Generic
Diclofenac Potassium
Indications
Short-term treatment in the following acute conditions: Post-traumatic pain, inflammation and swelling,e.g.due to sprains Post-operative pain, inflammation and swelling,e.g.following dental or orthopaedic surgery Painful and/or inflammatory conditions in gynaecology, e.g. primary dysmenorrhoea or adnexitis Migraine attacks Painful syndromes of the vertebral column Non-articular rheumatism As an adjuvant in severe painful inflammatory infections of the ear, nose, or throat, e.g. pharyngotonsillitis, otitis.
Contraindications
Diclofenac may have the following drug interactions: Lithium and Digoxin: Diclofenac may increase plasma concentrations of Lithium and Digoxin. Anticoagulant:There are isolated reports of and increased risk of haemorrhage with the combined use of Diclofenac and anticoagulant therapy. Cyclosporin: Cases of nephrotoxicity have been reported in patients receiving Cyclosporin and Diclofenac concomitantly. Methotrexate: Cases of serious toxicity have been reported when Methotrexate and NSAIDs are given within 24 hours of each other. Diuretics: Like other NSAIDs, Diclofenac may inhibit the activity of diuretics. Other NSAIDs and steroids; Co-administration of Diclofenac with other systemic NSAIDs and steroids may increase the frequency of unwanted effects.
Side Effects
Diclofenac Potassium tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Diclofenac. Diclofenac 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-like reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients. Diclofenac is contraindicated for the treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Side-effects of Diclofenac are usually mild and transient. However, if serious side-effects occur. Diclofenac should be discontinued. Occasional: epigastric pain, other gastro-intestinal disorders (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, dyspepsia,flatulence,anorexia). Rare: gastro-intestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer (with or without bleeding or perforation), bloody diarrhoea.
Therapeutic
Diclofenac should not be prescribed during pregnancy, unless there are compelling reasons for doing so. The lowest effective dosage should be used. This type of drugs are not recommended during the last trimester of pregnancy. Very small quantities of diclofenac may be detected in breast milk, but no undesirable effects on the infant are to be expected.
Storage Conditions
Drugs for Osteoarthritis, Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
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