Question 1

What is Aceclofenac used for?

Accepted Answer

Aceclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for fever and to relieve pain and swelling in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
It blocks the action of cyclo-oxygenase responsible for causing pain and inflammation.

Question 2

What are the side effects of Aceclofenac?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea, nausea, headache, indigestion, heartburn, abdominal pain, flatulence, feeling sick, dizziness and rash.

Question 3

Can Aceclofenac be used during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of Crohn's disease, bruising, heart, liver, or kidney disease, gastrointestinal disease, blood clotting problems, systemic lupus erythematosus, elderly, during pregnancy, alcohol-dependent patients, and breastfeeding.
•      It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Question 4

What precautions should be taken with Aceclofenac?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of Crohn's disease, bruising, heart, liver, or kidney disease, gastrointestinal disease, blood clotting problems, systemic lupus erythematosus, elderly, during pregnancy, alcohol-dependent patients, and breastfeeding.
•      It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Question 5

Who manufactures Aceclofenac?

Accepted Answer

Industria Quimica Y Farmaceutica Vir S.A. (ES)

Question 6

What ATC class does Aceclofenac belong to?

Accepted Answer

Aceclofenac: ATC M01AB16. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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