Side effect(s) of Zaltoprofen

Last Updated on Jun 23, 2023

Review the side-effects of Zaltoprofen as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Gastrointestinal: Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, gastric irritation and constipation

  Central Nervous System: Drowsiness, feeling of numbness and dizziness

  Skin: Sensitivity to light and itching

  Blood: Low red blood cell count and increased platelet count

  Others: Increased frequency of urination, blood in urine, pain on urination, rise in liver enzymes or creatinine level, fever

Other Precautions :

• In case of overdosage, the patient should be treated symptomatically for complications such as hypotension (decrease in blood pressure), gastrointestinal irritation, kidney damage and breathing difficulties.

Drug Name : Zaltoprofen

Zaltoprofen generic Zaltoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is a preferential COX-2 inhibitor which selectively inhibits the production of prostaglandin E2 (a physiologically active biological compound) at inflammatory sites and therefore reduces pain and inflammation. In addition, it inhibits bradykinin-(an agent that mediates pain and inflammation) induced pain responses. Zaltoprofen is prescribed for treating pain and inflammatory conditions caused by various disorders such as dental pain , musculoskeletal pain, post-operative pain, lumbar pain, frozen shoulder, osteoarthritis and cervicobrachial syndrome.