ACECLOFENAC

 ACECLOFENAC

BRAND NAME:- ACECLO,DOLOKIND 100mg tab ,200mg SR tab.

Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).

ACECLOFENAC is  a moderately COX-2 selective congener of diclofenac having similar properties. It is an analgesic antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drug, enhancement of glycosaminoglycan synthesis may confer chondroprotective property to ACECLOFENAC.

 It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). 

MECHANISM & PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:-

 IT inhibits PG synthesis and is some what COX-2 selective . The antiplatelet action is not appreciable due to sparing of COX-1 . It also does not block the cardioprotective effect of low dose aspirin. Neutrophil chemotaxis and superoxide production at the inflammatory site are reduced.

It well absorbed orally,99% protein bound , metabolized and excreted both in urine and bile. The plasma t½ is ~ 2 hours . However it had good tissue penetrability and concentration in synovial fluid is maintained for 3 times longer period than in plasma,exerting extended therapeutic action in joints.

USE:- as a analgesic antipyretic, anti-inflammatory action .

Aceclofenac is used for pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. 

SIDE EFFECTS:- Vomiting, Stomach pain/epigastric pain, Nausea, Indigestion, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Loss of appetite .

DOSE:- 100mg BD