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Stofen Tablets (Talinopramate)

Stofen Tablets (Talinopramate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Talniflumate›370mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Shinpoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Yellow round film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 199600038 · Notified 1996.02.05

Summary

Main use
Treatment of arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Administer talniflumate 370 mg orally 3 times daily. For severe cases, administer 740 mg per dose. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Shinpoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis)

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • osteoarthritis
  • degenerative arthritis
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This medicine is used for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis).

How to take

Adult dose

Administer talniflumate 370 mg orally 3 times daily. For severe cases, administer 740 mg per dose. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medicine may cause serious side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding when taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol per day, so it is important to consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medicine poses a risk of heart and vascular issues, so individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should be especially cautious. There is a risk of developing ulcers or bleeding in the stomach, so elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should carefully consider this medication before use. Individuals with peptic ulcers, hypersensitivity to this medication, a history of asthma or allergic reactions, severe liver, kidney, or heart diseases, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Those with mildly impaired liver or kidney function, elderly patients, or individuals allergic to certain pigment components should use this medication with caution. Allergic or hypersensitive reactions such as nausea, vomiting, skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, and dizziness may occur during treatment, so if any abnormal symptoms arise, medical consultation should be sought immediately. Long-term use of this medication requires regular liver and kidney function tests and blood tests, and treatment may be stopped if side effects are suspected. Drug interactions may occur when taken with other anti-inflammatory pain relievers, certain blood pressure medications, diuretics, anticoagulants, etc., so it is essential to inform medical personnel of all medications being taken. This medication may be harmful to the fetus during late pregnancy, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medicine, and breastfeeding mothers should either avoid it or stop breastfeeding while taking it. Safety for children has not been established, so it is recommended that children under the age of 12 do not take this medication. Elderly patients have a higher risk of side effects and should take the lowest effective dosage cautiously and be especially vigilant for abnormal symptoms.

Side effects

Nausea, vomiting, photosensitivity, asthma attack, systemic lethargy due to hypotension, hypersensitivity shock, diarrhea, abdominal distension, constipation, dyspepsia, ulcerative stomatitis, abdominal pain, hematemesis, colitis, exacerbation of Crohn's disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer, perforation, hypertension, tachycardia, chest pain, arrhythmia, palpitations, congestive heart failure, edema, hypertension, heart failure, vesicular reaction, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Riel syndrome, rash, urticaria, itching, purpura, infectious complications at the skin and soft tissues with varicella, dizziness, acute kidney failure, interstitial nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, fluoride poisoning, abnormal liver test, thrombocytopenia

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. Additionally, avoid storing in excessively hot or cold places, and it is advisable to keep it at normal room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle

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