Therapeutic Classification: antirheumatics, nonopioid analgesics
Pharmacologic Classification: nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs nsaids
Absorption: Nabumetone (a prodrug) is 80% absorbed after oral administration; 35% is rapidly converted to 6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid (6-MNA), which is the active drug.
Distribution: Unknown.
Protein Binding: >99%.
Half-Life: 24 hr (↑ in severe renal impairment).
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: edema, HF, hypertension, MI, vasculitis
Derm: DRUG REACTION WITH EOSINOPHILIA AND SYSTEMIC SYMPTOMS (DRESS), EXFOLIATIVE DERMATITIS, ↑sweating, photosensitivity, pruritus, rash, STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME, TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS
EENT: abnormal vision, tinnitus
GI: abdominal pain, diarrhea, anorexia, constipation, dry mouth, dyspepsia, flatulence, gastritis, gastroenteritis, GI BLEEDING, ↑liver enzymes, nausea, stomatitis, vomiting
GU: albuminuria, azotemia, interstitial nephritis
Hemat: prolonged bleeding time
Neuro: agitation, anxiety, confusion, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, insomnia, malaise, paresthesia, STROKE, tremor, weakness
Resp: dyspnea, hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Misc: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS (INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS AND ANGIOEDEMA)
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Lab Test Considerations: