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Arofen is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Arofen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Arofen depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Arofen as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Arofen are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Arofen has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Arofen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Arofen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Arofen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Arofen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Arofen, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Arofen is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Arofen is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Arofen safe for pregnant women?
Arofen can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Arofen safe during breastfeeding?
Arofen has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Arofen on the Kidneys?
Use of Arofen may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Arofen on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Arofen on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Arofen on the Heart?
Arofen can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Arofen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Arofen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Arofen habit forming or addictive?
Arofen is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Arofen does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Arofen is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Arofen for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Arofen
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Arofen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Arofen
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Arofen as it can have severe side effects.
Discontinuation of Arofen on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Arofen can be given in a toothache generally tooth pain occur due to infection so preferably it should be taken with a combination of antibiotics. Please consult the dentist before taking this medication.
No, Arofen does not cause sleepiness because prescribed Arofen has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of medication may lead to sleepiness, loss of consciousness, seizures, and mild depression.
Arofen is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
No, Arofen can't be taken at the same time until unless prescribed by your doctor because it can significantly reduce the bioavailability of amoxicillin due to which the effectiveness of amoxicillin will decrease.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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