Lofecam 8mg Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for short-term treatment of mild to moderate postoperative pain. It is usually given in cases where oral administration is unsuitable especially after a dental surgery.

Lofecam 8mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep receiving the medicine until the doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, flushing, insomnia, and injection site reactions. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers must consult with their doctors before using the medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Uses of Lofecam Injection

Pain relief

Benefits of Lofecam Injection

In Pain relief

Lofecam 8mg Injection is used for short-term relief of pain in cases where it is not possible to take a pain killer by mouth like in the case of surgery. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Lofecam 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 Lofecam

Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Headache
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)

How to use Lofecam Injection

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

How Lofecam Injection works

Lofecam 8mg Injection is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Lofecam 8mg Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lofecam 8mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Lofecam 8mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Lofecam 8mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lofecam 8mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Lofecam 8mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

What if you forget to take Lofecam Injection?

If you miss a dose of Lofecam 8mg Injection, consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Lofecam 8mg Injection

₹43/Injection

Flexilor 8mg Injection

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₹141.09/injection

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Lorser 8mg Injection

Serene Lifeworld Pvt Ltd

₹60.94/injection

39% costlier

X Lox 8mg Injection

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₹57.19/injection

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Lornoxi 8mg Injection

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₹43.22/injection

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Lanagesic 8mg Injection

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₹44.78/injection

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Quick tips

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
Lofecam 8mg Injection can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alpha amino acid derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Non-Selective COX 1 & 2 Inhibitors (Enolic Acid Derivatives)

Interaction with drugs

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

Methotrexate (Injection Route) Severe

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts. Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.

Methotrexate (Injection Route) Severe

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts. Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.

Tacrolimus (Oral Route) Severe

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Co... More

Methotrexate (Injection Route) Severe

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts. Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.

Methotrexate (Injection Route) Severe

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts. Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.

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Patient concerns

One of my teeth is sensitive. It some times pains

Dr. Abhijit Gambhir

Dental Surgery

sensitivity has many causative factors for relief of pain you can take pain killers it will give temporary relief

fever and 2 months pregnant can take combiflan

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

No take Crocin for pain relief

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References

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Marketer details

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