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Clinoril |
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- Description - |
Clinoril, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis), and ankylosing spondylitis (stiffness and progressive arthritis of the spine). It is also used to treat bursitis, tendinitis, acute gouty arthritis, and other types of pain.
The safety and effectiveness of this medication in the treatment of people with severe, incapacitating rheumatoid arthritis have not been established. |
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Abdominal pain,constipation,diarrhea,dizziness,gas,headache,indigestion,itching,loss of appetite,nausea,nervousness,rash,ringing in ears,stomach cramps,swelling due to fluid retention,vomiting |
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Aspirin
Blood thinners such as Coumadin
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune)
Diflunisal (Dolobid)
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
Lithium
Loop diuretics such as Lasix
Methotrexate
Oral diabetes medications
Other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Aleve, Motrin, others)
The anti-gout medication Benemid
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- Manufacturer - |
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Merck & Company Inc |
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US Human Health, PO Box 4-Wp 39-267 |
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West Point, PA 19486-0004 |
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USA |
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