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Diclofenac sodium 0.1% eye drops is used in various situations: | Diclofenac sodium 0.1% eye drops is used in various situations: | ||
*For the prevention of intra-operative miosis during cataract surgery. It is instilled in the appropriate eye 4 times during the 2 hours before surgery | |||
*For the treatment of postoperative inflammation after cataract surgery. It is instilled 4 times daily for up to 28 days starting 24 hours after surgery | |||
*For pain control after accidental trauma, one drop is instilled 4 times daily for up to 2 days | |||
*To relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, one drop is instilled 4 times daily as necessary | |||
Topical | |||
Diclofenac dimethylamine is used topically as a gel for the local symptomatic relief of pain and inflammation. It is applied to the affected site 3 or 4 times daily. | |||
Revision as of 23:19, 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:
- For the prevention of intra-operative miosis during cataract surgery. It is instilled in the appropriate eye 4 times during the 2 hours before surgery
- For the treatment of postoperative inflammation after cataract surgery. It is instilled 4 times daily for up to 28 days starting 24 hours after surgery
- For pain control after accidental trauma, one drop is instilled 4 times daily for up to 2 days
- To relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, one drop is instilled 4 times daily as necessary
Topical
Diclofenac dimethylamine is used topically as a gel for the local symptomatic relief of pain and inflammation. It is applied to the affected site 3 or 4 times daily.
