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Brand Name : Relafen
Generic Name : Nabumetone

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
Nabumetone belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other members of this class include ibuprofen (Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), naproxen (Aleve) and several others. These drugs are used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever , and inflammation. They work by reducing the levels of prostaglandins, chemicals produced by the body that are responsible for pain, fever and inflammation. NSAIDs block the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase), resulting in lower concentrations of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation, pain and fever are reduced. Since the response to different NSAIDs varies from patient to patient, it is not unusual for a doctor to try different NSAIDs for any given condition. The FDA approved nabumetone in December 1991. ...
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking nabumetone, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to nabumetone, aspirin or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention the medications listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section and any of the following: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), and trandolapril (Mavik); diuretics ('water pills'); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);oral medications for diabetes; phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek); and methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma, especially if you also have frequent stuffed or runny nose or nasal polyps (swelling of the lining of the nose); swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; or kidney or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, especially if you are in the last few months of your pregnancy, you plan to become pregnant, or you are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking nabumetone, call your doctor. ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Nabumetone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: diarrhea; constipation; gas or bloating; dizziness; headache; dry mouth; sores in the mouth; nervousness; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; increased sweating; ringing in the ears. Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms or those mentioned in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately. Do not take any more nabumetone until you speak to your doctor. unexpected weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes; lack of energy; loss of appetite; upset stomach; pain in the upper right part of the stomach; flu-like symptoms; fever; blisters; rash; itching; hives; swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, throat, arms, hands, feet ankles,or lower legs; difficulty breathing or swallowing; hoarseness; pale skin; fast heartbeat; cloudy, discolored, or bloody urine; back pain; difficult or painful urination. Nabumetone may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ...
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