Agafen Sustained Release Tablets (Aceclofenac)

Adult dose

As Aceclofenac, take 200 mg once a day. This medication should be taken whole, without chewing or crushing. To minimize cardiovascular adverse reactions, it should be administered at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

This drug should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist if taken regularly by someone who consumes more than three drinks a day. This medication can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, so caution is necessary. This drug may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, so patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors should use it cautiously. Dosage and duration should be minimized, and therapeutic responses should be periodically monitored. This drug can cause serious gastrointestinal issues such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation. Therefore, patients who are elderly or have a history of gastrointestinal diseases should use it cautiously. If gastrointestinal symptoms occur during use, medical advice should be sought immediately. Patients with active peptic ulcers or bleeding, hypersensitivity to this drug or similar drugs, asthma or allergy histories, heart failure, and pregnant women in late pregnancy should not take this medication. Patients with kidney or liver dysfunction or those who are hypertensive, asthmatic, or elderly should use this drug cautiously, and if necessary, under medical supervision. This medication can cause various side effects, including dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances, elevated liver enzyme levels, skin rashes, etc., so if abnormal symptoms occur, consult medical personnel immediately. Before taking, it is advisable to carefully consider the risks and benefits of this medication and to use the minimum effective dose for the shortest possible duration. This drug can interact with other medications, so those who are on anticoagulants, diuretics, antihypertensives, or antidiabetic medications should consult their physician. It is preferable for pregnant or breastfeeding women to avoid taking this medication, and women planning pregnancy should consult a doctor before use. Safety in children and adolescents has not been established, so it is advisable not to use it. Elderly patients have a higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation, so special caution is required when taking this drug. In case of overdose, symptoms may include gastrointestinal irritation, hypotension, respiratory depression, seizures, etc., so seek medical attention promptly.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage helps maintain the drug's effectiveness safely.

Appearance

White, biconvex, rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle