Diclofenac Sodium: Difference between revisions
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Anti-inflammatory agent, | Anti-inflammatory agent, | ||
Nonselective COX inhibitor, inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 with relative equipotency | Nonselective COX inhibitor, inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 with relative equipotency | ||
==Dosage== | |||
Usual oral dose for painful conditions: | |||
Oral: 25 to 50 mg every 6 to 8 hours to a maximum of 150 mg daily. | |||
Deep intramuscular: 75 mg once daily, if required in severe conditions, 75 mg twice daily. | |||
Bolus intravenous: 75 mg may be given over 30 to 120 minutes. The dose may be repeated once after 4 to 6 hours if necessary. | |||
Diclofenac sodium 0.1% eye drops is used in various situations: | |||
Revision as of 23:16, 28 September 2020
Pronunciation
Diclofenac sodium 100mg
Diclofenac sodium 25mg
| Generic Name 藥名 | HA Code 藥物代碼 | Classification藥物分類 |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Potassium Tablet 50mg | P1S1S3 |
Mechanism of Action
Non-opioid Analgesic (NSAID) Anti-inflammatory agent, Nonselective COX inhibitor, inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 with relative equipotency
Dosage
Usual oral dose for painful conditions: Oral: 25 to 50 mg every 6 to 8 hours to a maximum of 150 mg daily. Deep intramuscular: 75 mg once daily, if required in severe conditions, 75 mg twice daily. Bolus intravenous: 75 mg may be given over 30 to 120 minutes. The dose may be repeated once after 4 to 6 hours if necessary. Diclofenac sodium 0.1% eye drops is used in various situations:
