Ticoflex Gel Gel
Naproxen 10% Topical
100mg/1gm
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 15g |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 80.00 BDT |
Indications
Ticoflex Gel Gel is used for:
Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Mild to moderate pain, Tendonitis, Acute musculoskeletal disorders, Bursitis
Adult Dose
Topica
Adult: Apply Naproxen gel 2-6 times a day as required.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity. Aspirin or NSAID allergy. Perioperative pain in the setting of CABG surgery. Pregnancy (3rd trimester)
Precautions
Pre-existing CV risk factors or disease e.g. fluid retention, CHF, hypertension. History of GI disease (bleeding or ulcers). Other forms of asthma. Hepatic impairment; closely monitor patients with any abnormal LFT. Renal impairment. Elderly. Lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy category: C; D in 3rd trimester or near delivery.
Interactions
May enhance methotrexate toxicity. Reduced BP response to ACE inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Increased risk of serious GI events (e.g. ulcer) w/ aspirin. Increased risk of GI bleeding w/ warfarin. May reduce the natriuretic effects of furosemide or thiazide diuretics. May increase serum lithium concentrations and reduce renal lithium clearance. Delayed absorption w/ antacids, colestyramine or sucralfate. May interfere w/ the antihypertensive effects of ?-blockers (e.g. propranolol). May increase serum levels w/ probenecid.
Side Effects
Side effects of Naproxen 10% Topical :
Oedema, palpitation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, light headedness, vertigo, pruritus, skin eruption, ecchymosis, purpura, rash, fluid retention, abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, heartburn, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, stomatitis, flatulence, gross bleeding/perforation, indigestion, ulcers, vomiting, abnormal renal function, haemolysis, anaemia, increased bleeding time, elevated LFTs, visual disturbances, tinnitus, hearing disturbances, dyspnoea, diaphoresis, thirst.
Potentially Fatal: Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions. Exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).
Mode of Action
Naproxen, a propionic acid derivative, is a prototypical NSAID. It reversibly inhibits the cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 (COX-1 and -2) enzymes, thus resulting in reduced synthesis of prostaglandin precursors. It can inhibit platelet aggregation, has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic actions.
Note
Ticoflex Gel 100mg/1gm Gel generic name is Naproxen 10% Topical. Ticoflex Gel 100mg/1gm Gel is manufactured by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Ticoflex Gel is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Ticoflex Gel Gel is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.