Overview

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of Dexketoprofen.
DEXKEVITAE 25mg is available in the market in concentration 25 mg/Tablet and in the form of Tablets/Film-coated.

GALENICUM HEALTH S.L. is the producer of DEXKEVITAE 25mg and it is imported from SPAIN, The most popular alternatives of DEXKEVITAE 25mg are listed downward .

Mode Of Action & Indication

Dexketoprofen exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. It potently inhibits the enzyme cyclooxygenase resulting in prostaglandin synthesis inhibition.

Indication

• Pain
• Dysmenorrhea
• Rheumatic disorders

Precaution

The medicine should be used with caution in conditions mentioned below: - Allergic to any other medicines. - Kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease or fluid retention conditions. - Blood disorder, systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease.

Side Effects

• As with all medicines
• Dexketoprofen may cause some unwanted effects in some patients. These are described below and are characteristic of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: - Common (1 - 10%): nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• stomach pain or heartburn. - Uncommon (0.1 - 1%): sleep disorders
• nervousness
• headache
• dizziness
• vertigo
• palpitations
• constipation
• dry mouth
• flatulence
• skin rash
• fatigue
• hot flushes
• shivering
• general malaise. - Rare (0.01-0.1%): stomach ulceration
• gastric haemorrhage or perforation
• pins and needles
• high blood pressure
• water retention
• slowed breathing rate
• increased hepatic enzymes
• increased sweating. - Very rare / isolated cases (<0.01%): blurred vision
• ringing in the ear
• low blood pressure
• haematological reactions
• hepatic or renal damage
• dermatological and photosensitivity reactions
• bronchospasm or anaphylaxis. - In patients with systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease
• anti-inflammatory medicines may rarely cause isolated cases of fever
• headache and rigidity of the nape (back of the neck).

Contra indication

Dexketoprofen tablets are not recommended to use in patients who are: - Allergic to this product or any of its components, aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines. - Have suffered attacks of asthma, bronchospasm, acute rhinitis, nasal polyps, urticaria, angioedema (swollen face, eyes, lips, or tongue, or difficulty in breathing), after taking aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines. - Have or have previously suffered from a peptic ulcer or chronic gastro-intestinal disorders. - Have had previously gastro-intestinal haemorrhage (bleeding). - Have suffered from bronchial asthma. - Have severe heart failure, moderate to severe renal dysfunction or severely impaired hepatic function. - Have a bleeding disorder, a blood clotting disorder or taking an anticoagulant. - Pregnant or breast-feeding.

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: D

There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.