Relafen - Nabumetone

Nabumetone (Relafen) Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox) Oxaprozin (Daypro, Daypro ALTA) Piroxicam (Feldene) Sulindac (Clinoril) Tohnetin (Tolectin)... 

Nabumetone (Relafen) has antiinflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic properties. It is converted by liver enzymes to an active metabolite that is a potent COX inhibitor. Although nabumetone shares many of the adverse effects of other NSAIDs, it appears to produce a lower incidence of GI ulceration. 

Nabumetone Relafen Effective as analgesic/anti-inflammatory agent with fewer side effects than most NSAIDs. 

Nabumetone [Relafen] Initially 1000 mg/d in a single dose or 2 divided doses. Can be increased to 1500-2000 mg/d in 2 divided doses if needed... 

Problem 23,28 Nabumetone is a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory agent sold under the brand name of Relafen. 

Nabumetone. Nabumetone. 4-(6-mcthoxy-2-naphthyl)-2-butanone (Relafen), serves os a pmdnig to its aetive metabolite. 6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid. Like the other aryla-cetic acid drugs, it is used in short- ur long-term management of RA and OA. It is available as tablets (500 and 750 mg), with a recommended. single daily dose of 1.000 mg. 

Clinical trials with nabumetone (Relafen) have indicated substantial efficacy in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, with a relatively low incidence of side effects. The dose typically is 1000 mg given once daily. The drug also has off-label use in the short-term treatment of soft-tissue injuries. 

Nabumetone (Relafen), a COX-2 inhibitor, to a client receiving digoxin (Lanoxin). 

Ibuprofen Advil, Medipren, Motrin, Nuprin, Rufen, Trendar Indomethacin Indocid, Novomethacin Ketoprofen Oradis, Oruvail Ketorolac tromethamine Toradol Nabumetone Relafen Naproxen Naprosyn... 

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