobid |
Etodolac | Lodine, Lodine XL |
Fenoprofen | Nalfon, Nalfon 200 |
Flurbirofen | 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.