Nabumetone is commonly prescribed to help relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page provides a detailed overview of this drug, with information on dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
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.
Nabumetone is a medication that treats pain, inflammation, swelling, or stiffness. This eMedTV takes an in-depth look at what nabumetone is used for, including the conditions it treats and off-label uses of the drug.
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 gives several other helpful dosing guidelines.
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 healthcare provider if you smoke or have asthma. This eMedTV page covers other precautions and warnings with nabumetone, including the possibility of side effects like liver damage or serious rash.
As this eMedTV article explains, generic nabumetone is sold under the name Nabumetone tablets. This article lists some companies that manufacture the generic version and also lists strengths in which the drug is available.
