Diclofenac or Voltaren is an anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), which began in 1976. Diclofenac, as other drugs in this group, relieves the pain and stiffness of arthritis. The drug is used to treat symptoms caused by rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, and back pain. Although the drug does not cure the underlying disease, it helps to improve symptoms and restore the affected organ to its activity. The combination of physical therapy and drug therapy should usually be combined. In addition, diclofenac is used to relieve renal colic pain caused by a pebble in the kidney. Common side effects of diclofenac include stimulating / stimulating the digestive system, worsening gastrointestinal symptoms and increasing risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Rarely, liver and kidney toxicity was observed in patients taking this drug. Arthrotec is a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol.
Instructions to take diclofenac
Method of handling:
Tablets, tablets and capsules slow-acting, suppositories, injection, gel, eye drops, bandages.
Number of doses:
3 - 1 times a day, preferably with eating. Take a slow-acting capsule once a day.
Dosage:
Adults: 75 - 150 mg / day, one dose or divided and distributed during the day.
Children: 1 - 3 mg / kg for day divided doses.
Start of event:
Tablets and suppositories: 1 - 4 hours. Syringe 30 - 60 minutes.
Duration of the event
Tablets and injections: 6 - 8 hours; Disc for continuous effect: 24 hours.
feed:
Preferably take the medicine with food to reduce gastric irritation.
Storage and preservation:
The medicine should be kept in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Out of reach of children.
Forget the dose:
Take the medicine as soon as you remember. If the next dose is within two hours, you should take the dose and skip the next dose.
Stop medication:
It is safe to stop taking the medicine when it is needed. In cases of rheumatoid arthritis you should consult a doctor before you stop taking it, because the symptoms may return.
overdose:
Do not worry when taking an overdose. If special symptoms are observed, or if a large overdose is taken, inform your doctor.
Warnings when taking diclofenac
During pregnancy:
The drug crosses the placenta. It is recommended that you refrain from taking the medicine during pregnancy, especially in the first and last trimester as the child approaches, because it may inhibit the birth process. In addition to its negative effect on the cardiovascular system of the fetus (B) (D) at the end of pregnancy - it is preferable to abstain from taking the drug in the third trimester.
Breast feeding:
The drug is transferred to breast milk and can affect the baby. You should consult your doctor.
Children and infants
Not usually given.
Elderly:
A big probability for appearance of side effects. it is possible that the given dose will be reduced.
Driving:
You should avoid the procedure until it becomes clear what the effect of the medicine is, as it can cause blurry.
Use long treatments
Surgery and anesthesia:
This drug is likely to increase bleeding. The doctor and anesthetist should be informed of the use of this medicine at least two weeks prior to the procedure.
Side effects of diclofenac
Diarrhea
Common Effectiveness: Darge
Inform the doctor: in acute cases
Constipation
Common Effectiveness: Darge
Inform the doctor: in acute cases
nausea
Common Effectiveness: Rare
Inform the doctor: in acute cases
vomiting
Common Effectiveness: Rare
Inform the doctor: in acute cases
Heartburn
Common Effectiveness: Rare
Inform the doctor: in acute cases
Blood or black stools
Common Effectiveness: Rare
Inform the doctor: in each case
Stop taking the medicine
Go to hospital
Bloody vomiting
Common Effectiveness: Rare
Inform the doctor: in each case
Stop taking the medicine
Go to hospital
Misty
Common Effectiveness: Rare
Inform the doctor: in acute cases
Dizziness
Common Effectiveness: Rare
Inform the doctor: in acute cases
rash
Common Effectiveness: Rare
Inform the doctor: in each case
Stop taking the medicine
Shortness of breath / whistling
Common Effectiveness: Rare
Inform the doctor: in each case
Stop taking the medicine
Go to hospital
