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Activa 25mg Injection

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Product introduction

Activa 25mg Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat various types of pain, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and acute musculoskeletal injuries. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible.

Activa 25mg Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease or stroke. Consult your doctor in case any injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness are observed.


The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, headache, and injection site reactions. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment. Long-term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.


Uses of Activa Injection

Benefits of Activa Injection

In Pain relief

Activa 25mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Activa Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Activa

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • Vomiting
  • Flatulence
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

How to use Activa Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Activa Injection works

Activa 25mg Injection is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Activa 25mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Activa 25mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Activa 25mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Activa 25mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Activa 25mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Activa 25mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Activa 25mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Activa 25mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Activa Injection?

If you miss a dose of Activa 25mg Injection, consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Activa 25mg Injection to relieve pain and inflammation.
  • Long-term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
  • It may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Activa 25mg Injection as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Phenylacetic acid Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (acetic acid)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Activa with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns

Sometime pain in joints especially while after driving my Honda activa , also during claiming staircase
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Apply Dynapar QPS spray and take Tab Zerodol-SP twice daily and Tab Flotrip-forte thrice daily and Cap Nurokind-LC twice daily for 5 days
Sir I Have met a accident on through activa got slip and resultant in toe fracture of my right leg and it has passed around 4 months but my pain is still there in leg
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Share recent x-rays

FAQs

How should Activa 25mg Injection be administered?

Activa 25mg Injection should only be given by a healthcare professional. It can be given deep into the muscle (intramuscularly), preferably in the buttock, under the skin (subcutaneously), or directly into a vein (intravenously) as a bolus and not as an infusion. The dose should not exceed the prescribed quantity and injection should not be given for more than 2 days.

What is the most important information I need to know about Activa 25mg Injection?

It is important to know that Activa 25mg Injection may increase your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. The risk is higher if you take higher doses and have used the medicine for a long time. Additionally, Activa 25mg Injection may cause ulcers, bleeding, or holes in your stomach and intestine. If you experience any such problems, consult your doctor immediately.

Is Activa 25mg Injection a good painkiller?

Activa 25mg Injection is effective in relieving pain and inflammation. It is used for various sorts of pain such as sprains, strains, and other injuries. It is also helpful in various types of arthritis, gout, pain, and inflammation following surgery.

Can Activa 25mg Injection hurt your kidneys?

Long-term use and high doses of Activa 25mg Injection may cause renal problems such as protein or blood in urine and painful urination. Patients who are at maximum risk of developing kidney problems include dehydrated people, individuals with heart failure, impaired kidney function, hypertension, and the elderly. Hence, for such patients kidney function monitoring is recommended.

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References

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  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 295-97.
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  6. Diclofenac [Prescribing Information]. Lake Forest, IL: Hospira, Inc.; 2014. [Accessed 06 Apr. 2024] (online) Available from: External Link

Marketer details

Name: Zydus Healthcare Limited
Address: Zydus Tower, CTS No- 460/6 of Village Pahadi, Off I. B. Patel Road, Goregaon (East), Mumbai-400 063
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: April, 2025

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