DICLOFENAC SODIUM - diclofenac sodium tablet, delayed release
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(See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of prescription NSAID medicines.)
What is the most important information I should know about medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
NSAID medicines may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death. This chance increases:
NSAID medicines should never be used right before or after a heart surgery called a “coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).”
NSAID medicines can cause ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines at any time during treatment. Ulcers and bleeding:
The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with:
NSAID medicines should only be used:
What are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
NSAID medicines are used to treat pain and redness, swelling, and heat (inflammation) from medical conditions such as:
Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)?
Do not take an NSAID medicine:
Tell your healthcare provider:
What are the possible side effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
Serious side effects include:
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Other side effects include:
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Get emergency help right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
Stop your NSAID medicine and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
These are not all the side effects with NSAID medicines. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information about NSAID medicines.
Other information about Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
NSAID medicines that need a prescription
Generic Name | Tradename |
Celecoxib | Celebrex |
Diclofenac | Cataflam, Voltaren, Arthrotec (combined with misoprostol) |
Diflunisal | Dolobid |
Etodolac | Lodine, LodineXL |
Fenoprofen | Nalfon, Nalfon 200 |
Flurbiprofen | Ansaid |
Ibuprofen | Motrin, Tab-Profen, Vicoprofen* (combined with hydrocodone), Combunox (combined with oxycodone) |
Indomethacin | Indocin, Indocin SR, Indo-Lemmon, Indomethagan |
Ketoprofen | Oruvail |
Ketorolac | Toradol |
Mefenamic Acid | Ponstel |
Meloxicam | Mobic |
Nabumetone | Relafen |
Naproxen | Naprosyn, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, EC-Naprosyn, