Cosfenac SR 100 mg (Capsule (Sustained Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Cosmo pharma laboratories ltd |
Title
- Diclofenac FC Tablet
- Diclofenac SR Tablet
- Diclofenac Dispersible Tablet
- Diclofenac TR Capsule
- Diclofenac Suppository
- Diclofenac injection
- Diclofenac Gel
Categories
- Rheumatology
- Surgery and Traumatology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Dentistry
- Other indications
Indications
- Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism
- Chronic involutive
- Polyarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Sprain
- Bruises
- Dislocations
- Fractures
- Soft tissue injuries
- Surgical interventions
- Primary dysmenorrhoea
- Episiotomy
- Adnexitis
- Endometritis
- Parametritis
- Salpingitis
- Mastitis
- Pre-operative medication for the prevention of pain, inflammation, and swelling
- Post-operative and post-traumatic pain, inflammation, and swelling
- For the prevention of pain and treatment of inflammation and swelling of patients in the urogenital tract, renal and biliary colic
Pharmacology
- Potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Pronounced anti-rheumatic properties
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Uricosuric effect
- Inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis
- Rapid and complete absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract
- Metabolized in the liver
- Undergoes first pass metabolism
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses, preferably after food
- Children: 1-3 mg of diclofenac/kg body wt. daily in divided doses
- Elderly patients: Lowest effective dosage recommended
- Maximum daily dose is 150 mg
Interaction
- Increased plasma concentrations of lithium and digoxin
- Increased risk of haemorrhage with the combined use of diclofenac and anticoagulant therapy
- No influence on antidiabetic agents' clinical effect
- Nephrotoxicity with cyclosporin and diclofenac concomitant use
- Serious toxicity when methotrexate and NSAIDs are given within 24 hours of each other
- Convulsions due to interaction between quinolones and NSAIDs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the products
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac like other non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents
- Not to be used under occlusive airtight dressings
Side Effects
- Epigastric pain
- Eructation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
- Skin reactions such as rash and eczema
- Local irritation and reddening of the skin
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Employed only for compelling reasons during pregnancy
- The lowest effective dose should be used
- Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy
- Insignificant quantity in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Close observation in rare instances of peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes
- Wash hands after application
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children