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Indications/Uses
Pain & inflammation in rheumatic disease including juvenile arthritis & other musculoskeletal disorders; acute gout; post-op pain.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 1 tab 8-12 hrly.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Asthma, urticaria or other NSAIDs- or aspirin-induced allergic-type reactions. Perioperative pain in CABG surgery setting.
Special Precautions
Increased risk of serious CV thrombotic events, MI & stroke; GI adverse events including bleeding, ulceration & stomach or intestine perforation. HTN, fluid retention or heart failure. History of ulcer disease or GI bleeding. Concomitant use w/ thiazides or loop diuretics, oral corticosteroids or anticoagulants, ACE inhibitors. Long-term NSAID therapy, smoking, alcohol & poor general health status. Dehydration; renal & hepatic impairment; advanced renal disease. Anaphylactoid & skin reactions; lab abnormalities. Periodic monitoring of transaminases in patients w/ chronic treatment. Anemia, inhibit platelet aggregation or prolong bleeding time. Aspirin-sensitive & preexisting asthma. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn & infants. Elderly ≥65 yr.
Adverse Reactions
CV, GI, dermatologic, hematologic, hepatic, nervous system, resp, special senses & urogenital effects.
Drug Interactions
ACE inhibitors (eg, captopril, fosinopril, imidapril, enalapril), AIIA (eg, losartan, telmisartan), aspirin, ciclosporin, corticosteroids, diuretics, K-sparing diuretics & aldosterone antagonists, lithium, methotrexate, other NSAIDs, quinolones, warfarin.
MedsGo Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Features
Dosage Strength
50mg
Drug Ingredients
- Diclofenac
Drug Packaging
Enteric-Coated Tablet 1's
Generic Name
Diclofenac Sodium
Registration Number
DRP-2612-02
Drug Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)
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