Nimesulide

Chemical formula: C₁₃H₁₂N₂O₅S  Molecular mass: 308.31 g/mol  PubChem compound: 4495

Therapeutic indications

Nimesulide is indicated for:

Acute pain

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

Acute pain

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Osteoarthritis

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

Osteoarthritis

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Primary dysmenorrhea

Population group: women, only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 - 65 years old)

Primary dysmenorrhea

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Tendinitis

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

Tendinitis

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Sprain

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

Sprain of ligament

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Contraindications

Nimesulide is contraindicated in the following cases:

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Lactation

Lactation

Active peptic ulceration

Peptic ulcer

Active gastro-intestinal (GI) bleeding

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage

Bleeding

Bleeding

Blood coagulation disorder

Blood coagulation disorder

Severe heart failure

Heart failure New York Heart Assosiation Class IV

Severe renal failure

at least one of

Renal failure stage 5: Kidney failure (GFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m2 or dialysis)

Hepatic impairment

Hepatic insufficiency

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