Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Postoperative pain Age: Adult |
Dose: Intravenous infusion or bolus injection – 75 mg Frequency: may repeat after 4-6 hours if necessary Duration: Maximum period: 2 days Note: As diclofenac Sodium: infusion in glucose 5% or sodium chloride 0.9% (previously buffered with sodium bicarbonate) given over 30-120 minutes or as bolus injection. |
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Indication: Rheumatoid arthritis; Sprains; Strains; Tendinitis; Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders; Bursitis; Acute gout; Dysmenorrhoea Age: Adult |
Dose: Intramuscular injection – 75 mg Frequency: once daily Duration: Maximum period: 2 days Note: As diclofenac Sodium: injected into the gluteal muscle, may increase to 75 mg twice daily in severe conditions. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Mild to moderate acute pain Age: 12 years and older |
Dose: Tablet – 25 mg Frequency: four times daily Note: by mouth (oral) |
Administration
- Apply to affected area
- Do not bandage treated area tightly
Side Effect
- gastrointestinal discomfort
- epigastria pain
- eructation
- nausea and Diarrhoea
- headache and bleeding sometime may occur
- Occasionally skin rash
- peripheral oedema and abnormalities of serum transaminase have been reported
- activation of peptic ulcer
- haematemesis or melena
- blood dyscrasia (extensive usage)
- There have been isolated reports of anaphylactoid reactions
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- disorientation
- confusion
- lightheadness etc
- Incase of eye drops ocular burning sensation or allergic reaction may occur in 5-10% patients
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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Methotrexate
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May increase serum levels
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Other NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, Celecoxib, Meloxicam, Indomethacin, Piroxicam, Ketorolac), Anticoagulants (Warfarin, Heparin, Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban, Edoxaban) (e.g. warfarin)
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Higher risk of GI bleeding
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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Active Peptic Ulcer
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Risk of bleeding
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Asthma
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Can trigger asthma attack
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at temparature not exceeding 30° C in a dry place. Protected from light.
Data Sources
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