Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain, inflammation, and swelling associated with various conditions such as arthritis, muscle strains, and menstrual cramps. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation, providing relief for both acute and chronic conditions.
Diclofenac Sodium is an NSAID pain reliever that reduces inflammation and is commonly prescribed for arthritis, pain, and inflammatory conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 203214
- Generic
- Diclofenac Sodium
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- Surpass Anti-Inflammatory, Voltaren, Aleve Arthritis Pain, Trifena, Arthrotec, Pennsaid
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and migraine attacks. Also used for post-operative pain and dental pain.
Works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which reduces the synthesis of prostaglandins—chemical messengers responsible for pain, fever, and inflammatory responses in the body.
May increase risk of serious cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke) and gastrointestinal bleeding/ulcers. Should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible. Contraindicated in late pregnancy and should be avoided in patients with kidney impairment, heart failure, or active peptic ulcers. May interact with blood thinners and other NSAIDs.
Official drug label
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