Voltaren 75 mg/3 ml (IM Injection)

3 ml ampoule: ৳ 150.00 (1 x 5: ৳ 750.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Diclofenac sodium
Company Novartis bangladesh ltd
Also available as
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Indications

  • Inflammatory and degenerative forms of rheumatism
  • Chronic involutive arthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Acute gout
  • Peri-articular rheumatic disorders
  • Sprains
  • Bruises
  • Dislocations
  • Fractures
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Surgical interventions
  • Primary dysmenorrhoea
  • Episiotomy
  • Adnexitis
  • Endometritis
  • Parametritis
  • Salpingitis
  • Mastitis
  • Pre-operative medication for pain prevention
  • Post-operative pain
  • Post-traumatic pain
  • Pain prevention for urogenital tract operations
  • Pain treatment for 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
  • Peak plasma concentrations reached within 2 hours
  • 99.7% protein binding
  • Metabolized in the liver
  • Undergoes first pass metabolism

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration
  • Different dosages for different tablet forms
  • Sublingual administration for children
  • Elderly patients' recommended dosage
  • Maximum daily dosage
  • Suppository administration
  • Injection administration
  • External gel application
  • Dosage adjustment for long term use

Interactions

  • Interactions with lithium and digoxin
  • Potential risk of haemorrhage with anticoagulants
  • Safe use with oral antidiabetic agents
  • Potential nephrotoxicity with cyclosporin
  • Risk of serious toxicity with methotrexate
  • Potential convulsions with quinolone antimicrobials
  • Increased unwanted effects with co-administration of other NSAIDs and steroids

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
  • Peptic ulcer
  • Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac
  • Contraindicated in asthmatic patients precipitated by acetylsalicylic acid or other prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors
  • 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 such as rash and eczema
  • Local skin irritation
  • Reddening of the skin
  • Skin rash

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use during pregnancy for compelling reasons only
  • Lowest effective dose in pregnancy
  • Not recommended in first trimester of pregnancy
  • Not recommended during breastfeeding
  • Insufficient clinical data for pregnancy use

Precautions & Warnings

  • Observation for peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Close observation for advanced age patients
  • Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes
  • Proper hand washing after application
  • Not for oral consumption

Therapeutic Class

  • Drugs for Osteoarthritis
  • Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Storage Conditions

  • Cool and dry storage
  • Protection from light
  • Below 30°C
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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