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Benefits:
- Effective Pain Relief: Lofena 25 mg is widely used to manage mild to moderate pain. It’s particularly beneficial for treating acute conditions such as migraines, menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), and post-surgical pain.
- Anti-inflammatory Properties: It helps reduce inflammation and swelling associated with chronic conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This makes it effective for long-term management of these conditions.
- Fever Reduction: As with many NSAIDs, Lofena can help lower fever, making it useful in treating inflammatory-related fever.
- Faster Onset: Diclofenac potassium formulations, such as Lofena, typically act faster than other diclofenac forms (e.g., sodium), providing quicker relief from acute symptoms.
While it offers these benefits, it’s essential to balance them with the associated risks, especially for long-term or high-dose use. Always consult a healthcare provider for personalized treatment.
Side Effects:
1. Gastrointestinal Issues:
- Stomach pain, ulcers, or bleeding: Lofena, like other NSAIDs, increases the risk of stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding, especially with long-term use or in older adults.
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea: These are common digestive system-related side effects, particularly when taking the drug without food.
2. Cardiovascular Risks:
- Increased risk of heart attack and stroke: Lofena can raise the risk of serious cardiovascular events, especially in people with pre-existing heart conditions or when used at high doses for extended periods.
- Hypertension (high blood pressure): It may worsen blood pressure control in patients with hypertension.
3. Kidney and Liver Effects:
- Kidney dysfunction: Long-term use can impact kidney function, especially in people with existing kidney conditions.Liver damage: Rarely, Lofena can cause elevated liver enzymes, leading to liver issues, which should be monitored with blood tests during prolonged use.
- Rashes or itching: Some individuals may experience skin rashes or itching as an allergic reaction.
- Severe skin reactions: In rare cases, serious conditions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome may occur.
5. Respiratory Effects:
- Asthma exacerbation: In people with asthma, Lofena can trigger or worsen asthma attacks.
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