This eMedTV Web page examines nabumetone, a prescription drug that relieves signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This page also discusses how and when to take nabumetone, as well as its side effects and overdose symptoms.
This eMedTV page lists common nabumetone side effects like itching and nausea. This page also warns of some serious side effects -- including slurred speech and chest pain -- that can signify a heart attack or stroke in some people taking nabumetone.
What is nabumetone used for? This eMedTV resource explains that nabumetone treats conditions related to pain, inflammation, swelling, or stiffness, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This page also lists off-label nabumetone uses.
For osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, the starting nabumetone dosage is 1000 mg daily. As this eMedTV page explains, this dosage can be taken once daily or divided into a twice-daily dose. This page also gives general tips on dosing with nabumetone.
Nabumetone can potentially interact with warfarin, aspirin, Advil, and other drugs. This eMedTV page explains how drug interactions with nabumetone can change the way your body metabolizes the drugs and raise the levels of some drugs in your blood.
Before taking nabumetone, you should tell your doctor if you smoke or have asthma, among other things. This eMedTV page covers other precautions and warnings with nabumetone, including side effects like liver damage and serious rash.
Generic nabumetone is sold under the name Nabumetone tablets. This eMedTV article lists some companies that manufacture generic nabumetone and also lists strengths in which the drug is available, including 500 mg tablets and 750 mg tablets.
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