Aentap Tablets (Aceclofenac)

Adult dose

Adults: Aceclofenac 100 mg to be taken twice a day every 12 hours. In patients with liver impairment: Initial dosage of 100 mg once daily. This medication should be taken whole, without chewing or breaking. Dosage may be adjusted according to symptoms. To minimize cardiovascular adverse reactions, it should be administered at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

Patients who regularly consume three or more alcoholic beverages daily may face an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding when taking this medication, so consultation with a physician or pharmacist is essential. This medication can significantly increase the risk of serious complications in the cardiovascular system and cerebrovascular system, so patients with risk factors such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or smoking should carefully consider whether to take it. The longer the dosage and treatment duration, the higher the cardiovascular risk may become, so it should be taken at the lowest effective dose for the shortest period possible, and therapeutic effects and side effects should be monitored regularly. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations; thus, those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or the elderly should exercise particular caution. Patients with active peptic ulcers, a history of bleeding, known allergies to this drug or similar medications, heart failure, severe kidney or liver disease, pregnant women in late pregnancy, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Patients with histories of kidney disorders, heart failure, hypertension, or asthma need special caution when taking this medication, and their condition should be closely monitored during use. This medication may cause various side effects including dizziness, liver function abnormalities, rash, gastrointestinal disturbances; if any abnormal symptoms occur, medical consultation should be sought immediately. Before taking, it is essential to check for possible interactions with other medications, especially anticoagulants, diuretics, lithium, methotrexate, etc. Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant should avoid taking this medication, and nursing mothers should also refrain from its use. Safety in children and adolescents has not been established, so usage in this group is not advisable. The elderly are at a higher risk for gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation, so they should take this medication with extra caution. In case of overdose, symptoms may include gastrointestinal irritation, hypotension, respiratory depression, and seizures, thus immediate medical attention is required.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• abnormal liver enzyme levels
• itching
• rash
• anemia
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• neutropenia
• hemolytic anemia
• aplastic anemia

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle