Voltaren Injection (75mg/3ml) 1pc

Uses of Voltaren Injection (75mg/3ml)

• Pain Relief

How does Voltaren Injection (75mg/3ml) work?

Reversibly inhibits the enzyme cyclooxygenase, resulting in reduced synthesis of prostaglandin precursors.

Side Effects of Voltaren Injection (75mg/3ml)

• Gastrointestinal discomfort, epigastric pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, bleeding.
• Skin rash, peripheral edema, abnormalities of serum transaminase, peptic ulcer, hematemesis, melena, blood dyscrasia, anaphylactoid reactions.

Quick Suggestions:

• You have been prescribed a Diclofenac Sodium Injection to relieve pain and inflammation.
• Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
• It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
• Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Diclofenac Sodium Injection as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
• Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components, if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Indication of Voltaren Injection (75mg/3ml)

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Pain
• Migraine
• Dysmenorrhea
• Muscle aches
• Acute gout
• Inflammation
• Renal colic
• Tendinitis
• Backaches
• Dental pain
• Menstrual cramps
• Bursitis

Pharmacology

• Diclofenac Sodium is a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with pronounced anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties. It also has some uricosuric effects.
• Inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis, reducing inflammation, pain, and fever.
• Rapidly and completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, reaching peak plasma concentrations within about 2 hours.
• Metabolized in the liver and undergoes first-pass metabolism.

Dosage & Administration of Voltaren Injection (75mg/3ml)

• Intravenous:
  • Postoperative pain: 75 mg infusion in glucose 5% or NaCl 0.9% given over 30-120 min or as bolus inj; may repeat after 4-6 hr if necessary. Max period: 2 days.
• Intramuscular:
  • Rheumatoid arthritis, Sprains, Strains, Tendinitis, Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders, Bursitis, Acute gout, Dysmenorrhoea: 75 mg once daily, injected into the gluteal muscle; may increase to 75 mg bid in severe conditions. Max period: 2 days.

Interaction

Methotrexate, other NSAIDs, anticoagulants, ciclosporin, triamterene, corticosteroids, cholestyramine, colestipol, sucralfate, acetylcholine, carbachol, lithium, digoxin.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac.
• Active or suspected peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Attacks of asthma, urticaria, or acute rhinitis precipitated by aspirin or other NSAIDs.
• Hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide-type.

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Avoid use starting at 30 weeks of gestation (third trimester).
• Consider withdrawal in women undergoing investigation of infertility.

Precautions & Warnings

• History of gastrointestinal ulceration, asthma, Crohn's disease, and bleeding diathesis.
• Severe hepatic, cardiac, or renal insufficiency, hypertension.
• Long-term treatment with NSAID agents should be monitored.
• Discontinue if abnormal liver function tests persist or worsen, or if other manifestations of liver disease develop.
• Use with caution in lactation.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C