Zynac 150 MG Injection
About Zynac 150 MG Injection
Zynac 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. Zynac 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.
Zynac 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 Zynac 150 MG Injection if –
- You are allergic to Zynac 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. Zynac 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 Zynac 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.
What are the uses of Zynac 150 MG Injection
Zynac 150 MG Injection helps in managing symptoms such as swelling, pain, and stiffness of joints associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Zynac 150 MG Injection cures symptoms such as tender and painful joints caused due to Osteoarthritis.
Zynac 150 MG Injection helps against stiffness and pain caused from Ankylosing Spondylitis.
What are the contraindications of Zynac 150 MG Injection ?
Zynac 150 MG Injection should be avoided if you have a known allergy to it or any other NSAIDs.
Zynac 150 MG Injection is not advised if you are suffer from asthma.
Bleeding
Zynac 150 MG Injection is not suggested if you have any bleeding disorder like swelling and bleeding in the stomach, colon and anus.
What are the side effects of Zynac 150 MG Injection ?
Nausea Or Vomiting
Key highlights of Zynac 150 MG Injection
How long is the duration of effect?
This medication 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 Zynac 150 MG Injection is usually observed within 1.5 to 3 hours of administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine is not advised for pregnant women. Consult your doctor before using it.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported for Zynac 150 MG Injection.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine is not advised for breastfeeding women. Doctor consultation is recommended.
What are the substitutes for Zynac 150 MG Injection ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Zynac 150 MG Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Zerodol 150 MG Injection
Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.
- Movon 150 MG Injection
Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.
- Hifenac 150 MG Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Arflur Inj 150 MG Injection
Fdc Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Missed Dose instructions
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.
How does this medication work?
Zynac 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.
What are the interactions of Zynac 150 MG Injection ?
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 medicine should not be taken with alcohol. Symptoms such as stomach bleeding (such as the presence of dried and coffee colored blood in cough or stools) must be reported to the doctor as soon as possible.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 Zynac 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
Zynac 150 MG Injection should be avoided in patients having NSAID-sensitive asthma. Inform the doctor so that appropriate alternative can be used.Gastrointestinal Toxicity
Zynac 150 MG Injection should be avoided in case of ulceration and bleeding such as chronic indigestion, appearance of coffee colored dry blood in stools or vomiting of blood.Impaired Kidney Function
Zynac 150 MG Injection should only be used after consulting a doctor if you have any history of kidney disease.Interaction with Food
Food
Information not available.
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