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Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
NABUMETONE (UNII: LW0TIW155Z) (NABUMETONE - UNII:LW0TIW155Z)
STAT RX USA LLC
NABUMETONE
NABUMETONE 750 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of nabumetone and other treatment options before deciding to use nabumetone. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS ). Nabumetone tablets are indicated for relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Nabumetone tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to nabumetone or its excipients. Nabumetone should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients (see WARNINGS , Anaphylactoid Reactions , and PRECAUTIONS , Preexisting Asthma ). Nabumetone tablets are contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see WARNINGS ).
Nabumetone Tablets are available as light yellow, oval shaped, film coated, unscored tablets, debossed “P649” on one side and “500” on the other side containing 500 mg of nabumetone, packaged in bottles of 100 (NDC 49884-649-01) and 500 (NDC 49884-649-05) tablets. Nabumetone Tablets are available as dark yellow, oval shaped, film coated, unscored tablets, debossed “P650”on one side and “750” on the other side containing 750 mg of nabumetone, packaged in bottles of 100 (NDC 49884-650-01) and 500 (NDC 49884-650-05) tablets. PHARMACIST: Dispense in a well-closed, light-resistant container as defined in the USP. Use child-resistant closure (as required). Important: Use safety closures when dispensing this product unless otherwise directed by physician or requested by purchaser. Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15 – 30°C (59-86°F) in well-closed container; dispense in light resistant container
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STAT RX USA LLC ---------- MEDICATION GUIDE FOR NON- STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDS) (See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of prescription NSAID medicines.) What is the most important information I should know about medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)? NSAIDmedicines may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death.This chance increases: • with longer use of NSAID medicines • in people who have heart disease NSAID medicines should never be used right before or after a heart surgery called a “coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).” NSAID medicines can cause ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines at any time during treatment. Ulcers and bleeding: • can happen without warning symptoms • may cause death The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with: • taking medicines called “corticosteroids” and “anticoagulants” • longer use • smoking • drinking alcohol • older age • having poor health NSAID medicines should only be used: • exactly as prescribed • at the lowest dose possible for your treatment • for the shortest time needed What are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)? NSAID medicines are used to treat pain and redness, swelling, and heat (inflammation) from medical conditions such as: • different types of arthritis • menstrual cramps and other types of short-term pain Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAIDs)? Do not take an NSAID medicine: • if you had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAID medicine • for pain right before or after heart bypass surgery Tell your healthcare provider: • about all of your medical conditions. • about all of the medicines you take. NSAIDs and some other medicines can interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Keep a list of your medicines to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist. • if you are pregnant. NSAID medicines should Read the complete document
NABUMETONE - NABUMETONE TABLET STAT RX USA LLC ---------- NABUMETONE TABLETS USP Rx only CARDIOVASCULAR RISK • NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk (see WARNINGS). • Nabumetone tablets are contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see WARNINGS). GASTROINTESTINAL RISK • NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious gastrointestinal events (see WARNINGS). Throughout this package insert, the term NSAID refers to a non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. DESCRIPTION Nabumetone is a naphthylalkanone designated chemically as 4-(6-methoxy-2-naphthalenyl)-2-butanone. It has the following structure: C H O M.W. 228.3 Nabumetone is a white to off-white crystalline substance. It is nonacidic and practically insoluble in water, but soluble in alcohol and most organic solvents. It has an n-octanol:phosphate buffer partition coefficient of 2400 at pH 7.4. Each nabumetone tablet, for oral administration, contains 500 mg or 750 mg of nabumetone and has the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate and titanium dioxide. In addition, the 750 mg contains FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake. 1 1 15 16 2 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Nabumetone is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties in pharmacologic stu Read the complete document