Pyrestat 100mg Tablet (10'S)

Prescription
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Pyrestat 100mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.


Some common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.


To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you're using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Pyrestat 100mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).


Pharmacokinets

Nimesulide is rapidly distributed and has an apparent volume of distribution ranging between 0.18 and 0.39 L/kg. It is extensively bound to albumin; the unbound fraction in plasma was 1%. The unbound fraction increased to 2 and 4% in patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency.


Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pyrestat

Vomiting

Nausea

Diarrhea

Contra Indications

Alcoholism, drug addiction. Active gastric or duodenal ulcer, a history of recurrent ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding, cerebrovascular bleeding or other active bleeding or bleeding disorders. Severe coagulation disorders. Severe heart failure Severe renal impairment.

Pregnancy Related Information

Pyrestat 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pyrestat 100mg Tablet.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Information regarding the use of Pyrestat 100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.


Indications

Nimesulide is a relatively COX-2 selective, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Its approved indications are the treatment of acute pain, the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis and primary dysmenorrhoea in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.

Interactions

Nimesulide is extensively bound to plasma proteins and may be displaced from binding sites by concurrently administered drugs such as fenofibrate, salicylic acid and tolbutamide. In addition, nimesulide may displace salicylic acid and furosemide (but not warfarin) from plasma proteins.

Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Pyrestat 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Pyrestat 100mg Tablet, 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Pyrestat 100mg Tablet is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.

Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.

Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.

Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Pyrestat 100mg Tablet as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.

Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pyrestat 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.


FAQs

Q. Is Pyrestat 100mg Tablet an antibiotic?

Pyrestat 100mg Tablet is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug) which helps in relieving pain associated with various disease conditions.

Q. Can I take Pyrestat 100mg Tablet with paracetamol?

Pyrestat 100mg Tablet and paracetamol belong to the same class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs). Taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. However, please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.

Q. Does Pyrestat 100mg Tablet contain aspirin?

Pyrestat 100mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.

Q. Is Pyrestat 100mg Tablet safe?

Pyrestat 100mg Tablet is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.