Nimulid

Nimulid: properties, applications and side effects

Nimulid is an anti-inflammatory drug that is used to treat various diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The drug is produced in India by Panacea Biotek and is one of the most popular drugs in the world.

Nimulide belongs to the group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and contains the active substance nimesulide. The drug is available in various dosage forms: tablets, transdermal gel, oral suspension and lingual tablets.

Nimulid is used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, osteoarthrosis, bursitis, tendinitis, pain and inflammatory processes arising from injuries, in the postoperative period, gynecological and infectious-inflammatory diseases. In addition, the drug can be used to treat many other diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including articular syndrome with rheumatism and exacerbation of gout, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis with radicular syndrome, radiculitis, inflammatory damage to ligaments, tendons, bursitis , sciatica, lumbago, as well as for the treatment of muscle pain of rheumatic and non-rheumatic origin and post-traumatic inflammation of soft tissues and the musculoskeletal system, including damage and ruptures of ligaments and bruises.

However, before using the drug, it is necessary to take into account its contraindications and side effects. Nimulid is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity, gastric and duodenal ulcers in the acute stage, severe liver and kidney dysfunction, bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, type 2 diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, congestive heart failure, pregnancy and lactation. It is also not recommended to use the drug in children under 12 years of age.

Side effects that may occur when using Nimulid may include headache, dizziness, drowsiness; very rarely - thrombocytopenia; nausea, heartburn, stomach pain, tarry stools, melena; petechiae, purpura; oliguria; allergic reactions (exanthema, erythema, urticaria). When using the drug Nimulid, you should be careful and consult your doctor if any undesirable effects occur.

In general, Nimulid is an effective anti-inflammatory drug that can be prescribed by a doctor to treat various diseases of the musculoskeletal system. However, before you start using the drug, you must consult your doctor, become familiar with the contraindications and possible side effects, and follow the recommendations for dosage and duration of treatment.