Classes
DEA Class; Rx
Common Brand Names;
NSAIDs, Salicylates
Description
A nonacetylated nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent; not effective as an anitpyretic; fewer GI effects than aspirin and has no affect on platelet function.
Indications
For treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or related rheumatic disorder.
Contraindications
Absolute: ASA allergy
Relative: bleeding disorders, duodenal/gastric/peptic ulcer, stomatitis, SLE, ulcerative colitis, upper GI disease, late pregnancy (may cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus)
Adverse Effects
Abdominal effects
Anaphylactic reactions
GI bleed
Hearing impairment
Nausea
Tinnitus
Vertigo
Warnings
Hypersensitivity to aspirin or NSAIDs
CABG
Late pregnancy (may cause premature closure of ductus arteriosus)
Relative: Advanced renal disease, viral infections
Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: metabolite salicylate crosses into breast milk, use caution
Maximum Dosage
Maximum dosage information is not available.
Maximum dosage information is not available.
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
How supplied
tablet
- 500mg
- 750mg
