What are the uses and side effects of Diclofenac Sodium?
Diclofenac is a medicine that reduces inflammation and pain. It's used to treat aches and pains, as well as problems with joints, muscles and bones. These include: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout. Common side effects of diclofenac tablets, capsules and suppositories happen in more than 1 in 100 people. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or don't go away: headaches feeling dizzy or vertigo stomach ache, wind or loss of appetite feeling sick (nausea) being sick (vomiting) or diarrhoea mild rash You're less likely to have side effects with diclofenac gel or plasters. This is because not as much of the medicine gets into your body. But you may still get the same side effects, especially if you use a lot on a large area of skin.
Diclofenac Sodium belongs to the class of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Diclofenac Sodium is used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain and inflammatory conditions. This drug is prescribed for conditions such as migraines and headaches, dysmenorrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, musculoskeletal pain and deep cuts and wounds. The side effects of Diclofenac Sodium includes - Headache - Sweating - Shivers and shaking - Dizziness - Pain and swelling in arms and legs - Stiffness - Easy bruising - Stomach ache - Diarrhea - Respiratory distress - Anxiety - Thinking and memory problems - Jaundice-like symptoms - Dark urine and clay-colored stools Diclofenac Sodium interacts with the following drugs. - Anticoagulants - NSAIDs - ACE inhibitors - Beta-Blockers - Methotrexate - Diuretics
