Dosage of Bi alcofan in details
Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) and Oruvail and other treatment options before deciding to use Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) and Oruvail. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals.
After observing the response to initial therapy with Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) and Oruvail, the dose and frequency should be adjusted to suit an individual patients needs.
Concomitant use of Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) and Oruvail is not recommended.
If minor side effects appear, they may disappear at a lower dose which may still have an adequate therapeutic effect. If well tolerated but not optimally effective, the dosage may be increased. Individual patients may show a better response to 300 mg of Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) daily as compared to 200 mg, although in well-controlled clinical trials patients on 300 mg did not show greater mean effectiveness. They did, however, show an increased frequency of upper- and lower-GI distress and headaches. It is of interest that women also had an increased frequency of these adverse effects compared to men. When treating patients with 300 mg/day, the physician should observe sufficient increased clinical benefit to offset potential increased risk.
In patients with mildly impaired renal function, the maximum recommended total daily dose of Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) or Oruvail is 150 mg. In patients with a more severe renal impairment (GFR less than 25 mL/min/1.73 m or end-stage renal impairment), the maximum total daily dose of Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) or Oruvail should not exceed 100 mg.
In elderly patients, renal function may be reduced with apparently normal serum creatinine and/or BUN levels. Therefore, it is recommended that the initial dosage of Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) or Oruvail should be reduced for patients over 75 years of age.
It is recommended that for patients with impaired liver function and serum albumin concentration less than 3.5 g/dL, the maximum initial total daily dose of Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) or Oruvail should be 100 mg. All patients with metabolic impairment, particularly those with both hypoalbuminemia and reduced renal function, may have increased levels of free (biologically active) Bi alcofan and should be closely monitored. The dosage may be increased to the range recommended for the general population, if necessary, only after good individual tolerance has been ascertained.
Because hypoalbuminemia and reduced renal function both increase the fraction of free drug (biologically active form), patients who have both conditions may be at greater risk of adverse effects. Therefore, it is recommended that such patients also be started on lower doses of Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) or Oruvail and closely monitored.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
The recommended starting dose of Bi alcofan in otherwise healthy patients is for Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) 75 mg three times or 50 mg four times a day, or for Oruvail 200 mg administered once a day. Smaller doses of Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) or Oruvail should be utilized initially in small individuals or in debilitated or elderly patients. The recommended maximum daily dose of Bi alcofan is 300 mg/day for Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) or 200 mg/day for Oruvail.
Dosages higher than 300 mg/day of Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) or 200 mg/day of Oruvail are not recommended because they have not been studied. Concomitant use of Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) and Oruvail is not recommended. Relatively smaller people may need smaller doses.
As with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the predominant adverse effects of Bi alcofan are gastrointestinal. To attempt to minimize these effects, physicians may wish to prescribe that Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) or Oruvail be taken with antacids, food, or milk. Although food delays the absorption of both formulations, in most of the clinical trials Bi alcofan was taken with food or milk.
Physicians may want to make specific recommendations to patients about when they should take Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) or Oruvail in relation to food and/or what patients should do if they experience minor GI symptoms associated with either formulation.
Management of Pain and Dysmenorrhea
The usual dose of Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) recommended for mild-to-moderate pain and dysmenorrhea is 25 to 50 mg every 6 to 8 hours as necessary. A smaller dose should be utilized initially in small individuals, in debilitated or elderly patients, or in patients with renal or liver disease. A larger dose may be tried if the patients response to a previous dose was less than satisfactory, but doses above 75 mg have not been shown to give added analgesia. Daily doses above 300 mg are not recommended because they have not been adequately studied. Because of its typical nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug-side-effect profile, including as its principal adverse effect GI side effects, higher doses of Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) should be used with caution and patients receiving them observed carefully.
Oruvail is not recommended for use in treating acute pain because of its extended-release characteristics.
How supplied
Bi alcofan® (Bi alcofan) Capsules are available as follows:
25 mg, NDC 0008-4186, dark-green and red capsule marked WYETH 4186 on one side and Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) 25 on the reverse side, in bottles of 100 capsules.
50 mg, NDC 0008-4181, dark-green and light-green capsule marked WYETH 4181 on one side and Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) 50 on the reverse side, in bottles of 100 capsules.
75 mg, NDC 0008-4187, dark-green and white capsule marked WYETH 4187 on one side and Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) 75 on the reverse side, in bottles of 100 and 500 capsules and in Redipak® cartons of 100 each containing 10 blister strips of 10 capsules.
Oruvail® (Bi alcofan) Extended-Release Capsules are available as follows:
100 mg, NDC 0008-0821, opaque pink and dark-green capsule marked with two radial bands and ORUVAIL 100 in bottles of 100 capsules.
150 mg, NDC 0008-0822, opaque pink and light-green capsule marked with two radial bands and ORUVAIL 150 in bottles of 100 capsules.
200 mg, NDC 0008-0690, opaque pink and off-white capsule marked with two radial bands and ORUVAIL 200 in bottles of 100 capsules and in Redipak® cartons each containing 10 blister strips of 10 capsules.
Keep tightly closed.
