|
Drug Overview
Surgam belongs to the family of drugs known as an Antirheumatic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) medicine and commonly used for the treatment or prevention of the symptoms of inflammation and eases mild to moderate pain. Surgam is also used to reduce fever and relieves the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (rheumatism), osteoarthritis, menstrual cramps or premenstrual pain and swelling. Surgam works by blocking the action of a substance in the body known as Prostaglandins.
Surgam is more useful medicine for the treatment and relief of those patients who suffered to the problems of the symptoms of gout attacks, bursitis, tendinitis, sprains, strains, or other injuries.
Surgam always takes under doctor’s guidance. The recommended dose of Surgam will be different for different patients, according to the requirements of each patient; you continue to take it for as long as your doctor prescribes. If you can not tolerate the recommended dosage, your doctor can prescribe a dose that sufficient for you. Take Surgam exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Surgam is also available in generic form known as tiaprofenic. Surgam is being manufactured by Aventis Pharmaceuticals and is available in 200mg and 300 mg tablets. Surgam may also be used for relieves other conditions that determined by your doctor or consultant.
Effects - How it works in the body
Surgam belongs to the family of drugs known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) medicine and commonly used for the treatment or prevention of the symptoms of inflammation and eases mild to moderate pain. Surgam is also used to reduce fever and relieves the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (rheumatism), osteoarthritis, menstrual cramps or premenstrual pain and swelling. Surgam is works by blocking the action of a substance in the body called cyclo-oxygenase. Cyclo-oxygenase is an enzyme involved in the production of chemicals in the body as prostaglandins. Prostaglandins cause pain, swelling and inflammation. By blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase, Surgam stops the production of these inflammatory prostaglandins, and therefore reduces inflammation and pain. Surgam decreases fever by adjusting the body's thermostat in the brain. Surgam blocks production and release of chemicals that cause pain and inflammation.
Side effects
Possible side effects that occurs during the uses of Surgam:
- Allergic reactions
- Headache
- Bleeding from rectum
- Bladder pain
- Bloody or cloudy urine
- Problem with urination
- Burning or painful urination
- Change in urine color or odor
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Loss of bladder control
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
- Forgetfulness
- Mental depression
- Cough or hoarseness
- Decreased hearing
- Eye pain
- Irritation
- Dryness
- Hallucinations
- Hives
- Itching of skin
- Increased blood pressure
- Irritated tongue
- Light-colored stools
- Muscle cramps, pain, or weakness
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Swelling of lips or tongue
- Painful glands
- Unexplained runny nose or sneezing
- Unusually heavy vaginal bleeding
- Weight gain
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Yellowing of the eyes or skin
Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, so its your responsibilities that tell your doctor or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also you tell your doctor or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or addicted to illegal drugs. These may affect the working mechanism of Surgam. In these cases, your doctor may change the dose or teach precautions may be necessary. Therefore when you are taking Surgam, it is most important that your doctor or health care professional know if you are taking any of the following or other drugs:
- Alcohol
- Alendronate
- Anti-inflammatory drugs (other NSAIDS, Prednisone)
- Aspirin and Aspirin-like medicines
- Cidofovir
- Cyclosporine
- Entecavir
- Lithium
- Medicines for high blood pressure
- Medicines that affect platelets
- Medicines that treat or prevent blood clots such as warfarin and other 'blood thinners'
- Methotrexate
- Pemetrexed
- Water pills (diuretics)
Counterindications
You shouldn’t use this medicine without consultation of doctor if you have an allergy to Surgam or any other ingredients of this medicine.
You shouldn’t use Surgam without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem liver disease.
You shouldn’t use Surgam without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of Kidney disease.
You shouldn’t use Surgam without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of heart disease or blood disorders.
You shouldn’t use Surgam without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of anemia.
You shouldn’t use Surgam without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of stomach or duodenal ulcers.
You shouldn’t use Surgam without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of ulcerative colitis.
You shouldn’t use Surgam without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of high blood pressure or Parkinson's disease.
You shouldn’t use Surgam without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
You shouldn’t use Surgam without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of Diabetes mellitus.
You shouldn’t use Surgam without consultation of doctor if you are pregnant or plan to be pregnant.
You shouldn’t use Surgam without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to breastfeeding.
Similar drugs
- Actron
- Oruvail
- Ketoprofen
- Anadin tablets
- Arthrofen
- Brexidol
- Caprin
- Defanac
- Dicloflex
- Diclomax
- Diclozip
- Feldene
- Froben
- Indolar SR
- Indomod
- Mobiflex
- Pacifene
- Rhumalgan CR
- Solpaflex
- Voltarol
Major drug Manufacturers
- Aventis Pharmaceuticals
- Florizel Pharmaceuticals
- Hoechst Marion Roussel Pharmaceuticals
- Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals
- Hoffmann-La Roche Limited, Canada
- Merck Pharmaceuticals
- Bayer Pharmaceuticals
- Wyeth Consumer Healthcare
- Ashbourne Pharmaceuticals
- Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals
- Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
- Abbott Laboratories
- Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
From where can one get Surgam?
Anyone can buy Surgam from Online Canadian Pharmacy, which is available at a discounted price, 50% off, in Canada, and the best way to get Surgam is by logging on to http://www.canadiandrugswholesale.com for online orders. This pharmacy provides you with drugs at cheap and affordable prices. One can order the medicine and pay through VISA, MasterCard or international money order.
Why to buy Surgam drug from Canada?
It is cheaper to buy Surgam from Online Canadian Pharmacy, because Canadian government regulates the prices of Surgam and also because of the very common reason of exchange rate. Since, the Canadian dollar is cheaper as compared to the US Dollars, so one can buy more Surgam from Canada, there by saving a lot of money.
|