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Generic Name for BAYER ARTHRITIS PAIN REGIMEN, EXT STR

Aspirin 500mg; e-c caplets.

Legal Classification:

OTC

Pharmacological Class for BAYER ARTHRITIS PAIN REGIMEN, EXT STR

Salicylate.

Manufacturer of BAYER ARTHRITIS PAIN REGIMEN, EXT STR

Bayer Corp, Consumer Care Div.

Indications for BAYER ARTHRITIS PAIN REGIMEN, EXT STR

Arthritic and rheumatic conditions.

Adult dose for BAYER ARTHRITIS PAIN REGIMEN, EXT STR

Rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis and pleurisy of SLE: initially 3g daily in divided doses; target plasma salicylate level 150–300micrograms/mL. Osteoarthritis: up to 3g/day in divided doses. Spondyloarthropathies: up to 4g/day in divided doses.

Children's dosing for BAYER ARTHRITIS PAIN REGIMEN, EXT STR

JRA: initially 90–130mg/kg per day in divided doses; target plasma salicylate level 150–300micrograms/mL.

Also:

BAYER

EXTRA STRENGTH BAYER

EXTRA STRENGTH BAYER PLUS

Contraindications for BAYER ARTHRITIS PAIN REGIMEN, EXT STR

NSAID allergy. Viral infection in children and teenagers. 3^rd trimester pregnancy.

Warnings/Precautions for BAYER ARTHRITIS PAIN REGIMEN, EXT STR

History of asthma or peptic ulcer. Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction. Bleeding disorders. Diabetes. Gout. Pregnancy, nursing mothers: not recommended.

Interactions for BAYER ARTHRITIS PAIN REGIMEN, EXT STR

Potentiates anticoagulants, hypoglycemics, methotrexate, acetazolamide, valproic acid, highly protein-bound drugs. Urinary alkalinizers, antacids, corticosteroids may increase excretion. May antagonize ACE inhibitors, β-blockers, diuretics, uricosurics. Increased bleeding risk with NSAIDs or chronic, heavy alcohol use. NSAIDs increase risk of renal dysfunction.

Adverse Reactions for BAYER ARTHRITIS PAIN REGIMEN, EXT STR

GI upset/bleed, prolonged bleeding time, anaphylaxis, salicylism.

How is BAYER ARTHRITIS PAIN REGIMEN, EXT STR supplied?

Ext Str Arthritis Reg—50
Ext Str tabs, caplets, Plus—50
Ext Str gelcaps—40, 80
Bayer Tabs—12, 24, 50, 100, 200, 300, 365
Caplets—50, 100, 200

Related Disease:

Arthritis~NSAIDs

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

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