Flavocoxid

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FLAVOCOXID (Systemic)

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

  • Limbrel

Not commercially available in Canada.

Category

  • Antirheumatic

Description

Flavocoxid (flav-o-KOX-id) is used to treat moderate to severe symptoms of osteoarthritis. This medicine is used in patients 18 years of age or older. Flavocoxid will not cure the disease, but will help with the symptoms as long as you continue to take it.

This medicine is available only with your doctor"s prescription, in the following dosage forms:

  • Oral
  • Capsules (U.S.)

Before Using This Medicine

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For flavocoxid, the following should be considered:

Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to flavocoxid. Also tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy— Flavocoxid has not been studied in pregnant women. However, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding—It is not known if flavocoxid passes into breast milk. However , flavocoxid is not recommended during breast-feeding, because it may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies.

Children—Studies on flavocoxid have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing the use flavocoxid in children with use in other age groups.

Older adults—Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of flavocoxid in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems than it does in younger adults.

Other medicines—Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Other medical problems—The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of flavocoxid. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

  • Stomach ulcers, history of—May be worsened by flavocoxid

Proper Use of This Medicine

You should take flavocoxid one hour before or after the consumption of food.

Dosing—The dose of flavocoxid will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor"s orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of flavocoxid. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

  • For oral dosage form (capsules):
    • For rheumatoid arthritis:
      • Adults—250 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours.
      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose—If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage—To store this medicine:

  • Keep out of the reach of children.
  • Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
  • Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

Side Effects of This Medicine

Side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

More common

Blurred vision; dizziness; dull ache or feeling of pressure or heaviness in legs; fluid accumulation in the knee; headache; itching skin near damaged veins; nervousness; pounding in the ears; red, scaling, or crusted skin; slow or fast heartbeat; swollen feet and ankles

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

Developed: 10/06/2005

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