alpalide 100mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is alpalide 100mg tablet used for?
Aulin 100mg Tablet (Nimesulide) is used to treat PAIN ANALGESICS. It contains Nimesulide (100mg), which Selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), reducing prostaglandin synthes. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Nimesulide
- Manufacturer: Alpa Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alpalide 100mg tablet Uses & Benefits
๐ 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 (15-30ยฐC), protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), reducing prostaglandin synthesis.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alpalide 100mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alpalide 100mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Dyspepsia
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Rash
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Acute renal failure
- Anaphylaxis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Thrombocytopenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Pancreatitis
- Interstitial nephritis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ 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 |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Aspirin
- Methotrexate
- Lithium
- Anticoagulants
โก Moderate Interactions
- ACE inhibitors
- Diuretics
- Corticosteroids
- Antiplatelet agents
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Cimetidine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption but does not significantly affect bioavailability.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and hepatotoxicity.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to nimesulide or NSAIDs, active peptic ulcer, severe hepatic impairment, severe renal impairment, pregnancy (third trimester), lactation, children <12 years.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests, renal function, blood pressure, signs of GI bleeding.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Contraindicated; excreted in breast milk.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; no specific antidote; consider activated charcoal if recent ingestion.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for alpalide 100mg tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.