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Diclofenac is a phenylacetic acid derivative and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Label NSAIDs inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 and-2 which are the enzyme responsible for producing prostaglandins (PGs). PGs contribute to inflammation and pain signalling.
Diclofenac is a phenylacetic acid derivative and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Label NSAIDs inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 and-2 which are the enzyme responsible for producing prostaglandins (PGs).
D00903 Diclofenac potassium Drug classes [BR:br08332] Anti-inflammatory DG01504 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) D00903 Diclofenac potassium Target-based classification of drugs [BR:br08310] Enzymes Oxidoreductases (EC1) Prostaglandin synthase PTGS1 (COX1) D00903 Diclofenac potassium (USP) ...
Common Generic Name(s): diclofenac, diclofenac potassium, diclofenac Na, diclofenac sodium; Pronunciation: dye-KLOE-fen-ak; Drug Classes: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Combinations with drugs classified in A02B (e.g. esomeprazole) are classified in M01A using the 50-series. The DDDs are based on the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, except for the coxibs (M01AH). List of abbreviations.
Diclofenac Potassium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) compound. It is benzene-acetic acid derivative, showing cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme inhibition. It is launched as an immediate release tablet in order to provide quick pain relief.1,2 The chemical name of diclofenac potassium is 2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino]-benzeneacetic acid.
ATC Group: M01AB05 Diclofenac. The World Health Organization's ATC classification organizes medical drugs based on therapeutic properties, chemical composition, and anatomy. It helps make essential medicines readily available globally and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Prototypical NSAIA; phenylacetic acid derivative; structurally related to meclofenamate sodium and mefenamic acid. Orally for symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Diclofenac potassium immediate-release tablets: 50 mg orally 3 times a day; an initial dose of 100 mg orally followed by 50 mg oral doses may provide better relief in some patients. Parenteral: 37.5 mg IV bolus over 15 seconds every 6 hours as needed for pain