Cataflam 50Mg Tab 10 Tab

Cataflam 50 mg 10 Tablets

Diclofenac Potassium

Reversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and 2 (COX-1 and 2) enzymes, which results in decreased formation of prostaglandin precursors; has antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Indications:

• Arthritis conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute gout.

• Migraine attacks.

• Acute musculo-skeletal disorders and trauma such as tendinitis, tenosynovitis, and relief of pain in fractures.

• Control of pain and inflammation in orthopedic, dental and other minor surgery.

Points of interest:

• Do not take aspirin for pain relief while using this medication.

• Do not take this medication if you are dehydrated, due to severe vomiting or diarrhea.

• Stop this medication and tell your doctor immediately if you develop swollen ankles, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, black stools or dark vomit.

How to use:

1 tablets every 8 hours after meals .

All Active Ingredients:

Diclofenac Potassium .

Side effects:

• Dyspepsia.

• GI ulceration or bleeding.

• Raised liver enzymes.

• Diarrhea.

Cautions:

• Elderly, Allergic disorders, Coagulation defects, Cardiac Impairment, history of cardiac failure

• Lowest effective dose and shortest duration of action is given to patients having cardiovascular diseases.

• Should not be given to patients with a history of GI diseases.

• Patients with GI disorders and need to have NSAID should be offered a gastroprotective

drugs and must be closely monitored.

• Bronchospasm may be precipitated in patients suffering from or with a previous history of bronchial asthma or allergic disease.

• Contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe renal disease and severe hepatic impairment.

Interactions:

• Anticoagulants: avoid concomitant use with IV diclofenac due to risk of hemorrhage.

• Cyclosporine: increases plasma concentration of diclofenac.

• Methotrexate: diclofenac reduces the excretion of methotrexate

• Tacrolimus: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs may enhance the nephrotoxic effect of tacrolimus.

Quantity:

10 Tablets.

How To Storage :

room temperature.