Volpro 50 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.80 (100's pack: ৳ 80.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Mystic pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Rheumatology
- Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism
- Chronic involutive
- Polyarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Spondylarthroses
- Acute gout
- Peri-articular rheumatic disorders
- Sprain
- Bruises
- Dislocations
- Fractures
- Soft tissue injuries
- Surgical interventions
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Primary dysmenorrhoea
- Episiotomy
- Adnexitis
- Endometritis
- Parametritis
- Salpingitis
- Mastitis
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pre-operative medication for the prevention of pain, inflammation, and swelling
- Post-operative and post-traumatic pain
- Renal and biliary colic
Pharmacology
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Anti-rheumatic properties
- Analgesic properties
- Antipyretic properties
- Uricosuric effect
- Inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis
- Complete absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract
- Metabolism in the liver
- First pass metabolism
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 75-150 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses
- Preferably after food
- Reduced dose for long term use
- Selection of appropriate tablet type as per patient's need
- Dosage adjustment for elderly and debilitated patients
- Dosage for children as per body weight
- Max daily dose of 150 mg
- Use of suppository and gel
Interaction
- Increased plasma concentrations of lithium and digoxin
- Risk of haemorrhage with anticoagulant therapy
- No influence on oral antidiabetic agents
- Nephrotoxicity with cyclosporin
- Serious toxicity with methotrexate
- Convulsions with quinolone antimicrobials
- Increased frequency of unwanted effects with other NSAIDs and steroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac
- Contra-indicated in asthmatic patient
- Not to be used under occlusive airtight dressings
Side Effects
- Mild, rare, and transient adverse effects
- Epigastric pain
- Eructation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
- Skin reactions like rash and eczema
- Local irritation and reddening of the skin
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Employed only for compelling reasons during pregnancy
- Lowest effective dose to be used
- Not recommended during the first trimester
- Not recommended during lactation
- Insignificant quantity detected in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Close observation in cases of peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Close observation in advanced age
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes
- Proper hand washing after application
- No oral ingestion
Therapeutic Class
- Osteoarthritis drugs
- Rheumatoid arthritis drugs
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light
- Below 30°C
- Keep out of the reach of children
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