Diclofenac Potassium 50 Tab

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Storage{}{}{}
<p style=\"text-align: left;\">  Store below 30 <sup>o</sup>C. </p> <p style=\"text-align: left;\">  Protect from light and moisture. </p> <p style=\"text-align: left;\">  Keep out of rich of children.</p>
Over dosage{}{}{}
<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact a poison control center </p>
Side Effects{}{}{}
<ul> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">Allergic reaction: cough, dizziness, itching</li> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">Need to medical attention: Cardiovascular System: <a href=\"http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6972\">congestive heart failure</a>, <a href=\"http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3846\">hypertension</a>, <a href=\"http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5698\">tachycardia</a></li> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">Need to medical attention if continue:</li> </ul> <ul> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">Digestive System: dry mouth, <a href=\"http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3322\">esophagitis</a>, gastric/peptic ulcers, <a href=\"http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3551\">gastritis</a>, <a href=\"http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4070\">jaundice</a></li> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">Skin and Appendages: <a href=\"http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2253\">angioedema</a>, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, <a href=\"http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=14086\">Stevens-Johnson syndrome</a>, <a href=\"http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5919\">urticaria</a></li> </ul>
Drug Interaction{}{}{}
<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Aspirin, Methotrexate, Cyclosporine, ACE Inhibitors, Furosemide, Lithium, Warfarin, CYP2C9 Inhibitors or Inducers</p>
Lactation{}{}{}
<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It is not recommended. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug.</p> <p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> </span></p>
Pregnancy{}{}{}
<p>   FDA pregnancy category C</p>
Precautions{}{}{}
<ul> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">Patients on long-term treatment with NSAIDs, including Avifenac, should have their <a href=\"http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15738\">hemoglobin</a> or <a href=\"http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3680\">hematocrit</a> checked if they exhibit any signs or symptoms of anemia.</li> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">Patient with coagulation disorders or patients receiving anticoagulants, should be carefully monitored.</li> </ul> <ul> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">Preexisting Asthma</li> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">Cardiovascular effects- Hypertension- CHF</li> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">GI disorder</li> </ul>
Contraindication{}{}{}
<ul> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Diclofenac.</li> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">This drug should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, <a href=\"http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5919\">urticaria</a>, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.</li> </ul>
Administration and Dosage{}{}{}
<ul> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">For the relief of osteoarthritis the recommended dosage is 100-150 mg/day in divided doses</li> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">For the relief of rheumatoid arthritis the recommended dosage is 150-200 mg/day in divided doses</li> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">For treatment of pain or primary dysmenorrhea the recommended dosage is 50 mg t.i.d</li> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">Take this medicine with full glass of water and immediately after meal.</li> </ul>
Indication{}{}{}
<ul> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">For treatment of primary dysmenorrhea</li> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">For relief of mild to moderate pain</li> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">For relief of the signs and symptoms of <a href=\"http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4675\">osteoarthritis</a></li> <li style=\"text-align: left;\">For relief of the signs and symptoms of <a href=\"http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5354\">rheumatoid arthritis</a></li> </ul>
Mechanism of Action{}{}{}
<p style=\"text-align: left;\">   It inhibits the activity of the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase 2(Cox-2)</p>