Erdon-Plus (75 mg+20 mg)/2 ml (IM Injection)
2 ml ampoule: ৳ 15.00 (2 x 5: ৳ 150.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Diclofenac sodium lidocaine hydrochloride |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
Title
- Diclofenac Sodium and Lidocaine Injection
Categories
- Pain Relief
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Local Anesthetic
- Arthritis Medication
- Musculoskeletal Disorder Treatment
- Postoperative Pain Relief
- Renal Colic Treatment
- Osteoarthritis Medication
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication
Description
- The injection contains Diclofenac Sodium and Lidocaine used for relief of pain and inflammation in various conditions including arthritic and musculoskeletal disorders, trauma-related pain, control of pain and inflammation in surgeries, renal colic, and other painful conditions.
- Diclofenac Sodium is a potent nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) with marked analgesic and antipyretic properties.
- Lidocaine acts as a local anaesthetic, minimizing pain at the injection site when used in the indications mentioned.
Packaging dimensions
- 5ml ampoule
Color options
- Clear liquid
Dosage form
- Injection
Age recommendations
- Adult
- Children
- Elderly patients
Administration route
- Intramuscular
Pharmacology
- Diclofenac Sodium inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting cyclooxygenase, while Lidocaine impairs nerve impulse generation and conduction by slowing depolarization.
Onset of action
- 30 minutes following injection
Interactions
- Lithium and Digoxin
- Anticoagulants
- Antidiabetic agents
- Cyclosporin
- Methotrexate
- Quinolone antimicrobials
- Other NSAIDs and steroids
- Diuretics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac or local anaesthetics of the amide type
- Patients with active or suspected peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding
- Patients in whom attacks of asthma, urticaria or acute rhinitis are precipitated by Aspirin or other NSAIDs possessing prostaglandin synthetase inhibiting activity.
- Patients with Adams-Stokes syndrome or severe degrees of heart block
- Hypersensitivity to any of the excipients used in the formulation
Side effects
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Bleeding
- Injection site disorder
- Abscesses
- Local necrosis
- CNS reactions like drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation, confusion, lightheadedness
Pregnancy precautions
- Not recommended during the last trimester of pregnancy
- Should not be prescribed during pregnancy unless compelling reasons exist
- Lowest effective dosage should be used
- Minimal quantities detected in breast milk
Special precautions warnings
- Close observation in patients with severe hepatic, cardiac or renal insufficiency, or the elderly
- Deterioration of renal function may result from NSAID use
- Monitor renal, hepatic function, and blood counts in long-term NSAID treatment
- Discontinue Diclofenac if abnormal liver function tests persist or worsen, clinical signs or symptoms of liver disease develop, or other manifestations occur
Therapeutic class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage conditions
- Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place. Protected from light.