Generic name: nabumetone [ na-BUE-me-tone ]
Brand names: Relafen, Relafen DS
Dosage form: oral tablet (1000 mg; 500 mg; 750 mg)
Drug class:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
What is nabumetone?
Nabumetone is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Nabumetone works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Nabumetone is used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
Nabumetone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Nabumetone can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use nabumetone just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Nabumetone may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
Before taking this medicine
Nabumetone can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Nabumetone may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using nabumetone, especially in older adults.
You should not use nabumetone if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
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