Bio Diclofenac Injection 25 mg / 1 ml Injection
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
For inflammatory and degenerative rheumatic diseases and mild to moderate pain.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 75 mg IM once daily; severe cases: 75 mg twice daily. IV: 75 mg over 30 mins for postoperative pain.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Avoid in pregnancy after 20 weeks; may impair fertility. Not recommended during lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Methotrexate
- Anticoagulants
- Lithium
- Digoxin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to diclofenac
- Active gastrointestinal ulcer
- Severe renal impairment
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Common side effects
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Use lowest effective dose for shortest duration
- Monitor for GI symptoms
- Avoid mixing with other injections
Serious warnings
- Risk of GI perforation
- Cardiovascular events
- Serious skin reactions
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