Generic Nabumetone
	Generic Nabumetone
	Generic Nabumetone
	Generic Nabumetone
	Generic Nabumetone
	Generic Nabumetone
	Generic Nabumetone
	Generic Nabumetone
	Generic Nabumetone
	Generic Nabumetone
	Generic Nabumetone
	Generic Nabumetone
	Relafen (also known as Relifex)
	Relafen (also known as Relifex)
	Relafen (also known as Relifex)
	Relafen (also known as Relifex)

* NABUMETONE

Relafen Drug Information

The drug is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory one and is used to treat inflammation owing to rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. It suppresses the actions of pain mediating hormones called prostaglandins and leads to a relief of pains, stiffness and swelling caused by arthritis. An advantage because of which patients prefer to buy Relafen is that it is less severe on the gastrointestinal system compared to other similar drugs.

Relafen Drug Dosage

The initial dosage is 1000 mg taken as a single dosage. With patients weighing less than 50 kg dosage adjustment may be required. Some patients may obtain relief from dosages of 1500 mg to 2000 mg daily. Cheap Relafen may be administered as once or twice daily dosages. Namubetone is supplied in dosages of 500 mg and 750 mg. Tablets should be kept in a light resistant and tightly closed container. At North Meds, the drug is available in the dosage of 500 mg and 750 mg which is the generic version. The brand drug at North Meds is available in the dosage of 500 mg.

Side Effects and Precautions for Relafen

Common side effects of Nabumetone include nausea, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, vomiting and weight gain. Severe side effects comprise headache, fatigue, insomnia, excessive sweating, tinnitus, photosensitivity, liver toxicity, anemia owing to fluid retention. Patients on other medications, especially lithium based ones, should be cautious when they use discount Relafen as it may elevate lithium levels. The drug may cause edema in patients with hypertension or congestive heart failure. It should be avoided by patients with stomach ulcers, patients on blood thinners, pregnant or breastfeeding women. In long corticosteroid therapy, abrupt corticosteroids discontinuation may lead to disease exacerbation. Relafen should not be given to patients with aspirin sensitivity and should be administered with caution in asthmatic patients.

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