Inhibition of platelet aggregation may occur. Aggravation of psychiatric disorders, epilepsy or Parkinsonism may occur. Patients receiving long-term treatment should be periodically screened for renal and hepatic function and blood counts.
- TRADE NAME: Emflex (Merck)
- INDICATIONS: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lower back pain, post-operative pain, inflammation, musculoskeletal disorders, psychoses
- SYNONYM: acemetacine; acemetacinum
- CLASS: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)
- HALF-LIFE: <1.1 hours
- CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
ACE inhibitors, Anti-coagulants, Aspirin, Beta blockers, Beta-Carotene, Diflunisal, Furosemide, Haloperidol, Lithium, Methotrexate, Potassium sparing diuretics, Probenecid, Salicylates, Thiazide diuretics, Triamterene, Warfarin - PREGNANCY: Contra-indicated in the third trimester of pregnancy
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