A R K AP TABLET

A R K AP TABLET belongs to a group of medicines known as 'non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs' (NSAID). It is composed of aceclofenac and paracetamol primarily used to reduce pain and inflammation. The pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. When you do something that hurts your body, your brain triggers the pain response. Inflammation is a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

A R K AP TABLET is composed of two medicines: Aceclofenac (pain reducer) and Paracetamol (fever reducer). A R K AP TABLET helps in relieving pain from conditions like headache, mild migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis and painful menses (periods). Aceclofenac works by inhibiting the effect of chemical messengers like prostaglandins (responsible for producing pain and inflammation). Paracetamol has both analgesic and antipyretic (fever reducer) properties which decreases mild pain and possibly fever.

A R K AP TABLET should be swallowed whole with liquid, preferably after meals as it helps to prevent any potential gastric irritation the drug might cause when taken empty stomach. A R K AP TABLET is generally safe to consume. Some people may experience dizziness, nausea (feeling sick), digestion problems (constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea) and skin reactions (like rashes, hives). Most of the side effects of A R K AP TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Taking more than the daily prescribed dose of A R K AP TABLET may cause liver damage or allergic reactions like swelling of the mouth, face, throat, difficulty in breathing, skin rash or itching. Gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer formation may be observed with the use of A R K AP TABLET, so the doctor may prescribe you the lowest dose available.  

A R K AP TABLET helps to reduce pain and inflammations caused due to various complications or conditions. It significantly works on providing relief from pain for extended hours. It contains paracetamol which is less irritant to the stomach than other pain killers. Hence, it is well tolerated by patients who have allergy to aspirin or risk of gastro bleeding or ulcer formation. Besides this, it does not affect bleeding time and also helps in reducing fever due to pain or swelling.

• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Digestion problems (like constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea)
• Increased liver enzymes in the blood (diagnosed through liver function test)

Taking more than the daily prescribed dose of A R K AP TABLET may cause liver damage or allergic reactions like swelling of the mouth, face, throat, difficulty in breathing, skin rash or itching. Most of the cases of liver injury are associated with the use of paracetamol. Gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer formation is commonly observed with the use of A R K AP TABLET, so the doctor may prescribe you the lowest dose available. Do not take A R K AP TABLET if you have asthma or allergies to pain killers, heart, kidney and liver conditions. A R K AP TABLET should not be taken during pregnancy or by breastfeeding mothers as it may affect baby. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: A R K AP TABLET interact with cholesterol lowering drugs (cholestyramine), charcoal, medicine to stop vomiting (domperidone, metochlopramide), alcohol, anti HIV drug (zidovudine), blood thinner (warfarin), blood pressure lowering medicine, anti cancer or anti arthritis drug (methotrexate) may lead to drug toxicity or affect the working of A R K AP TABLET. So, contact the doctor before taking these medicines.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Patient affected with liver disease, bleeding disorder and alcoholism should not take A R K AP TABLET as it has a risk of causing derangement in liver functions.

• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• CHARCOAL
• DOMPERIDONE
• METOCLOPRAMIDE
• ZIDOVUDINE
• ALCOHOL
• WARFARIN
• METHOTREXATE

• Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, Vitamin D, and calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.
• Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching, and low-impact aerobic exercises like walking on a treadmill, bike riding, and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
• In the chronic condition of arthritis or joint pain try to include fish like salmon, trout, tuna, and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids that minimum level of chemical called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.
• Your sitting posture is important especially when have pain and inflammation conditions. Try to sit as little as possible, and only for short time (10-15 min). Use back support like a rolled-up towel at the back of your curve to minimize pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can use a footrest if required. 

• The components of A R K AP TABLET have the tendency of causing stomach upset. Thus, it is recommended to consume A R K AP TABLET with meals to minimize gastric side effects. If you have a diagnosis of peptic ulcer, A R K AP TABLET is best avoided unless prescribed by your doctor.
• Paracetamol is a component of A R K AP TABLET which can cause liver injury when in taken in large doses. Concomitant use of alcohol is best avoided as it aggravates the liver toxicity.
• Although it is generally a safe medicine to use, it should be avoided in patients with kidney disease as A R K AP TABLET may have an adverse effect on renal functions.
• Use with caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Do not self-administer A R K AP TABLET if you are pregnant or are nursing.
• Although A R K AP TABLET provides symptomatic relief in conditions like arthritis and may reduce the inflammation caused by these conditions, to achieve best results, it is strongly recommended remaining physically active as much as your condition allows. Adopting a healthy lifestyle coupled with healthy diet containing high proteins, is the mainstay of management of arthritic conditions.

Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. When you do something that hurts your body, your brain triggers the pain response.

Inflammation is a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

Arthritis and spondylitis are common lifelong conditions that damage the joints and spines making them stiff and painful.