Hifenac 150 MG Injection

Hifenac 150 MG Injection is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), prescribed for people with painful rheumatic conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Hifenac 150 MG Injection works by blocking the effect of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes which make chemical prostaglandins at sites of injury or damage, causing pain, swelling and inflammation. It eases pain and reduces inflammation. This medicine should not be given during pregnancy or to mothers that are breastfeeding. Is not recommended for children. This drug is available in tablet form and is taken orally.

Hifenac 150 MG Injection has side effects including diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, constipation, vomiting, skin rashes etc. If the side effects are severe or persistent it is advisable to consult your doctor.

You should not be taking Hifenac 150 MG Injection if –

• You are allergic to Hifenac 150 MG Injection or other anti-inflammatory pain killers.
• You ever had a problem with stomach or duodenal bleeding, such as an ulcer.
• You have a heart condition or impaired kidney or liver function.
• You are pregnant of breastfeeding a baby.
• You have high blood pressure or blood clotting problems.

Alcohol should not be consumed with this medicine. Hifenac 150 MG Injection interacts with certain other medicines like lithium, digoxin, corticosteroids and antihypertensives and certain diseases like asthma, gastro-intestinal toxicity.

The usual dose for Hifenac 150 MG Injection is 100 mg tablet taken twice daily, preferably in the morning and evening. It can be taken with food or after food. Drinking an adequate amount of water minimises chances of indigestion and stomach irritations. The duration and amount of medicine should be followed as per the doctor’s prescription.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Hifenac 150 MG Injection helps in managing symptoms such as swelling, pain, and stiffness of joints associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

• Osteoarthritis

  Hifenac 150 MG Injection helps against tender and painful joints caused from Osteoarthritis.

• Ankylosing Spondylitis

  Hifenac 150 MG Injection cures stiffness and pain caused from Ankylosing Spondylitis.

• Allergy

  Hifenac 150 MG Injection should not be used if you have a known history of allergy to it or any other NSAIDs.

• Asthma

  Hifenac 150 MG Injection is not advised if you suffer from asthma.

• Bleeding

  Hifenac 150 MG Injection is not suggested if you have bleeding disorder such as severe swelling and bleeding in the stomach, colon, and anus.

• Abdominal Pain

• Constipation

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Skin Rash

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine is known to excrete in urine and the effect lasts for about 12 to 16 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The maximum effect of this medicine is usually observed within 1.5 to 3 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not suggested for pregnant women. Consult your doctor before using it.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported for this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not advised for breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using it.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Hifenac 150 MG Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Arflur Inj 150 MG Injection

  Fdc Ltd

• Zynac 150 MG Injection

  Zydus Cadila

• Zerodol 150 MG Injection

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Movon 150 MG Injection

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Missed Dose instructions

  It is advised to take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Symptoms of overdose such as rashes on the skin, confusion, pain in the chest, blurred vision etc need immediate medical attention.

Hifenac 150 MG Injection is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that helps relieve pain. Prostaglandins are responsible for pain, inflammation, swelling and fever. Aceclofenac inhibits the action of cyclooxygenase in the brain which is involved in the production of prostaglandins.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  This medication should not be used with alcohol as it may cause stomach bleeding and symptoms such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Lithium

  This combination is not recommended due to the risk of increase in the lithium levels which may lead to adverse effects .Consider taking alternative medicine after consulting your doctor.

  Digoxin

  This combination is not recommended as it increases the Digoxin levels in the body. This in turn leads to an increase in Digoxin's effects on the heart. Consider taking alternative medicine after consulting your doctor.

  Corticosteroids

  Use with caution as this combination will increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Inform the doctor if you are taking either of the medicines. Consider taking alternative medicine after consulting your doctor.

  Antihypertensives

  If you are taking Antihypertensives with Hifenac 150 MG Injection, then you are at increased risk of kidney damage. This interaction is more likely to happen in the elderly population. Regular monitoring of kidney function is necessary. Advised to maintain adequate hydration and food intake.

• Interaction with Disease

  Asthma

  Hifenac 150 MG Injection should be avoided if you have asthma.

  Gastrointestinal Toxicity

  Hifenac 150 MG Injection should not be taken in case of ulceration and bleeding like chronic indigestion, appearance of coffee colored dry blood in stools or vomiting of blood.

  Impaired Kidney Function

  Hifenac 150 MG Injection should not be used if you have any active kidney disease.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.