All about the preparation Nimesulid and the features of its use

The drug nimesulide is classified as a non-steroidal drug , which has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic effect.

The use of nimesulide also indicates the presence of antioxidant properties of the drug.

Indications for use of the drug

In accordance with the instructions for use, Nimesulide is called upon to provide effective assistance to in the following diseases:

1. arthritis of various locations;
2. osteoarthritis and arthrosis;
3. of myalgia, arthralgia;
4. of enterosopathy;
5. bursitis, tendenitis;
6. post-traumatic pain;
7. postoperative pain;
8. headache and acute toothache;
9. pain of various origins;
10. algomenorrhea.

In this regard, the drug is taken with acute paroxysmal pain.

Contraindications to the use of nimesulide

Nimesulide is not indicated to all patients, there are absolute and relative contraindications.

Absolute contraindications :

• child's age( up to 12 years);
• gestation period;
• presence of bleeding and pathologies of ulcerative nature;
• asthma from aspirin;
• kidney failure;
• hepatic impairment.

Relative contraindications :

1. heart failure;
2. lactation period;
3. arterial hypertension.

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Possible side effects from the use of the drug

It is believed that the drug in question is tolerated well, but there are rare cases of the following manifestations:

• dizziness;
• drowsiness;
• headache;Heartburn and astralgia;
• nausea;
• hematuria;
• urticaria;
• oliguria;
• anaphylactic shock.

Interaction with other drugs

At the same time, there is no reliable data on the effect of the drug in question when combined with nimesulide and the following drugs: warfarin, furosemide, theophylline, antacids.

Overdose effect of nimesulide

If the drug is used excessively, may appear:

1. vomiting and nausea;
2. gastrointestinal bleeding;
3. lethargy and drowsiness;
4. respiratory depression;
5. anaphylactic shock;
6. acute renal failure.

There is no special antidote for the overdose of nimesulide, , however, in such cases, patients are prescribed gastric lavage, the use of activated charcoal and other active absorbents.

Forms of drug release

The drug nimesulide is available as:

• granules for the preparation of a suspension( for children);
• tablets;
• gel( for external use).

Average price for analogues of nimesulide

The modern pharmaceutical industry produces similar to preparations:

1. Aponil;
2. Auronym;
3. Mesulide;
4. Nimesil;
5. Nyz;
6. Nymph;
7. Prolid;
8. Nimulid et al.

Approximate price of for nimesulide:

• tablets - 12 pieces - 20-23 rubles;
• tablets - 20 pieces - 67-74 rubles;
• tablets - 30 pieces - 78-96 rubles;
• gel - 128-135 rubles.

Generalized reviews of

The drug reviews for nimesulide are very positive: there is a rapid drug effect that remains unchanged for a long time.

Among the reports there are reports that nimesulide affects the speed of psychomotor reactions and manifestations, therefore it is recommended to refrain from managing transport and other complex mechanisms.

Specific guidance for the use of

Every 14 days, liver samples should be monitored.

At the slightest deviation from the norm( jaundice, pruritus of the skin, abdominal pain), nimesulide is stopped and consulted by a doctor.