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Difflam

Benzydamine is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used as an analgesic with a dosage of 1 tablet three times daily orally. It works by selectively binding to inflamed tissues as a prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor, inhibiting inflammation locally without adverse systemic effects unlike other NSAIDs. There are no contraindications except for known hypersensitivity. Potential side effects include oral numbness or stinging. Nursing responsibilities include not exceeding 12 lozenges daily and no continuous use for more than 7 days.

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Difflam

Benzydamine is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used as an analgesic with a dosage of 1 tablet three times daily orally. It works by selectively binding to inflamed tissues as a prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor, inhibiting inflammation locally without adverse systemic effects unlike other NSAIDs. There are no contraindications except for known hypersensitivity. Potential side effects include oral numbness or stinging. Nursing responsibilities include not exceeding 12 lozenges daily and no continuous use for more than 7 days.

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NAME OF THE DRUG

CLASSIFICATION

DOSAGE/ FREQUENCY / ROUTE

MECHANISM OF ACTION

CONTRAINDICATION

SIDE EFFECTS

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

BENZYDAMINE (DIFFLAM)

Non- steroidal antiinflammatory drug; analgesic

1tab. TID PO

It selectively binds to inflamed tissues (Prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor) and is normally free of adverse systemic effects. Unlike other NSAIDs, it does not inhibit cyclooxygenase or lipooxygenase, and is not ulcerogenic

There are no Benzydamine contraindications to the use of Benzydamine except for known hyperse nsitivity is well tolerated. Occasionally oral tissue numbness or stinging sensations may occur.

Do not exceed 12lozenges a day. Do not take DifflamSugar-Free Lozenges continuously for more than seven days.

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