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Diclofenac
Latest prescription information about Diclofenac. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Diclofenac
Pronunciation : dye kloe' fen ak
Therapeutic Classification : anti- inflammatory agents
Trade Name(s):
India- Deeclo Gel Gel, Deepas Amp, Defcin Amp, Delaxin Enteric-Coated Tab, Delaxin-M Oint, Delbitol-50 Inj, Delbitol-50 Tab, Delta-K Tab, Demo Film-Coated Tab, Demo-S Film-Coated Tab, Depain Gel, Depas Amp, Dersy Sr-Tab, Desna Tab, Devona Inj, Devona-S Tab, D-Gesic Gel, Dicin Tab, Diclam Inj, Diclasia Inj, Dicloact Enteric-Coated Tab, Dicloact-Sr Film-Coated Tab, Dicloat Inj, Dicloat-Gel Oint, Diclobit Amp, Diclobit Gel, Diclodol Amp, Diclo-Dt Dt-Tab, Diclodyne Gel, Diclofam Gel, Diclofam Inj, Diclofam Sr-Cap, Diclofam Tab, Diclofast Dt-Tab, Diclofen Amp, Diclofen Tab, Diclofenac Inj, Diclofenac Inj, Dicloflam Inj, Dicloflam Sp Tab, Dicloflam Tab, Dicloflame Gel Gel, Dicloflame Inj, Dicloflame Tab, Diclogen Plus Gel, Diclogenta Eye Drops, Diclo-K Tab, Diclolab Eye/Ear Drops, Diclolab Gel, Diclolab Inj, Dicloma Inj, Diclomax Inj, Diclomax Power Gel, Diclomax Sr-Tab, Diclomax Tab, Diclomol Amp, Diclomol Gel, Diclomol Sr-Tab, Diclomove Inj, Diclomove Tab, Diclomove-Nds Cream, Diclom-Sp Tab, Diclonac Enteric-Coated Tab, Diclonac Gel Gel, Diclonac Inj, Diclonac Sr Film-Coated Tab, Diclonet Inj Amp, Diclonij-Dt Dispertab, Diclonij-K Tab, Diclonij-Sr Tab, Diclonip Inj, Diclonova Inj Vial, Diclonova Tab, Diclopace-Ci Gel, Diclopep Enteric-Coated Tab, Dicloran Inj, Dicloran Sr-Tab, Dicloran Tab, Dicloran-Ms Oint, Dicloriz Gel, Diclosef Tab, Diclostar Im-Amp, Diclotal Dispertab, Diclotal Gel, Diclotal Inj, Diclotal Sr-Film-Coated Tab, Diclovar Amp. International- Cataflam, Voltaren, Zipsor. This medication is an NSAID, prescribed for severe pain. This medication decreases the hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : PO- The recommended dosage is 100-200 mg/day in divided doses. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, swelling of the hands, feet, ankles or lower legs, high blood pressure, dehydration, blood disorder, smoking habit, alcohol abuse, any allergy, elderly, children, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Monitor kidney, liver functions, blood electrolyte levels, complete blood cell counts and blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Body as a Whole - Fever, infection and sepsis. Heart - Heart failure, high blood pressure, fast heart rate and fainting. Gastrointestinal - Dry mouth, inflammation of gastrointestinal tract, gastric/peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, mouth ulcer and jaundice. Blood - Eosinophilia, decrease in white blood cells, blood in stool, bruising, rectal bleeding and decrease in platelets. Metabolic - Weight changes. Central Nervous System - Anxiety, weakness, confusion, depression, dream abnormalities, drowsiness, sleeplessness, uneasiness, nervousness, tingling, tremors and unsteadiness. Respiratory - Asthma and difficulty in breathing. Skin - Hair loss, photosensitivity and increased sweating. Eye - Blurred vision. Genitourinary - Bladder inflammation, painful urination, blood in urine, protein in urine and kidney failure. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature and in an airtight container. Keep away from excess heat and moisture. |
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