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Avonac

Avonac

diclofenac

Manufacturer:

Abio

Distributor:

Apex
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Diclofenac Na
Indications/Uses
RA, ankylosing spondylitis, OA & spondylarthritis, non-articular rheumatism; painful, post-op & post-traumatic inflammation & swelling; painful inflammatory gynecological conditions.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole w/ liqd, do not divide/chew.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to aspirin or diclofenac. Advanced blood abnormality, peptic ulcer, severe cardiac failure. Advanced hepatic & renal impairment.
Special Precautions
Discontinue use if rash occurs & monitor for signs of hypersensitivity. Not recommended in patients w/ established CV disease (CHF, established ischemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease) or uncontrolled HTN; risk factors for CV disease eg, HTN, hyperlipidaemia, DM, smoking, alcoholism. Severe cutaneous reactions eg, SJS & TEN (Lyell's syndrome). Risk of GI ulceration, bleeding & perforation; peptic ulcer; asthma, bronchospasm; GI anastomotic leak. Monitor blood counts, renal & hepatic function. High-dose & long-term use. Concomitant use w/ corticosteroids. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Severe hepatic or renal damage. Not recommended during 3rd trimester of pregnancy & lactation. Elderly or debilitated patients.
Adverse Reactions
Epigastric pain, eructation; slight dizziness or headache; anaphylactoid reactions, mild skin rash, peripheral oedema; depression; drowsiness; insomnia, blurred vision; hepatic & renal impairment; agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia.
Drug Interactions
Increased plasma conc of lithium, MTX, warfarin. Reduced effects of diuretics, β-blockers. Altered plasma conc of sulfonylureas, captopril, triamterene.
MIMS Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
ATC Classification
M01AB05 - diclofenac ; Belongs to the class of acetic acid derivatives and related substances of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Avonac SR-FC tab 100 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
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