Actions of Iprogel in details
Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics: Iprogel is a propionic acid derivative with analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activity. Iprogel therapeutic effects are thought to result from its inhibitory effect on the enzyme cyclooxygenase, which results in a marked reduction in prostaglandin synthesis.
Experimental data suggest that Iprogel may competitively inhibit the effect of low-dose aspirin on platelet aggregation when they are dosed concomitantly. Some pharmacodynamics studies show that when single doses of Iprogel 400 mg was taken within 8 hrs before or within 30 min after immediate release aspirin dosing (81 mg), a decreased effect of acetylsalicylic acid/aspirin on the formation of thromboxane or platelet aggregation occurred. Although there are uncertainties regarding extrapolation of these data to the clinical situation, the possibility that regular, long-term use of Iprogel may reduce the cardioprotective effect of low-dose acetylsalicylic acid cannot be excluded. No clinically relevant effect is considered to be likely for occasional Iprogel use.
Pharmacokinetics: Iprogel: Iprogel is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, peak serum concentrations occurring 1-2 hrs after administration.
Iprogel: The elimination half-life (t½) of Iprogel is approximately 2 hrs. Iprogel is metabolised in the liver to 2 inactive metabolites and these, together with unchanged Iprogel, are excreted by the kidney either as such or as conjugates. Excretion by the kidney is both rapid and complete. Iprogel is extensively bound to plasma proteins.
How should I take Iprogel?
Use Iprogel exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition.
Do not take more than your recommended dose. An Iprogel overdose can damage your stomach or intestines. The maximum amount of Iprogel for adults is 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day (4 maximum doses). Use only the smallest amount of Iprogel needed to get relief from your pain, swelling, or fever.
A child's dose of Iprogel is based on the age and weight of the child. Carefully follow the dosing instructions provided with children's Iprogel for the age and weight of your child. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
Take Iprogel with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
The Iprogel chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.
If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid medicine to freeze.
Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Iprogel administration
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of Iprogel can cause damage to your stomach or intestines. The maximum amount of Iprogel for adults is 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day (4 maximum doses). Use only the smallest amount of Iprogel needed to get relief from your pain, swelling, or fever.
Take Iprogel with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
The Iprogel chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.
If you take Iprogel for a long period of time, your doctor may want to check you on a regular basis to make sure this medication is not causing harmful effects. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid medicine to freeze.
Iprogel pharmacology
Iprogel tablets contain Iprogel which possesses analgesic and antipyretic activities. Its mode of action, like that of other NSAIDs, is not completely understood, but may be related to prostaglandin synthetase inhibition.
In clinical studies in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, Iprogel tablets have been shown to be comparable to aspirin in controlling pain and inflammation and to be associated with a statistically significant reduction in the milder gastrointestinal side effects. Iprogel tablets may be well tolerated in some patients who have had gastrointestinal side effects with aspirin, but these patients when treated with Iprogel tablets should be carefully followed for signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal ulceration and bleeding. Although it is not definitely known whether Iprogel tablets causes less peptic ulceration than aspirin, in one study involving 885 patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated for up to one year, there were no reports of gastric ulceration with Iprogel tablets whereas frank ulceration was reported in 13 patients in the aspirin group (statistically significant p<.001).
Gastroscopic studies at varying doses show an increased tendency toward gastric irritation at higher doses. However, at comparable doses, gastric irritation is approximately half that seen with aspirin. Studies using 51Cr-tagged red cells indicate that fecal blood loss associated with Iprogel tablets in doses up to 2400 mg daily did not exceed the normal range, and was significantly less than that seen in aspirin-treated patients.
In clinical studies in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, Iprogel tablets have been shown to be comparable to indomethacin in controlling the signs and symptoms of disease activity and to be associated with a statistically significant reduction of the milder gastrointestinal and CNS side effects.
Iprogel tablets may be used in combination with gold salts and/or corticosteroids.
Controlled studies have demonstrated that Iprogel tablets are a more effective analgesic than propoxyphene for the relief of episiotomy pain, pain following dental extraction procedures, and for the relief of the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea.
In patients with primary dysmenorrhea, Iprogel tablets have been shown to reduce elevated levels of prostaglandin activity in the menstrual fluid and to reduce resting and active intrauterine pressure, as well as the frequency of uterine contractions. The probable mechanism of action is to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis rather than simply to provide analgesia.
The Iprogel in Iprogel tablets is rapidly absorbed. Peak serum Iprogel levels are generally attained one to two hours after administration. With single doses up to 800 mg, a linear relationship exists between amount of drug administered and the integrated area under the serum drug concentration vs time curve. Above 800 mg, however, the area under the curve increases less than proportional to increases in dose. There is no evidence of drug accumulation or enzyme induction.
The administration of Iprogel tablets either under fasting conditions or immediately before meals yields quite similar serum Iprogel concentration-time profiles. When Iprogel tablets are administered immediately after a meal, there is a reduction in the rate of absorption but no appreciable decrease in the extent of absorption. The bioavailability of the drug is minimally altered by the presence of food.
A bioavailability study has shown that there was no interference with the absorption of Iprogel when Iprogel tablets were given in conjunction with an antacid containing both aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide.
Iprogel is rapidly metabolized and eliminated in the urine. The excretion of Iprogel is virtually complete 24 hours after the last dose. The serum half-life is 1.8 to 2.0 hours.
Studies have shown that following ingestion of the drug, 45% to 79% of the dose was recovered in the urine within 24 hours as metabolite A (25%), (+)-2-[p-(2hydroxymethyl-propyl) phenyl] propionic acid and metabolite B (37%), (+)-2-[p-(2carboxypropyl)phenyl] propionic acid; the percentages of free and conjugated Iprogel were approximately 1% and 14%, respectively.
References
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