Arthrotec
Arthrotec is a combination drug of diclofenac and misoprostol.
Arthrotec. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Diclofenac like other nsaids works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances. Misoprostol protects the stomach from.
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. Diclofenac blocks cox 1 and cox 2 enzymes which produce prostaglandins and play a role in the inflammatory process. Search for clinical trials by condition keyword or trial number. Australian product information o 0.
Arthrotec contains a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid. 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. Arthrotec is a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol.
Uk summary of product characteristics o 0. Diclofenac misoprostol oral tablet is available as a brand name drug and a generic drug. 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 known as a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug nsaid.
Diclofenac misoprostol comes only as a delayed release oral tablet. Arthrotec is available in generic form. Diclofenac is the nonsteroidal anti inflammatory nsaid portion of arthrotec. Arthrotec oral tablets are white to off white round biconvex and.
Cox 1 also is involved in platelet function and stomach protection. Diclofenac and misoprostol combination is used to relieve symptoms of arthritis eg osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in patients who may develop stomach ulcers from taking nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs nsaids. Diclofenac is used to reduce pain swelling and joint stiffness from arthritis.