Land: Bandaríkin
Tungumál: enska
Heimild: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
NABUMETONE (UNII: LW0TIW155Z) (NABUMETONE - UNII:LW0TIW155Z)
Direct Rx
NABUMETONE
NABUMETONE 500 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of nabumetone tablets USP and other treatment options before deciding to use nabumetone tablets USP. 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 product excipients. Nabumetone tablets 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, General, Preexisting Asthma). Nabumetone tablets USP are contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see WARNINGS).
HOW SUPPLIED Nabumetone tablets USP, are available as follows: 500 mg: White, oval-shaped, unscored, film-coated tablet debossed with the numbers “93” on one face of the tablet and “15” on the other. They are available in bottles of 100 and 1000 and in unit-dose boxes of 100 tablets (10 x 10). 750 mg: Beige, oval-shaped, unscored, film-coated tablet debossed with the numbers “93” on one face of the tablet and “16” on the other. They are available in bottles of 100, and 1000 and in unit-dose boxes of 100 tablets (10 x 10). Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required). KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Manufactured In Israel By: TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL IND. LTD . Jerusalem, 91010, Israel Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA Sellersville, PA 18960 Rev. T 6/2012 Medication Guide for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Rx only (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)? NSAID medicines may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death . This chance increases: 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: The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with: NSAID medicines should only be used: 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: Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)? Do not take an NSAID medicine: Tell your healthcare provider: What are the possible side effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)? Get emergency help right away if you have any of the following symptoms: Stop your NSAID medicine and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: These are not all the side effects with NSAID medicines. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information about NSAID medicines. Other information about Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) NSAID medicines that need a prescription Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 . This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Manufactured In Israel By: TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL IND. LTD. Jerusalem, 91010, Israel Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA Sellersville, PA 18960 Rev. B 7/2009
Abbreviated New Drug Application
NABUMETONE- NABUMETONE TABLET, FILM COATED DIRECT RX ---------- NABUMETONE CARDIOVASCULAR RISK NSAIDs1 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 NSAIDs1 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). 1 Throughout this package insert, the term NSAID refers to a non-aspirin non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drug. DESCRIPTION Nabumetone, USP is a naphthylalkanone designated chemically as 4-(6-methoxy-2-naphthalenyl)-2- butanone. It has the following structure: C15H16O2 M.W. 228.3 Nabumetone, USP 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 2,400 at pH 7.4. Each tablet, for oral administration, contains either 500 mg or 750 mg of nabumetone, USP. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium starch glycolate, talc, and titanium dioxide. The 750 mg tablets also contain black iron oxide, red iron oxide, and yellow iron oxide. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Nabumetone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties in pharmacologic studies. As with other Lestu allt skjalið