Reactin 100 SR Tablet
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Manufactured By Cipla Ltd
Composition Diclofenac (100mg)
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Taking diclofenac with alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
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A: No. Using Reactin together with warfarin can increase the risk of serious bleeding from the stomach (Higher than users of either drug alone). Inform your doctor before starting these medications.
Q: Is Reactin a painkiller?
A: Yes. Reactin is a pain killer. In fact, it belongs to the class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is commonly used for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and spondylitis.
Q: Is Reactin a narcotic?
A: No, Reactin is not a narcotic. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.
Q: Can I use Reactin along with vitamins?
A: Yes, Reactin can be taken with vitamins. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.
Q: Can Reactin be used for the treatment of hepatitis?
A: No, Reactin is not approved for the treatment of hepatitis. Hepatitis is a condition where the liver is inflamed. Reactin can, in fact, cause harm to the liver as a side effect.
Q: Can Reactin be used after C-section?
A: Yes, Reactin is a pain killer. C-section is the short name for Cesarean Section which is an operative procedure to deliver the baby through the mother's abdomen and uterus. Reactin can be used to treat the pain that may occur after the operation.
Q: Can I take Reactin along with misoprostol?
A: Yes. It can be taken together. Misoprostol protects the stomach from irritating gastric effects of Reactin. The combination of medication is used to treat arthritis in patients at high risk of getting stomach/intestinal ulcers and complications from the ulcers (such as bleeding).
Q: Can I take Reactin while I am on thyroxine?
A: Yes, Reactin can be taken with thyroxine. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.
Q: Why Reactin should be stopped before surgery?
A: Since Reactin has been shown to have blood thinning effects, it can increase the risk of bleeding. Therefore, it is stopped before surgery to prevent excessive loss of blood.
Q: What are the contraindications for Reactin?
A: Reactin should not be used if there is an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity) to it, or other pain killers, active ulcer in the stomach, bleeding from the stomach, history of severe heart failure, liver failure, kidney failure and or heart attack.
Q: Can Reactin affect the chance of conceiving?
A: Yes. Reactin can sometime cause reversible infertility. Reactin by its mechanism of action, may delay or prevent rupture of ovarian follicles, which has been associated with reversible infertility in some women. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q: Why does Reactin cause an ulcer?
A: Reactin can cause damage to the lining cells of the stomach by several mechanisms, including the irritant effect on the cells, breaking of the protective barrier properties of lining cells, suppression of prostaglandin production of the stomach, reduction of stomach mucosal blood flow and interference with the repair of superficial injury of the stomach lining.
Q: Why is Reactin contraindicated in asthma?
A: Some patients with asthma are hypersensitive to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) like aspirin which can lead to acute attacks of asthma. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q: Is Reactin good for back pain?
A: Yes, Reactin has been found to be effective to reduce back pain. Reactin is a pain killer that belongs to the NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory) class. Other NSAIDs have also been found to be useful in back pain eg. Ibuprofen and Naproxen.
Q: Can I use Reactin during my fever treatment?
A: Yes, Reactin can reduce fever. However, commonly used to reduce the pain, particularly that which is seen with Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing spondylitis.
Q: Can I use Reactin to treat a sore throat?
A: Sore throat is mostly caused by bacteria so antibiotics are given to treat a sore throat whereas Reactin is a pain killer so it can be given in cases of throat pain associated with it but only under the prescription of a doctor.
Q: Can I use Reactin to treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?
A: Reactin can be used to treat the pain associated with urinary tract infection (UTI) but for complete treatment, a course of antibiotics will be required.
Q: Can Reactin cause sedation?
A: Reactin is not known to cause sedation. There have been rare, an isolated case report of sedation with the drug.
Q: Can I take Reactin for kidney stones?
A: Yes,Reactin can be used to relieve the pain due to kidney stones. However, there is also a risk of kidney damage with Reactin as its side effect. It is advised not to take Reactin for a prolonged time for this condition without adequate monitoring.
Q: Can I use Reactin for the treatment of arthritis?
A: Yes, Reactin is commonly used for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and spondylitis.It belongs to the class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). .
Q: Can I use Reactin with diuretics?
A: No, Reactin should not be used with diuretics. Reactin reduces the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides diuretics in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.
Q: Can I use Reactin with mifepristone?
A: These drugs should not be used together as the effect of mifepristone may be lowered by Reactin. Mifepristone is used for medical abortion.
Q: Can I use Reactin with lithium?
A: No.These drugs should not be used together as Reactin increases the blood levels of lithium which may further increase the side effects.
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