camflex-p 8mg/500mg tablet
What is camflex-p 8mg/500mg tablet used for?
Altra P 4mg/325mg Tablet (Lornoxicam + Paracetamol) is used to treat PAIN ANALGESICS. It contains Lornoxicam (8mg) + Paracetamol (500mg), which Lornoxicam inhibits COX-1 and COX-2, reducing prostaglandin synthesis; Paracetam. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Lornoxicam + Paracetamol
- Manufacturer: Quest Pharmaceuticals
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ camflex-p 8mg/500mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Acute pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, dental pain, dysmenorrhea.
Off-label uses: Migraine, postoperative pain.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Lornoxicam + Paracetamol |
| Brand Name | Altra P 4mg/325mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Quest Pharmaceuticals |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | NSAID + Analgesic/Antipyretic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Lornoxicam inhibits COX-1 and COX-2, reducing prostaglandin synthesis; Paracetamol inhibits COX in the CNS, reducing pain and fever.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take camflex-p 8mg/500mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of camflex-p 8mg/500mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Dyspepsia
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Somnolence
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- GI bleeding
- Peptic ulcer
- Renal failure
- Hepatotoxicity
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Blood dyscrasias
- Anaphylaxis
- Pancreatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Methotrexate | Major | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium levels |
| Aspirin | Major | Increased GI ulceration risk |
| Other NSAIDs | Major | Additive GI and renal toxicity |
| ACE inhibitors | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| Diuretics | Moderate | Reduced diuretic effect |
| Anticoagulants | Moderate | Increased bleeding risk |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Increased GI ulceration risk |
| Antacids | Minor | Reduced absorption of lornoxicam |
| Cholestyramine | Minor | Reduced absorption of lornoxicam |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Methotrexate
- Lithium
- Aspirin
- Other NSAIDs
โก Moderate Interactions
- ACE inhibitors
- Diuretics
- Anticoagulants
- Corticosteroids
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Cholestyramine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption of lornoxicam; paracetamol absorption unaffected.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with chronic alcohol use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, active peptic ulcer, severe hepatic/renal impairment, third trimester pregnancy, history of asthma with NSAIDs.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function, renal function, blood pressure, signs of GI bleeding.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Lornoxicam: Not recommended; Paracetamol: Safe in usual doses.
๐ Overdose Management
Paracetamol: N-acetylcysteine; Lornoxicam: supportive care, activated charcoal.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
โญ User Reviews
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.