SULINDAC

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionThe extent of sulindac absorption from sulindac tablets is similar as compared to sulindac solution. There is no information regarding food effect on sulindac absorption. Antacids containing magnesium hydroxide 200 mg and aluminum hydroxide 225 mg per 5 mL have been shown not to significantly decrease the extent of sulindac absorption. TABLE 1 PHARMACOKINETIC PARAMETERS NORMAL ELDERLY T max Age 19–41 (n=24) Age 65–87 (n=12) 400 mg qd (200 mg tablet) 2.54 ± 1.52 S 5.75...

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions were reported in clinical trials or have been reported since the drug was marketed. The probability exists of a causal relationship between sulindac tablets and these adverse reactions. The adverse reactions which have been observed in clinical trials encompass observations in 1,865 patients, including 232 observed for at least 48 weeks. Incidence Greater Than 1% Gastrointestinal The most frequent types of adverse reactions occurring with sulinda...

CONTRAINDICATIONS Sulindac tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to sulindac or the excipients (see DESCRIPTION ). Sulindac tablets should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patie...

Drug Interactions ACE-Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Antagonists Reports suggest that NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE-inhibitors and angiotensin II antagonists. These interactions should be given consideration in patients taking NSAIDs concomitantly with ACE-inhibitors or angiotensin II antagonists. In some patients with compromised renal function (e.g., elderly patients or p...