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Igufighter Tablet

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Product introduction

Igufighter Tablet is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It works by improving abnormal immunological responses and suppressing the production of substances that cause redness and swelling.

Igufighter Tablet is used to treat joint diseases leading to severe painful swelling and redness of the joints that can lead to difficulty in movement.

Uses of Igufighter Tablet

Benefits of Igufighter Tablet

In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

Igufighter Tablet reduces pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slows down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Keep taking it even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms.

Side effects of Igufighter Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Igufighter

  • Liver dysfunction
  • Pneumonia
  • Upper abdominal pain

How to use Igufighter Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Igufighter Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Igufighter Tablet works

Igufighter Tablet is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD). It works by improving abnormal immunological response and suppressing the production of substances that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) in rheumatoid arthritis.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Igufighter Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Igufighter Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Igufighter Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Igufighter Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Igufighter Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Igufighter Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Igufighter Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Igufighter Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Igufighter Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
  • If you take any medicines like painkillers such as ibuprofen, let your doctor know. This is because it might interfere with Igufighter Tablet and may either stop it from working fully or might cause some side effects. 
  • Inform your doctor if you have been told you have lupus erythematosus. This is also an autoimmune disease-causing inflammation. 
  • Let your doctor know if you have any kidney problems.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Chromones
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs (DMARDs)- Non biologics

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    Name: Goldenlad Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
    Address: Sector-12 Vashi, Navi Mumbai Thane, Maharastra (MH), India (IN), Pin Code: 400705
    Country of origin: India
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    10.0 tablets in 1 strip
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