Diclofenac

Diclofenac, dem sell under de brand name Voltaren among odas, be a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) dem use to treat pain den inflammatory diseases such as gout. Dem fi take am orally (dem swallow by mouth), dem insert rectally as a suppository, dem inject intramuscularly, dem inject intravenously, dem apply to de skin topically, anaa thru eye drops. Improvements insyd pain dey last up to eight hours. E sanso be available as de fixed-dose combination diclofenac/misoprostol (Arthrotec) to help protect de stomach; however, proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole typically be first-line since dem be at least as effective as misoprostol, buh plus better tolerability.

Common side effects dey include abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea, dizziness, headache, den swelling. Serious side effects fi include heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, den stomach ulceration. Ein use no be recommended insyd de third trimester of pregnancy. E likely be safe during breastfeeding. Dem dey believe Diclofenac to work by decreasing de production of prostaglandins, like oda drugs insyd dis class.

Insyd 2023, na e be de 73rd most commonly prescribed medication insyd de United States, plus more dan 9million prescriptions. E be available as ein acid anaa insyd two salts, as either diclofenac sodium anaa potassium.

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