Diclofenac Sodium Composition:
Diclofenac sodium – This is an NSAID (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) that helps in reducing pain, inflammation, and joint stiffness in arthritis.
The mechanism of action for this drug is the inhibition of COX 1 and 2 enzymes for the production of prostaglandins.
To reduce the risk of a gastric ulcer due to NSAID use, it is given in combination with misoprostol. For several causes of acute and chronic pain and inflammation, diclofenac sodium is the first line of treatment.
Indications:
- JIA (juvenile idiopathic arthritis)
- Management of mild-moderate pain conditions
- Actinic keratosis
- Acute arthritis
- Gouty arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Fibromyalgia syndrome
- Joint dislocations
- Muscle injuries
- Muscle spasm
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Muscle soreness
- Sprains
- Post-op pain
- Ocular inflammation
- Radicular pain
- Rheumatism
- Relief of musculoskeletal and painful conditions discomfort
Functioning:
Diclofenac sodium or DIAN 50 is the NSAID that helps in regulating pain and associated problems. Lack of mobility due to pain is the culprit for atrophy and muscle contractures. Diclofenac sodium improves mobility and reduces the chances of atrophy, imbalance of the body, and injury to the tissues.
Moreover, DIAN50 also helps with the preservation of destructed cartilage due to degenerative changes in the body. Degenerative changes cause osteophytes, cartilage destruction, and rubbing of boney surfaces, which end in producing friction to cause pain, swelling, tenderness, and stiffness.
Prescription information:
Dosage:
One tablet of DIAN 50 contains:
- 50 mg diclofenac sodium
You can use DIAN 50 medicine once a day according to your condition.
- Do not exceed its usage more than one to two times in one day.
Side-effects:
There are no absolute side-effects of this drug. However, patients can suffer from mild symptoms of nausea. In case of overdose, patients can suffer from light-headedness, drowsiness, and headaches.
Contraindications:
There are no absolute contraindications of this drug. In the case of epileptic patients, additional care is advised for the prescription of this drug.
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