Novanac Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat pain, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and acute musculoskeletal injuries. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible.

Novanac Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke. Please consult your doctor in case any injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness are observed.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, limb discomfort, and injection site reactions. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.

Uses of Novanac Injection

Pain relief

Benefits of Novanac Injection

In Pain relief

Novanac Injection belongs to a group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is given as an injection by your healthcare provider and should not be self-administered.

Side effects of Novanac Injection

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

Common side effects of Novanac

Nausea
Limb pain
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Novanac Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Novanac Injection works

Novanac Injection is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Safety Advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Novanac Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Novanac 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.

Breastfeeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Novanac Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Novanac Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Novanac Injection may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Novanac Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Novanac Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Novanac Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Novanac Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended in patients with liver disease if this medicine is to be taken for a long time.

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Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Novanac Injection to relieve pain and inflammation.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Novanac Injection as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylacetic acid Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Novanac with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Nimesulide

Brand(s): Nimsun, Abinim, Nimulis

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Oxyphenbutazone

Brand(s): Oxy Triactin, Sioril

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Metamizole

Brand(s): Pyregin, Alpagin, Novalgin RC

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Patient Concerns

I have frozen shoulder after stroke. What to do

Vipul Aggarwal

Intra articluar injection can be given for pain relief

I am suffering from tennis elbow for last 2 months please give guidance about it.Its on my left hand knee.Doctor suggest me to take completely ten days and give me some medicines and tube.He says me it's a very long time treatment.please give guidance how to kill tennis elbow complentely

Vipul Aggarwal

Dont do anythin that causes painStart with eccenteric loading exercisesIf no relief within 3 weeks consider an injection

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FAQs

Q. How should Novanac Injection injection be administered?

Novanac Injection injection should only be given by a healthcare professional. It can be given deep into the muscle (intramuscularly), preferably in buttock, under the skin (subcutaneously), or directly into a vein (intravenously) as a bolus and not as infusion. The dose should not exceed the prescribed quantity and injection should not be given for more than 2 days.

Q. What is the most important information I need to know about Novanac Injection?

It is important to know that Novanac Injection may increase your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. The risk is more if you take higher doses and have been using the medicine for a longer time. Also, taking Novanac Injection may cause ulcers, bleeding, or holes in your stomach and intestine. These problems may happen without warning symptoms at any time during treatment and may even cause death. Therefore, if you encounter any such problems, consult your doctor immediately.

Q. Is Novanac Injection a good painkiller?

Novanac Injection is effective in relieving pain and inflammation. It is used for various sorts of pain such as sprains, strains and other injuries. It is also helpful in various types of arthritis, gout, pain and inflammation following surgery.

Q. Can Novanac Injection hurt your kidneys?

Long-term use and high doses of Novanac Injection may cause renal problems such as protein or blood in urine and painful urination. Patients who are at maximum risk of developing kidney problems include people who are dehydrated, have heart failure, impaired kidney function, hypertension, elderly, who are on medicines which cause excess urination (diuretics), or medicines which have significant impact on kidney function. Hence, for such patients kidney function monitoring is recommended.

Q. Does Novanac Injection make you drowsy?

Novanac Injection can cause drowsiness and also dizziness, fatigue (tiredness) and visual disturbances. However, it is not very common and may not affect everyone. If you experience these symptoms avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.

Q. Can Novanac Injection be taken during pregnancy?

You should not take Novanac Injection during the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may cause harmful effects on your baby. Use of Novanac Injection can also lead to reduced labor (premature delivery). Hence, it is advised to avoid using Novanac Injection during the first 6 months of pregnancy also. In some cases, Novanac Injection may be prescribed in pregnant women only if the benefits outweigh the risks involved with its use in pregnant women. If not sure, consult your doctor regarding its use.

Q. Does Novanac Injection get you high?

No, Novanac Injection does not get you high. It does not have an abuse potential (drug-seeking behavior) and does not cause physical or psychological dependence. However, if you do not feel well, consult your doctor.

Q. Is Novanac Injection a narcotic?

No, Novanac Injection is not a narcotic. It belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) group of medicines.

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Country of Origin: India

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