Nimesulide

Overview

Nimesulide is NSAID ( non steroidal antinflammatory drug) reported to be selective inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) it has been given by mouth or rectally for inflammatory condition, fever and pain.

Primary Characterstics

Indications

Pharmacokinetics

Contraindications

Drug Interactions

Side Effects

Dosage

Nimesulide's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
0 to 100 mg	50 (50)	12 hourly	PO	Increase upto 200mg bid.
3 to 0 %	1.5 (1.5)	As recommended.	topical	Increase upto 200mg bid.
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
				Not recommended for this age group
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
				Not recommended in this age group

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Geriatrics.

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Warning / Precautions

Storage Conditions

Interference in Pathology

Brands / Trade Names of Nimesulide

Manufacturers of Nimesulide in Pakistan

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