Diclofenac Sodium IP Injection: Diclofenac is one of a class of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that are used to treat pain and inflammation caused by migraine, muscle pain, toothache, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, gout, strain, and sprain. Pain is a distressing feeling and emotional experience that occurs upon tissue damage.
Diclofenac has Diclofenac in it, which acts by inhibiting the action of an enzyme, cyclo-oxygenase (COX), responsible for the formation of prostaglandins, causing the perception of pain and inflammation. Thus, Diclofenac relieves pain and inflammation.
Diclofenac must be used as directed. This drug can lead to some side effects, including stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, headache, and dizziness. The majority of these side effects do not need medical treatment and will pass with time. In case the side effects persist, consult your physician.
Medical Benefits:
- Diclofenac is part of a class of medicines referred to as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- It alleviates pain, swelling, and joint stiffness due to arthritis that is of mild to moderate intensity.
- It is beneficial in acute migraine, musculoskeletal pain, dental pain, gout, sprain, and strain.
- Diclofenac inhibits the action of an enzyme named cyclo-oxygenase that synthesizes prostaglandins that cause pain and inflammation.
Uses:
- Diclofenac alleviates severe to moderate pain and inflammation and relieves headaches, toothaches, post-operative pain, and more.
- Diclofenac assists in controlling arthritis by minimizing inflammation and pain, enhancing joint function and movement in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
- Diclofenac alleviates muscle pain resulting from strain, injury, or overuse.
- Diclofenac assists in easing menstrual cramping and pain from dysmenorrhea.
- Diclofenac assists in controlling post-trauma pain and inflammation, facilitating recovery and rehabilitation following injury.
Directions to Use:
- Do not give it yourself.
- Pinch the skin tightly with your index finger and thumb, and do it rapidly.
- Thrust the needle directly into the muscle.
- Suction back the plunger; if the syringe becomes blood-filled, remove the needle from the skin.
- Substitute the needle with one of an equal bore.
- You can inject the already available drug into the syringe.
- Inject the drug gradually.
Dosage:
Inject this injection in the correct dose as instructed by your doctor. Do not use the higher mg of this medication.
Storage:
- Store this medication in a cool and dry environment.
- Don’t keep this infusion exposed to sunlight.
- Do not keep this mixture out of reach of children and animals.
Side Effects:
- Stomach ache
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Dizziness
Precautions:
- You have been given Diclofenac for pain and inflammation relief.
- Take it with milk or food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Take it according to the dose and duration recommended by your physician. Prolonged use can cause severe side effects like bleeding in the stomach and kidney damage.
- Drowsiness, dizziness, or changes in eyesight can occur due to it. It should be used carefully when driving or doing something that needs attention.
- Avoid alcohol consumption during Diclofenac use, as it leads to extra drowsiness and raises your chances of stomach issues.
- Alert your physician if you have a history of stroke or heart disease.
- Your physician can check your kidney function, liver function, and blood component levels regularly if you are under long-term therapy with this medication.
