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Salsalate
Latest prescription information about Salsalate. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Salsalate
Pronunciation : sal' sal late
Therapeutic Classification : analgesics
Trade Name(s):
International- Amigesic, Disalcid , Salflex. This medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for pain and inflammation due to arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adults – PO- The recommended dose is 3000 mg daily, given in divided doses. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of runny nose or nasal polyps, gout, kidney or liver disease, swelling of the hands, feet, ankles or lower legs, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It should not be used in children and teenagers who have infections like chicken pox, flu etc. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * It may reduce platelet counts; avoid bruising and injury. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal - Nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea and GI bleeding. Skin - Rash and hives. Miscellaneous - Ringing in the ear, asthma, shock, liver inflammation and hearing impairment. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature and in an airtight container. |
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