Unwanted side effects can be minimized when the drug is used in the minimum effective dose with the minimum duration of application necessary to relieve the pain syndrome.
There are data on very rare cases of serious reactions from the liver, including deaths associated with the use of nimesulide-containing drugs. If symptoms similar to those of liver damage (anorexia, pruritus, yellowing of the skin, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, darkening of the urine, increased activity of the "liver" transaminases), discontinue the drug immediately Nimesulide and see a doctor. Repeated use of the drug Nimesulide in such patients is contraindicated.
It is reported on the reactions of the liver, which in most cases are reversed, with a short-term use of the drug.
During the application of the drug Nimesulide the patient should refrain from taking other analgesics, including NSAIDs (including selective inhibitors of COX-2).
A drug Nimesulide should be used with caution in patients with gastrointestinal ailments in history (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), as possible exacerbation of these diseases.
The risk of gastrointestinal bleeding,peptic ulcer / perforation of the stomach or duodenum is increased in patients with a history of ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), as well as in elderly patients, with an increase in the dose of NSAIDs, so treatment should be started with the lowest possible dose. Such patients, as well as patients who require the simultaneous use of low doses of acetylsalicylic acid or other agents that increase the risk of complications from the gastrointestinal tract, it is recommended to additionally appoint a method of gastroprotectors (misoprostol or proton pump blockers).
Patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease, especially elderly patients, should inform the doctor of newly diagnosed GI symptoms (especially symptoms that may indicate possible gastrointestinal bleeding).
A drug Nimesulide should be used with caution in patients taking drugs that increase the risk of ulceration or bleeding (oral corticosteroids, anticoagulants, for example, warfarin, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or antiplatelet agents, for example, acetylsalicylic acid).
In the case of gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract in patients taking the drug Nimesulide, the drug should be discontinued immediately.
Given reports of visual impairment in patients taking other NSAIDs, if any visual impairment occurs, the use of the drug Nimesulide should be immediately discontinued and an ophthalmological examination performed.
The drug can cause fluid retention, so in patients with hypertension, with renal and / or heart failure drug Nimesulide should be used with extreme caution. In case of deterioration, treatment with the drug Nimesulide it is necessary to stop.
Clinical studies and epidemiological data suggest that NSAIDs, especially in high doses and with prolonged use, can lead to an insignificant risk of myocardial infarction or stroke. To exclude the risk of such events occurring when nimesulide is used, data is insufficient.
The drug can cause fluid retention in the body.
Patients with hypertension, with renal and / or heart failure, coronary heart disease, peripheral arterial disease and / or cerebrovascular disease, with risk factors for cardiovascular disease (for example: hyperlipidemia, diabetes, smokers) drug Nimesulide Use with caution. In case of worsening, treatment with the drug Nimesulide it is necessary to stop.
The composition of the drug includes sucrose, this should be taken into account for patients suffering from diabetes (0.15-0.18 XE per 100 mg of the drug) and those who observe a low-calorie diet. A drug Nimesulide It is not recommended to appoint patients with intolerance to fructose, a deficiency of sucrose-isomaltose or a syndrome of glucose-galactose malabsorption.
If there are signs of "cold" or acute respiratory viral infection in the process of using the drug Nimesulide the drug should be discontinued.
Nimesulide can change the properties of platelets, so care must be taken when using the drug in people with hemorrhagic diathesis, but the drug does not replace the preventive effect of acetylsalicylic acid in cardiovascular diseases.
Elderly patients are particularly susceptible to adverse reactions to NSAIDs, including the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and perforations, life-threatening patients, impaired renal, hepatic and cardiac function. When taking the drug Nimesulide For this category of patients, proper clinical control is necessary.
There are data on the occurrence of rare cases of skin reactions (such as exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis) when taking NSAIDs, including nimesulide. At the first manifestations of skin rash, lesions of mucous membranes or other signs of an allergic reaction, taking the drug Nimesulide should be stopped immediately.