Diclofen 75 mg/3 ml (IM Injection)
3 ml ampoule: ৳ 15.10 (2 x 5: ৳ 151.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism
- Chronic involutive
- Polyarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Spondylarthroses
- Acute gout
- 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
- Prevention of pain and treatment of inflammation and swelling of patients operated in the urogenital tract
- Renal and biliary colic
Pharmacology
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Anti-rheumatic properties
- Analgesic properties
- Antipyretic properties
- Uricosuric effect
- Inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis
- Rapid and complete absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses
- Reduction of dose in long-term use
- Dose adjustment for elderly patients
- Dosage recommendations for different tablet types
- Supplementation with conventional tablets
- Diclofenac gel application instructions
- Use of diclofenac suppository and injection
Interaction
- Potential interactions with lithium, digoxin, anticoagulants, antidiabetic agents, cyclosporin, methotrexate, quinolone antimicrobials, other NSAIDs, and steroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac
- Asthma
- Urticaria
- Acute rhinitis
- Avoid use under occlusive airtight dressings
Side Effects
- Mild, rare, and transient adverse effects
- Epigastric pain
- Eructation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
- Skin reactions
- Local skin irritation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use only if compelling reasons exist
- Avoid use during the first trimester of pregnancy
- Insufficient clinical data for Diclofenac Sodium Gel use during pregnancy
- Insignificant quantity of Diclofenac in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Close observation for peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes
- Proper hand washing after application
- Do not take by mouth
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protected from light
- Store below 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children