Nalfon
Generic name:fenoprofen [ fen-oh-PROE-fen ]
Drug class:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
What is Nalfon?
Nalfon is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat mild to moderate pain, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Nalfon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Nalfon can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use Nalfon just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). This medicine may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
Before taking this medicine
Nalfon 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).
Nalfon may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults.
You should not use Nalfon 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:
heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or if you smoke;
a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
stomach ulcers or bleeding;
asthma;
liver or kidney disease; or
if you take aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke.
If you are pregnant, you should not take Nalfon unless your doctor tells you to. Taking an NSAID during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause serious heart or kidney problems in the unborn baby and possible complications with your pregnancy.
You should not breastfeed while using Nalfon.
Nalfon is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take Nalfon?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition.
You may take Nalfon with food or milk.
If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.
It may take up to 3 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell ...
