Wednesday, September 30, 2015

NIMESULIDE TABLET FOR TREATMENT OF HEADACHE

Postoperative headache may be caused by hypoglycemia and/or dehydration due to prolonged fasting, caffeine withdrawal, anxiety, and can be associated with preexisting migraine or headache.

NSAIDs- Nimesulide, is the first line pharmacological approaches to postoperative headache.

Nimesulide gives rapid onset of pharmacological action, good pain relief and stable effect for many hours is an ideal drug for postoperative headache with no contraindications.

It is also used for the treatment of acute musculoskeletal disorders including tendonitis, tenosynovitis, sprains, strains and low back pain, ear, nose and throat disorders, acute pain, osteoarthritis, primarydysmenorrhoea.

Nimesulide is available in various forms including tablets, suppositories, water-soluble powders, and topical gels.

The maximum duration of a treatment course with Nimesulide is 15 days.

Nimesulide 100mg Tablets/granules should be used for the shortest possible duration, as required by the clinical situation.

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