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Asetapjeong (Aceclofenac)

Asetapjeong (Aceclofenac)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Aceclofenac›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
오스틴제약(주)
Appearance
White, round film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200402064 · Notified 2004.02.12 · Insurance code 654301800

Summary

Main use
Relief of inflammation and pain in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Take 100 mg of aceclofenac every 12 hours, twice daily. This medication should be taken whole, without chewing or crushing. Adjust dosage according to symptoms. To minimize cardiovascular adverse reactions, the lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration necessary.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
오스틴제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Relief of inflammation and pain in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • ankylosing spondylitis
  • osteoarthritis
  • periartritis of the scapulohumeral joint
  • toothache
  • inflammation
  • low back pain
  • sciatica
  • pain caused by non-articular rheumatism
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This medication is used for chronic inflammatory joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis). It also helps relieve various types of pain, including periartritis of the scapulohumeral joint, toothache, inflammation resulting from trauma, low back pain, and sciatica. It reduces pain caused by non-articular rheumatism to improve patient discomfort. By effectively controlling inflammation and pain in joints and surrounding tissues, this medication enhances the quality of daily life. It is widely used for the treatment of different types of pain and inflammation.

How to take

Adult dose

Take 100 mg of aceclofenac every 12 hours, twice daily. This medication should be taken whole, without chewing or crushing. Adjust dosage according to symptoms. To minimize cardiovascular adverse reactions, the lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration necessary.

Precautions

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages per day, so consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is essential. This medication can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, thus patients with risk factors for heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes should take it with caution. It may cause serious gastrointestinal issues such as bleeding, ulcers, or perforations, and therefore individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease or the elderly should be particularly cautious. Patients with active peptic ulcers or bleeding, allergies to this medication or similar drugs, and those with severe heart failure should not take this medication. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function, the elderly, women in early or mid-pregnancy, and patients taking anticoagulants should use this medication cautiously. Side effects such as dizziness, gastrointestinal discomfort, elevated liver enzyme levels, and skin rashes may occur, and if symptoms are severe, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. There may be interactions with other medications during treatment, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Do not use during late pregnancy as it may pose risks to the fetus, and nursing mothers are also advised to avoid taking it. Safety in children and adolescents has not been established, so its use is best avoided in this population. Elderly patients are at higher risk for side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, so special caution is needed when taking this medication. In case of overdose, symptoms such as gastrointestinal irritation, low blood pressure, respiratory depression, and convulsions may occur; immediate medical assistance should be sought. Keep this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container for safety.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, decreased urine output

Mild side effects

  • Dizziness
  • abnormal liver enzyme levels
  • itching
  • rash
  • skin adverse reactions
  • anemia
  • leukopenia
  • thrombocytopenia
  • depression
  • bizarre dreams
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  • insomnia
  • visual impairment
  • sensory disturbances
  • tremors
  • drowsiness
  • headache
  • taste disturbance
  • neck stiffness
  • fever
  • disorientation
  • hallucinations
  • tinnitus
  • fatigue
  • palpitations
  • facial flushing
  • difficulty breathing
  • bronchospasm
  • wheezing
  • dyspepsia
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal bloating
  • gastritis
  • constipation
  • vomiting

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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