Store at room temperature, approximately 25° C (77° F).
Dispense in a tight container.
Oruvail capsules should be protected from direct light and excessive heat and humidity.
The appearance of these capsules is a registered trademark of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
By arrangement with Rhone-Poulenc Rorer France.
Bi alcofan (Bi alcofan) Capsules manufactured and distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Oruvail Capsules distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19101
Rev 07/05
FDA rev date: 01/18/06
What other drugs will affect Bi alcofan?
Tell your doctor if you are taking an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or venlafaxine (Effexor). Taking any of these drugs with Bi alcofan may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.
Before taking Bi alcofan, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
- cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune);
- lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);
- methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);
- probenecid (Benemid);
- a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin), or an anti-platelet medication such as clopidogrel (Plavix), dipyridamole (Persantine), ticlopidine (Ticlid), and others;
- steroids (prednisone and others);
- aspirin, or other NSAIDs such as diclofenac (Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene), and others.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Bi alcofan. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Bi alcofan interactions
The following drug interactions were studied with Bi alcofan doses of 200 mg/day. The possibility of increased interaction should be kept in mind when Bi alcofan doses greater than 50 mg as a single dose or 200 mg of Bi alcofan per day are used concomitantly with highly bound drugs.
1. Antacids: Concomitant administration of magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide does not interfere with the rate or extent of the absorption of Bi alcofan administered as Bi alcofan.
2. Aspirin: Bi alcofan does not alter aspirin absorption; however, in a study of 12 normal subjects, concurrent administration of aspirin decreased Bi alcofan protein binding and increased Bi alcofan plasma clearance from 0.07 L/kg/h without aspirin to 0.11 L/kg/h with aspirin. The clinical significance of these changes has not been adequately studied. Therefore, concurrent use of aspirin and Bi alcofan is not recommended.
3. Diuretic: Hydrochlorothiazide, given concomitantly with Bi alcofan, produces a reduction in urinary potassium and chloride excretion compared to hydrochlorothiazide alone. Patients taking diuretics are at a greater risk of developing renal failure secondary to a decrease in renal blood flow caused by prostaglandin inhibition.
4. Digoxin: In a study in 12 patients with congestive heart failure where Bi alcofan and digoxin were concomitantly administered, Bi alcofan did not alter the serum levels of digoxin.
5. Warfarin: In a short-term controlled study in 14 normal volunteers, Bi alcofan did not significantly interfere with the effect of warfarin on prothrombin time. Bleeding from a number of sites may be a complication of warfarin treatment and GI bleeding a complication of Bi alcofan treatment. Because prostaglandina play an important role in hemostasis and Bi alcofan has an effect on platelet function as well, concurent therapy with Bi alcofan and warfarin requires close monitoring of patients on both drugs.
6. Probenecid: Probenecid increases both free and bound Bi alcofan by reducing the plasma clearance of Bi alcofan to about one-third, as well as decreasing its protein binding. Therefore, the combination of Bi alcofan and probenecid is not recommended.
7. Methotrexate: Bi alcofan, like other NSAIDs, may cause changes in the elimination of methotrexate leading to elevated serum levels of the drug and increased toxicity.
8. Lithium: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents have been reported to increase steadystate plasma lithium levels. It is recommended that plasma lithium levels be monitored when Bi alcofan is coadministered with lithium.
DRUG/LABORATORY TEST INTERACTIONS: EFFECT ON BLOOD COAGULATION
Bi alcofan decreases platelet adhesion and aggregation. Therefore, it can prolong bleeding time by approximately 3 to 4 minutes from baseline values. There is no significant change in platelet count, prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time, or thrombin time.
References
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- MeSH. "Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/68... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- European Chemicals Agency - ECHA. "Ketoprofen: The information provided here is aggregated from the "Notified classification and labelling" from ECHA's C&L Inventory. ". https://echa.europa.eu/information-o... (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Bi alcofan are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Bi alcofan. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
6 consumers reported frequency of use
How frequently do I need to take Bi alcofan?It was reported by ndrugs.com website users that Bi alcofan should ideally be taken Once in a day as the most common frequency of the Bi alcofan. You should you adhere strictly to the instructions and guidelines provided by your doctor on how frequently this Bi alcofan should be taken. Get another patient's view on how frequent the capsule should be used by clicking here.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 3 | 50.0% | |
| Twice in a day | 2 | 33.3% | |
| 3 times in a day | 1 | 16.7% | |
3 consumers reported doses
What doses of Bi alcofan drug you have used?The drug can be in various doses. Most anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive drugs, pain killers, or antibiotics are in different low and high doses and prescribed by the doctors depending on the severity and demand of the condition suffered by the patient. In our reports, ndrugs.com website users used these doses of Bi alcofan drug in following percentages. Very few drugs come in a fixed dose or a single dose. Common conditions, like fever, have almost the same doses, e.g., [acetaminophen, 500mg] of drug used by the patient, even though it is available in various doses.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 51-100mg | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 101-200mg | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 1-5mg | 1 | 33.3% | |
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