Ruffy 20mg Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is also used as a premedication before surgery. This medicine is generally used when alternative medicines are ineffective or inadequate.

Ruffy 20mg Injection is used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain

Uses of Ruffy Injection

Moderate to severe pain

Benefits of Ruffy Injection

In Moderate to severe pain

Ruffy 20mg Injection helps to relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Ruffy Injection

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 Ruffy

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Headache
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Nausea
Vomiting
Sweating
Constipation

How to use Ruffy Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ruffy 20mg Injection.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ruffy 20mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ruffy 20mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ruffy 20mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ruffy 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ruffy 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Ruffy 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ruffy 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Ruffy Injection?

If you miss a dose of Ruffy 20mg Injection, consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Ruffy 20mg Injection

₹70.0/Injection

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Quick tips

Use Ruffy 20mg Injection as instructed by your doctor. Never take in greater amounts or more often than prescribed.
It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Ruffy 20mg Injection, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Store opioid pain relievers in a safe place and out of reach of others.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Morphinan Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Opioids

FAQs

Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Ruffy 20mg Injection?

Ruffy 20mg Injection may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.

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References

Yaksh TL, WallaceIn MS. Opioids, Analgesia, and Pain Management. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 509.
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Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, INDIA

Country of origin: India

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