alpalide 100mg tablet
What is alpalide 100mg tablet used for?
This medicine contains Nimesulide (100mg) and is used to treat PAIN ANALGESICS. Selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), reducing prostaglandin synthesis.. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Nimesulide
- Manufacturer: Alpa Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category A
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 alpalide 100mg tablet Uses & Benefits
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Nimesulide |
| Brand Name | Aulin 100mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Alpa Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | NSAID's-Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Others) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (15-30°C), protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), reducing prostaglandin synthesis.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take alpalide 100mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of alpalide 100mg tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Aspirin | Major | Increased risk of GI ulceration and bleeding |
| Methotrexate | Major | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium levels and toxicity |
| Anticoagulants | Major | Enhanced anticoagulant effect |
| ACE inhibitors | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| Diuretics | Moderate | Reduced diuretic effect and increased nephrotoxicity risk |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Increased risk of GI ulceration |
| Antiplatelet agents | Moderate | Increased bleeding risk |
| Antacids | Minor | Slight delay in absorption |
| Cimetidine | Minor | Possible increased nimesulide levels |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Aspirin
- Methotrexate
- Lithium
- Anticoagulants
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- ACE inhibitors
- Diuretics
- Corticosteroids
- Antiplatelet agents
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and hepatotoxicity.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to nimesulide or NSAIDs, active peptic ulcer, severe hepatic impairment, severe renal impairment, pregnancy (third trimester), lactation, children
🤱 Lactation Safety
Contraindicated; excreted in breast milk.
💊 Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; no specific antidote; consider activated charcoal if recent ingestion.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.