ADVERSE REACTIONS
The adverse reactions observed in controlled clinical trials encompass observations in 2,427 patients.
Listed below are the adverse reactions reported in the 1,314 of these patients who received treatment in studies of two weeks or longer. Five hundred thirteen patients were treated for at least 24 weeks, 255 patients were treated for at least 48 weeks, and 46 patients were treated for 96 weeks. In general, the adverse reactions listed below were 2 to 14 times less frequent in the 1,113 patients who received short-term treatment for mild to moderate pain.
Incidence Greater Than 1%
Gastrointestinal
The most frequent types of adverse reactions occurring with DOLOBID are gastrointestinal: these include nausea **, vomiting, dyspepsia **, gastrointestinal pain **, diarrhea **, constipation, and flatulence.
Psychiatric
Somnolence, insomnia.
Central Nervous System
Dizziness.
Special Senses
Tinnitus.
Dermatologic
Rash **.
Miscellaneous
Headache **, fatigue/tiredness.
Incidence Less Than 1 in 100
The following adverse reactions, occurring less frequently than 1 in 100, were reported in clinical trials or since the drug was marketed. The probability exists of a causal relationship between DOLOBID and these adverse reactions. Dermatologic
Erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, urticaria, pruritus, sweating, dry mucous membranes, stomatitis, photosensitivity.
Gastrointestinal
Peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, anorexia, eructation, gastrointestinal perforation, gastritis.
Liver function abnormalities; jaundice, sometimes with fever; cholestasis; hepatitis.
Hematologic
Thrombocytopenia; agranulocytosis; hemolytic anemia.
Genitourinary
Dysuria; renal impairment, including renal failure; interstitial nephritis; hematuria; proteinuria.
Psychiatric
Nervousness, depression, hallucinations, confusion, disorientation.
Central Nervous System
Vertigo; light-headedness; paresthesias.
Special Senses
Transient visual disturbances including blurred vision.
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Acute anaphylactic reaction with bronchospasm; angioedema; flushing.
Hypersensitivity vasculitis.
Hypersensitivity syndrome (see PRECAUTIONS).
Miscellaneous
Asthenia, edema.
Causal Relationship Unknown
Other reactions have been reported in clinical trials or since the drug was marketed, but occurred under circumstances where a causal relationship could not be established. However, in these rarely reported events, that possibility cannot be excluded. Therefore, these observations are listed to serve as alerting information to physicians. Respiratory
Dyspnea.
Cardiovascular
Palpitation, syncope.
Musculoskeletal
Muscle cramps.
Genitourinary
Nephrotic syndrome.
Special Senses
Hearing loss.
Miscellaneous
Chest pain.
A rare occurrence of fulminant necrotizing fasciitis, particularly in association with Group A (beta)-hemolytic streptococcus, has been described in persons treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, including diflunisal, sometimes with fatal outcome (see also PRECAUTIONS, General).
Potential Adverse Effects
In addition, a variety of adverse effects not observed with DOLOBID in clinical trials or in marketing experience, but reported with other non-steroidal analgesic/anti-inflammatory agents, should be considered potential adverse effects of DOLOBID.
**Incidence between 3% and 9%. Those reactions occurring in 1% to 3% are not marked with an asterisk.
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