Surgam (Tiaprofenic Acid)

Surgam Information:

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Surgam (tiaprofenic acid) is a prescription medicine used to relieve the pain and inflammation associated with certain types of arthritis. It belongs to a family of medicines known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It helps to relieve joint pain, swelling, stiffness and fever by reducing the production of certain substances (prostaglandins) and by helping to control inflammation. NSAIDs do not cure arthritis, but they promote suppression of the inflammation and the tissue damaging effects resulting from this inflammation. This medicine will help you only as long as you continue to take it. You should take tiaprofenic acid only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer period of time than your doctor ordered.

Surgam from Canada

Canada Drugs Online is proud to offer the brand Surgam from Turkey manufactured by Sanofi Aventis. The generic Tiaprofenic Acid comes from Canada by a different manufacturer. Please call us toll free at 1-877-900-3784 for details.

CanadaDrugsOnline.com also carries other arthritis and anti-inflammatory medications such as Mobic.

Surgam Side Effects:

Common side effects of Surgam may include heartburn, stomach pain, indigestion, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any serious side effects such as:
• Any pain or difficulty experienced while urinating;
• Any changes in the amount, frequency or colour of your urine (such as dark; red or brown);
• Bloody or black tarry stools;
• Blurred vision or any visual disturbance;
• Hearing problems;
• Malaise, fatigue, or loss of appetite;
• Mental confusion, depression, dizziness, light-headedness;
• Persistent indigestion, nausea, vomiting, stomach or lower abdominal pain or diarrhea;
• Shortness of breath, wheezing, any trouble in breathing or tightness in the chest;
• Swelling of the feet or lower legs;
• Skin rash, swelling, hives or itching;
• Yellow discoloration of the skin or eyes, with or without fatigue

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you notice any other side effects not listed here, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Surgam Directions:

Be sure to take Surgam as prescribed. It is important to keep taking Surgam even after you start to feel better. This helps to keep your pain, tenderness and stiffness under control. In some types of arthritis, up to two weeks may pass before you feel the full effects of this medicine. To lessen stomach upset, take this medicine immediately after a meal or with food or milk. Also, you should remain standing or sitting upright (i.e. do not lie down) for about 15-30 minutes after taking the medicine. This helps to prevent irritation that may lead to trouble swallowing. If stomach upset (indigestion, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or diarrhea) occurs and continues, contact your doctor Do not take ASA (acetylsalicylic acid, Aspirin®), ASA-containing compounds or other drugs used to relieve symptoms of arthritis while taking Surgam unless directed to do so by your physician.

Surgam Precautions:

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor and pharmacists if you:
• Are allergic to or have had a reaction to Surgam (tiaprofenic acid) or other related medicines of the NSAID group (such as acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin®), diclofenac, diflunisal, fenoprofen, flurbiprofen, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketoprofen);
• Are on any special diet, such as a low-sodium or low-sugar diet;
• Are pregnant or intend to become pregnant while taking this medication;
• Are breast feeding or intend to breast feed while taking this medication;
• Are taking any other medication such as other nsaids, high blood pressure medication, blood thinners, corticosteroids, methotrexate, cyclosporin, lithium, phenytoin;
• Have a history of liver or kidney diseases;
• Have a history of stomach upset or ulcers;
• Have blood or urine abnormalities;
• Have high blood pressure;
• Have diabetes;
• Have any other medical problem(s) such as alcohol abuse, bleeding problems, etc.;
• Or a family member has had asthma, nasal polyps, chronic sinusitis or chronic urticaria (hives)

Some NSAIDs may cause drowsiness or fatigue in some people taking them. Be cautious about driving or participating in activities that require alertness if you are drowsy, dizzy or lightheaded after taking this medication. Stomach problems may be more likely to occur if you drink alcoholic beverages. Therefore, do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medication. Some people may become more sensitive to sunlight than they are normally. Exposure to sunlight or sunlamps, even for brief periods of time, may cause sunburn, blisters on the skin, skin rash, redness, itching or discoloration; or vision changes. Check with your doctor immediately if chills, fever, muscle aches or pains, or other flu-like symptoms occur. Tell your doctor about any other medications you are currently taking in order to reduce the risk of interactions.