Novanac Injection
Prescription Required
₹10.2
₹3.4/Injection
3 ml in 1 vial
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Medicine Overview of Novanac Injection
Uses of Novanac Injection
Novanac Injection is used in fever, headache, arthralgia, myalgia, dental pain, post operative pain, pain during menstruation, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout.
Side effects of Novanac Injection
Common
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Epigastric pain, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion.
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 drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
In Depth Information on Novanac Injection
Expert advice for Novanac Injection
- It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach.
- It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
- Novanac can raise a risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Warnings
Special precautions for Novanac Injection
Alcohol
CAUTION
Taking diclofenac with alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Novanac Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor....
+moreThere is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Novanac Injection is probably safe to use during lactation.
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Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
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Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Novanac Injection may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive....
+moreNovanac 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 wi
+moreth kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Novanac Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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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....
+moreRegular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended in patients with liver disease if this medicine is to be taken for a long time.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Twinease 200mg Tablet, Nyci 100mg Tablet, Niq 200mg Tablet DT, Hilid P Suspension
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Novanac NA Injection
Frequently asked questions for Diclofenac
Q. What is the difference between Novanac and naproxen?
In research studies, naproxen has been found to have lesser cardiovascular events like stroke and heart attack than Novanac. Another key variations naproxen may be more likely to be recommended for the treatment of inflammatory conditions in young patients as compared to Novanac.
Q. What is the difference between Novanac and ketoprofen?
Although both these agents are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), there is a subtle difference in the way they act. Ketoprofen blocks the Cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme without any preference for blocking of any one of this enzyme subtypes. Novanac has the preference to block COX-2 subtype of Cyclooxygenase enzyme. Blocking of COX reduces prostaglandins (chemicals naturally produced by the body that is responsible for pain and inflammation).
Q. Can Novanac be used along with warfarin?
No. Using Novanac together with warfarin can increase the risk of serious bleeding from the stomach (Higher than users of either drug alone). Inform your doctor before starting these medications.
Q. Are Novanac and ibuprofen same?
No. Novanac and Ibuprofen are different medicines but they both belong to the same class of drugs i.e. Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Both are commonly used as painkillers.
Yes. Novanac is a pain killer. In fact, it belongs to the class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is commonly used for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and spondylitis.
No, Novanac is not a narcotic. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.
Yes, Novanac can be taken with vitamins. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.
No, Novanac is not approved for the treatment of hepatitis. Hepatitis is a condition where the liver is inflamed. Novanac can, in fact, cause harm to the liver as a side effect.
Yes, Novanac is a pain killer. C-section is the short name for Cesarean Section which is an operative procedure to deliver the baby through the mother's abdomen and uterus. Novanac can be used to treat the pain that may occur after the operation.
Q. What is the difference between Novanac and baclofen?
Novanac is a pain killer. It belongs to the class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is commonly used for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and spondylitis. Baclofen is a depressant of the nervous system, used to relax the muscles and also used in to reduce pain. Baclofen is used for the treatment of spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis.
Q. What is the difference between Novanac and lidocaine?
Novanac is a pain killer. It belongs to the class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is commonly used for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and spondylitis. Lidocaine (also known as xylocaine and lignocaine) is a medication primarily used to numb tissue in a specific area before any surgical procedure and is also used to treat ventricular tachycardia (a condition where the beating rhythm of the heart gets disturbed.
Q. Which is the best choice between Novanac and aceclofenac?
The researcher has proved that aceclofenac is a better alternative to Novanac with fewer side effects, especially in the treatment of osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. Both Aceclofenac and Novanac are NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) and used as painkillers.
Q. Which is the best choice between Novanac and ibuprofen for back pain?
Both Novanac and Ibuprofen can be used for back pain. Currently, there are not many studies which can identify the best treatment between the these two agents.
Q. Which is the best choice between Novanac and ibuprofen for a toothache?
Both Novanac and Ibuprofen can be used for toothache. Currently, there are not many studies which can identify the best treatment between the these two agents. However according to one study, a combination of Novanac with paracetamol has been found to be better then a combination of Ibuprofen and paracetamol.
Q. What is the difference between Novanac and meloxicam?
Meloxicam has been found to have fewer gastrointestinal side effects than Novanac and its use is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke.
Q. Can I take Novanac along with misoprostol?
Yes. It can be taken together. Misoprostol protects the stomach from irritating gastric effects of Novanac. The combination of medication is used to treat arthritis in patients at high risk of getting stomach/intestinal ulcers and complications from the ulcers (such as bleeding).
Q. Can I take Novanac while I am on thyroxine?
Yes, Novanac can be taken with thyroxine. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.
Since Novanac has been shown to have blood thinning effects, it can increase the risk of bleeding. Therefore, it is stopped before surgery to prevent excessive loss of blood.
Novanac should not be used if there is an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity) to it, or other pain killers, active ulcer in the stomach, bleeding from the stomach, history of severe heart failure, liver failure, kidney failure and or heart attack.
Yes. Novanac can sometime cause reversible infertility. Novanac by its mechanism of action, may delay or prevent rupture of ovarian follicles, which has been associated with reversible infertility in some women. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Novanac can cause damage to the lining cells of the stomach by several mechanisms, including the irritant effect on the cells, breaking of the protective barrier properties of lining cells, suppression of prostaglandin production of the stomach, reduction of stomach mucosal blood flow and interference with the repair of superficial injury of the stomach lining.
Some patients with asthma are hypersensitive to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) like aspirin which can lead to acute attacks of asthma. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Yes, Novanac has been found to be effective to reduce back pain. Novanac is a pain killer that belongs to the NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory) class. Other NSAIDs have also been found to be useful in back pain eg. Ibuprofen and Naproxen.
Yes, Novanac can reduce fever. However, commonly used to reduce the pain, particularly that which is seen with Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing spondylitis.
Sore throat is mostly caused by bacteria so antibiotics are given to treat a sore throat whereas Novanac is a pain killer so it can be given in cases of throat pain associated with it but only under the prescription of a doctor.
Novanac can be used to treat the pain associated with urinary tract infection (UTI) but for complete treatment, a course of antibiotics will be required.
Novanac is not known to cause sedation. There have been rare, an isolated case report of sedation with the drug.
Yes,Novanac can be used to relieve the pain due to kidney stones. However, there is also a risk of kidney damage with Novanac as its side effect. It is advised not to take Novanac for a prolonged time for this condition without adequate monitoring.
Yes, Novanac is commonly used for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and spondylitis.It belongs to the class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). .
Q. Can I use Novanac with diuretics?
No, Novanac should not be used with diuretics. Novanac reduces the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides diuretics in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.
Q. Can I use Novanac with mifepristone?
These drugs should not be used together as the effect of mifepristone may be lowered by Novanac. Mifepristone is used for medical abortion.
Q. Can I use Novanac with lithium?
No.These drugs should not be used together as Novanac increases the blood levels of lithium which may further increase the side effects.
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Substitutes for Novanac
No substitutes found for this medicine
