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Språk: engelsk
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DICLOFENAC SODIUM (UNII: QTG126297Q) (DICLOFENAC - UNII:144O8QL0L1)
St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of Diclofenac Sodium Extended-release Tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use Diclofenac Sodium Extended-release Tablets. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS ). Diclofenac Sodium Extended-release Tablets are indicated: - For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis - For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis Diclofenac Sodium Extended-release Tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to diclofenac. Diclofenac Sodium Extended-release Tablets should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients (see WARNINGS, Anaphylactic Reactions, and PRECAUTIONS, Preexisting Asthma )
Diclofenac Sodium Extended-release Tablets 100 mg - unscored, pink, round film coated tablets, engraved with "93" on one side and "1041" on the other side. NDC 60760-264-30 BOTTLES OF 30 Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture. Dispense in tight container (USP).
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St. Mary's Medical Park Pharmacy ---------- MEDICATION GUIDE FOR NON- STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDS) DICLOFENAC (dye-KLOE-fen-ak) (See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of prescription NSAID medicines.) What is the most important information I should know about medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)? NSAID medicines may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death. This chance increases: • with longer use of NSAID medicines • in people who have heart disease NSAID medicines should never be used right before or after a heart surgery called a "coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)." NSAID medicines can cause ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines at any time during treatment. Ulcers and bleeding: • can happen without warning symptoms • may cause death The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with: • taking medicines called "corticosteroids" and "anticoagulants" • longer use • smoking • drinking alcohol • older age • having poor health NSAID medicines should only be used: • exactly as prescribed • at the lowest dose possible for your treatment • for the shortest time needed What are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)? NSAID medicines are used to treat pain and redness, swelling, and heat (inflammation) from medical conditions such as: • different types of arthritis • menstrual cramps and other types of short-term pain Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)? Do not take an NSAID medicine: • if you had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAID medicine • for pain right before or after heart bypass surgery Tell your healthcare provider: • about all your medical conditions. • about all of the medicines you take. NSAIDs and some other medicines can interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Keep a list of your medicines to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist. • if you are p Les hele dokumentet
DICLOFENAC SODIUM- DICLOFENAC SODIUM TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE ST. MARY'S MEDICAL PARK PHARMACY ---------- DICLOFENAC SODIUM EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS RX ONLY CARDIOVASCULAR RISK NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk (see WARNINGS). Diclofenac Sodium Extended-release Tablets are contraindicated for the treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see WARNINGS). GASTROINTESTINAL RISK NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious gastrointestinal events (see WARNINGS). DESCRIPTION Diclofenac Sodium Extended-release Tablets are a benzeneacetic acid derivative. The chemical name is 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino] benzeneacetic acid, monosodium salt. The molecular weight is 318.13. Its molecular formula is C H Cl NNaO , and it has the following structural formula: Each extended-release tablet for oral administration contains 100 mg of diclofenac sodium, USP. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, D & C Red # 27 (phloxine aluminum lake), hydroxyethyl cellulose, hypromellose, isopropyl alcohol, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY PHARMACODYNAMICS Diclofenac Sodium Extended-release Tablets are a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities in animal models. The mechanism of 14 10 2 2 action of Diclofenac Sodium Extended-rel Les hele dokumentet