Nimesulide Tablets for Treatement 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.
Dosage & When it is to be taken :
The usual dose is 100mg twice a day.
Children: 5mg/kg of body weight in 2 or 3 divided doses.
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