Drug name: Nexium

Other names used:

• Ainex®
• Aulin®
• Donulide®
• Drexel®
• Edrigyl®
• Eskaflam®
• Heugan®
• Mesulid®
• Minapon®
• Nexen®
• Nimed®
• Nimedex®
• Nimutab®
• Nisulid®
• Scaflam®
• Scaflan®

Active Ingredients:

• Nimesulide

Therapeutic effects of Nimesil: Nimesil is classified under selective COX-2 inhibitors which is a group of NSAIDS. This medication is capable of carrying out potent anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects. It may be utilized to cure different amounts of pain such as headaches and throbbing in the postoperative period. Discomfort brought about by gynecological, urological and vascular diseases can be cured as well. Pain from musculoskeletal system ailments such as arthritis can also relieved through its use.

Pharmacology: This medication provides fast analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects. It works by arresting the synthesis of prostaglandins in the affected region. After which, it targets the mucous membrane of the stomach or the kidneys. The active ingredient found in this drug is responsible in delivering the said outcomes. Results that last up to 6 hours may be experienced quickly after administration.

Indications: Nimesil is used for treating:

• Pain caused by various disorders
• Inflammations caused by various infections
• Inflammatory and degenerative disorders of the locomotor system
• Cardiovascular diseases, gynecological diseases, and diseases of the kidneys/urinary tract
• Disease associated with increased body temperature
• Nimesil can be used for both severe pain syndrome and for long term therapy.

Precautions and Restrictions: Avoid using Nimesil if you have the following conditions:

• Abnormally high blood pressure in the pulmonary artery (Arterial hypertension)
• Heart Failure
• Type II diabetes
• Pyrosis, stomach ache, vomiting, diarrhea, and the urge to vomit
• Increased sensitivity to the ingredients of this medicine
• Acute Kidney disease
• Pregnancy
• Lactation
• Serious bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract
• Duodenal ulcer and peptic ulcer
• If the user is a young infant

Side effects of Nimesil: Below mentioned are some of the side effects that some users of this medicine may experience:

• Problems of the central nervous system such as unpleasant dreams, fear, nervousness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, cephalalgia, etc
• Effects of the cardiovascular system such as flushing, internal bleeding, rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, etc
• Reactions of the gastrointestinal tract such as diarrhea, vomiting, the urge to vomit, etc
• Problems with vision
• Breathing difficulty, bronchial spasm, etc
• Itchy inflammation of the skin, reddening of the skin, swelling in different parts of the body, excessive perspiration, itching, rashes, hyperergic reactions, etc
• Cholestasis, inflammation of the liver, jaundice, etc
• Interstitial nephritis, Kidney failure, low output of urine, presence of red blood cells in the urine, ischuria, painful urination, etc
• Discoloration of the skin, abnormally low amount of platelets, lack of healthy red blood cells, eosinophilia, etc

These are just some of the side effects and this is by no means an exhaustive list of adverse effects caused due to the use of Nimesil. For more information kindly consult your physician, pharmacist, or see the full details presented with Nimesil.

Interactions: Certain medicinal substances when used along with Nimesil tablets or powder can react with them and increase or decrease or cause a totally unintended effect. This can be best avoided by consulting a doctor before using Nimesil. It is also a good idea to mention the medicines or treatment you are currently under. Some of the substances that may react with Nimesil are given below:

• Antibiotics
• Lithium preparations
• Immunosuppressants
• Drugs that promote the formation of urine (Diuretics)
• Anticoagulants

Additional Information:Medicines should not be used without prior approval of a trained physician and don't share them with anybody else. Nimesil is made for specific conditions and it's not advisable to use it for other purposes. Keep medicinal drugs out of the reach of children.