Arthrotec. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid similar to ibuprofen motrin or advil naproxen naprosyn and others that is used to treat inflammation pain and fever. Uk summary of product characteristics o 0. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances. Diclofenac is known as a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid.
It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid. Share your location or enter your city or zip code to find studies near you. Arthrotec oral tablets are white to off white round biconvex and.
Diclofenac misoprostol comes only as a delayed release oral tablet. Diclofenac blocks cox 1 and cox 2 enzymes which produce prostaglandins and play a role in the inflammatory process. Arthrotec is a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol. Misoprostol reduces stomach acid and replaces protective substances in the stomach that are reduced by nsaids.
Arthrotec is a combination drug of diclofenac and misoprostol. Arthrotec diclofenac sodiummisoprostol is a combination non steroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid and a prostaglandin that protects the stomach from irritating effects of nsaids used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in people at high risk for developing stomach or intestinal ulcers. Australian product information o 0. Arthrotec diclofenac sodiummisoprostol is a combination product containing diclofenac sodium a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid with analgesic properties and misoprostol a gastrointestinal gi mucosal protective prostaglandin e1analog.
Diclofenac is used to reduce pain swelling and joint stiffness from arthritis. Search for clinical trials by condition keyword or trial number. Cox 1 also is involved in platelet function and stomach protection. Misoprostol protects the stomach from.
Arthrotec contains a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol. Diclofenac like other nsaids works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. Arthrotec diclofenac misoprostol searle skokie il.