Apnac 50 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium |
| Company | Supreme pharmaceutical ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Rheumatology
- Inflammatory forms of rheumatism
- 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
- Gynecology
- Primary dysmenorrhoea
- Episiotomy
- Adnexitis
- Endometritis
- Parametritis
- Salpingitis
- Mastitis
- Pre-operative medication
- Dentistry
- Post-operative pain
- Post-traumatic pain
- Prevention of pain and treatment of inflammation and swelling
Pharmacology
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Anti-rheumatic
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Uricosuric effect
- Inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis
- Rapid and complete absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract
- Metabolized in the liver
- First pass metabolism
Dosage & Administration
- Diclofenac FC Tablet
- Diclofenac SR Tablet
- Diclofenac Dispersible Tablet
- Diclofenac TR Capsule
- Diclofenac Suppository
- Diclofenac injection
- Diclofenac Gel
- Adult dosage 75-150 mg daily
- Children dosage 1-3 mg/kg body weight daily
- Elderly patients dosage
- Maximum daily dose 150 mg
- External use only
- Dosage reduction for long term use
Interaction
- Lithium and digoxin interaction
- Anticoagulants interaction
- Antidiabetic agents interaction
- Cyclosporin interaction
- Methotrexate interaction
- Quinolone antimicrobials interaction
- NSAIDs and steroids co-administration
Contraindications
- Patients hypersensitive to any ingredient
- Peptic ulcer
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac
- Contra-indicated in asthmatic patients
- Not for use under occlusive airtight dressings
Side Effects
- Epigastric pain
- Eructation
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Peripheral edema
- Skin reactions
- Rash
- Eczema
- Local irritation
- Reddening of the skin
- Skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use only for compelling reasons during pregnancy
- Lowest effective dose should be used
- Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy
- Not recommended during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Peptic ulceration
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Close observation for advanced age patients
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes
- Proper hand washing after application
- Not to be taken 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