Tolectin Ds
Tolectin Ds is the brand name for tolmetin sodium, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by various forms of arthritis. It works by blocking enzymes in the body that produce substances causing inflammation and pain.
Tolectin Ds is a prescription NSAID used to treat arthritis pain and inflammation.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 220336
- Generic
- Tolectin Ds
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Tolectin Ds is prescribed for the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It helps manage the pain, swelling, and stiffness associated with these inflammatory conditions.
As an NSAID, Tolectin Ds inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which reduces the production of prostaglandins—chemicals in the body that trigger pain, inflammation, and fever. This results in decreased pain and inflammation at the site of injury or disease.
Like all NSAIDs, Tolectin Ds may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and gastrointestinal bleeding. It should not be used during late pregnancy and requires monitoring in patients with a history of kidney problems, heart disease, or stomach ulcers. Patients should take it with food or milk to reduce stomach upset.
Official drug label
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