Diclofenac Sodium Pharmacology
Diclofenac Sodium
2.Vomiting
3.Anorexia
4.Diarrhoea
5.Gastrointestinal bleeding
6.Abdominal distress
7.Constipation
8.Flatulence
9.Ulceration of the stomach or intestine
10.Dyspepsia
11.Headache
12.Dizziness
13. Rash
2.Peptic ulcer
3.Asthma
2.Renal impairment
3.Hypertension
4.Blood clotting disorders
5.Gastrointestinal diseases
6.Proctitis
7.Asthma
8.Cautioned against driving, operating or activities requiring concentration
9.Avoid alcohol
10.Heart failure
CHILDREN below 14: contraindicated
2.Acute gout
3.Joint disorders e.g. inflammatory disease in joints, crystal deposition in the joints
4.Osteoarthritis
5.For the relief of pain and inflammation in dental minor surgery and orthopedic
6.Dysmenorrhoea
7.Juvenile chronic arthritis
8.Migraine
Diuretics : Inhibits diuretics but efficacy of potassium sparing diuretics enhanced.
Methotrexate : Toxicity enhanced.
Salicylates : Efficacy of salicylates reduced.
Cyclosporine : Increases nephrotoxicity of both agents.
Hydantoins : Increases serum levels resulting in toxicity.
For the relief of pain, Migraine, Dysmenorrhoea: 150 mg / day in 3 divided doses.
Osteoarthritis: 50 mg 2 - 3 times daily
Rheumatoid arthritis: 150 - 200 mg / day in 3 - 4 divided doses.
Ankylosing spondylitis: 25 mg 4 times daily give an extra dose of 25 mg at bed time if necessary.
Children Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: 0.5 - 2 mg / kg body weight / day in divided doses.
Maximum dose: 3 mg / kg body weight / day in divided doses
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