Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Nimesulide Uses

Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which acts as a cyclooxygenase- 2 inhibitor. It has become a leading NSAID in over 50 countries worldwide.

Nimesulide tablet is used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, postoperative trauma, sports injuries, acute musculoskeletal disorders including tendonitis, tenosynovitis, sprains, strains and low back pain, ear, nose and throat disorders.

Usage of Nimesulide 100mg- Tablet:
  • Nimesulide has less gastrointestinal adverse effects than other NSAIDs.
  • It has superior benefit-risk ratio to other drugs with a comparable safety and tolerability to placebo.
  • Its multifactorial mode of action gives it a unique and broad action on inflammatory.
  • Nimesulide is also safe in sensitive asthmatic patients. It is reported to be beneficial in relieving the symptoms of rhinitis, rhinopharyngitis tubaritis and seceretory otitis media with concomitant antibiotic treatment.
  • Nimesulide has potent analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities.
Nimesulide tablet undergoes extensive biotransformation and has a relatively rapid onset of action, with meaningful reductions in pain and inflammation observed within 15 minutes from drug intake.

Its an anti-inflammatory with analgesic and antipyretic activity. It is also has low gastro-intestinal and renal toxicity.

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