{"id":18664,"date":"2017-12-04T19:00:17","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T13:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18664"},"modified":"2018-08-03T10:34:46","modified_gmt":"2018-08-03T05:04:46","slug":"diclofenac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18664","title":{"rendered":"Diclofenac &#8211; Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Cambia, Zorvolex, Voltaren, Dyloject<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category:\u00a0<\/strong>Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic name:\u00a0<\/strong>Diclofenac<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Introduction and Quick Information:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diclofenac comes under a group of drugs called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID). It is used to relieve swelling, tenderness, stiffness, and pain caused by osteoarthritis (an arthritis disease caused the degeneration of the inner lubricant layers of the joints) ankylosing spondylitis (spinal arthritis that specifically effects spine only) and rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by the growth of the inner layer of the joints). Diclofenac tablets are sometimes also prescribed by doctors for regular menstrual pain as well and pain occurred by other causes. This NSAID medication works by preventing the body\u2019s production of a substance that further along with the disease causes fever, inflammation, and pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is Diclofenac Approved by FDA?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Diclofenac in July 1988 as an NSAID medication.\u00a0 It is used to treat arthritis caused by several reasons. This medicine comes under the prescription category hence you cannot take this medicine without any doctor\u2019s recommendation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of Diclofenac:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diclofenac belongs to a group of drugs called NSAID for the treatment of pain and inflammation caused by several conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is considered as an effective medicine to treat soft tissue inflammation because of bursitis and tendinitis and menstrual cramps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This drug may also be prescribed to use other health discomforts such as muscle aches, dental pain, and pain after having a baby or surgery. However, it may have sudden severe discomfort caused by pain and you may want to get rapid relief then it may be better to go for other medication than Diclofenac. Consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information so that you judge better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Here are Some Benefits of Diclofenac:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">To provide relief from the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">To provide relief from mild to moderate pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Aids muscle aches, dental pain, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This drug may be used for other purposes as well which have not been mentioned in the medication guide. Some healthcare professionals prescribe this medicine for health conditions which have not been discussed here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Diclofenac Side Effects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diclofenac side effects can be fatal. Seek immediate medical assistance if you notice any of the below mentioned side effects while using this NSAID medication:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fever, sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A headache with a severe blistering, peeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Red skin rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severe tingling, numbness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Pain, muscle weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Bruising<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Swelling or rapid weight gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Urinating less than usual or not at all<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Coughing up blood or<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Slurred speech, shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vomit that looks like coffee grounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chest pain, weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Problems with vision or balance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Low fever, loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nausea, stomach pain, dark urine, clay-colored stools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Increased sensitivity to light<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Purple spots on the skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Neck stiffness, chills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Upset stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Constipation, bloating, gas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mild heartburn or stomach pain, diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Skin itching or rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dizziness, headache, nervousness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ringing in your ears<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lack of energy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Flu-like symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Uneven heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Difficult or painful urination<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you have any concern over Diclofenac side effects, you can ask your doctor for its other possible side effects. You can easily avoid side effects if you follow direction given by your health consultant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Recommended Dosage of Diclofenac:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Take Diclofenac as exactly as it was prescribed by your doctor for you. Do not take this medicine in a larger amount or do not try to take longer than prescribed by your healthcare provider. Follow every given direction to get safe and effective treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Do not chew or break or crush an extended-release Diclofenac tablet. Swallow the tablet as a whole as this medicine is made to release its effects slowly in the body and tampering the pills while taking them can cause too much release of the medicine at one time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Do not use any other medicine while taking this Diclofenac due to some safety concerns. If you have been taking this medicine for longer periods as prescribed by your doctor then you need to get your blood checked on a regular basis for monitoring. Try to visit your doctor on schedule dates and do not miss the appointments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Miss a Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Missed dose consequences are not known. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember or skip the dose if you think it is too late to take the missed one. Do not try to double your dose to make up for the missed one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In<\/strong> <strong>Case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Overdose consequences can be fatal or health injurious. Seek medical assistance as soon as possible if you notice any of the overdose symptoms such as drowsiness, coughing up blood, black or bloody stools, fainting, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea and shallow breathing. You can ask your doctor for more overdose symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interaction of Diclofenac:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tell your doctor if you have been taking any of these medications before taking diclofenac. Here they are-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">An antidepressant such as fluoxetine (PROzac), fluvoxamine (Luvox CR), venlafaxine (Effexor XR), citalopram (CeleXA), sertraline (Zoloft), duloxetine (Cymbalta, Irenka).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Aspirin (Aspir 81) or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil), diclofenac (Zorvolex), indomethacin (Indocin), naproxen (Aleve), piroxicam (Feldene), nabumetone (Relafen).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">An ACE inhibitor such as fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), ramipril (Altace), quinapril (Accupril), benazepril (Lotensin).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cyclosporine (Gengraf, SandIMMUNE)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This is not a complete list of Diclofenac interaction with other drugs. You can get full information of drug interaction with this medicine. This may include herbal products, minerals &amp; vitamin supplements and other prescribed and non-prescribed drugs by other doctors. Do not start using this drug without informing your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Life Style and Food Habits You Must Follow When on Diclofenac:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Let your doctor know if you have any of the below-mentioned diseases that is in your interest and for your safety, like<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Heart disease\u00a0or a heart attack<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">High cholesterol<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Liver disease or liver failure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Kidney diseases and kidney failure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Asthma<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Congestive heart failure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Any sort of allergies to medicine particularly with NSAID and aspirin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drinking alcohol frequently<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Smoking habit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tell your doctor if you had any of these health conditions before taking Diclofenac as you may need a dose adjustment with some medical test. Tell your doctor if you have any vitamin deficiency or any poor and inactive lifestyle habits as it may divide medicine benefits and effects or slow down its effects. You should ask your healthcare provider about the diet routine which you have to follow while taking this medicine as there are some foods which may affect the benefits of this medication. You should follow every instruction directed by your doctor for safe and rapid results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How Safe Is Diclofenac for Pregnant Women and Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diclofenac comes under U.S.\u00a0FDA pregnancy category C, which means that the\u00a0drug should be used with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Its use should be avoided in late pregnancy. Also, it lies in the U.S. FDA\u00a0pregnancy category D after more than 30 weeks of gestation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diclofenac gets secreted in breastmilk and hence should be avoided by nursing mothers.<strong style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;\">Complications and Conditions Possible Due to Prolonged Use of Diclofenac:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Prolonged uses of this medicine can be fatal for your health as this could lead to some severe side effects to the body.\u00a0 It is strictly advised to not use this medicine longer than recommended. It is not known whether Diclofenac has the habit-forming capability or not. However, it is highly dangerous for those people who have drug abuse or addiction. Do not take this medicine without a prescription from your doctor. However, you can take this medicine for longer than the recommended time, only if your doctor allows you to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of Diclofenac:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Since Diclofenac is approved by FDA, hence it is available at every FDA and government approved store. You can also get this medicine from various online stores after providing required information that is regarding your prescription.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0Cambia, Zorvolex, Voltaren, Dyloject Category:\u00a0Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Generic name:\u00a0Diclofenac Introduction and Quick Information: Diclofenac comes under a group of drugs called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID). 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