Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Flexilor 8mg Injection
Description:
Flexilor 8mg Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for short-term treatment of mild to moderate postoperative pain. It is usually given in cases where oral administration is unsuitable especially after a dental surgery.
Flexilor 8mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep receiving the medicine until the doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, flushing, insomnia, and injection site reactions. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Earlier using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers must consult with their doctors before using the medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Directions For Use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Flexilor
- Headache
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Warning & Precautions:
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Flexilor 8mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flexilor 8mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Flexilor 8mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Flexilor 8mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Flexilor 8mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Flexilor 8mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Flexilor 8mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flexilor 8mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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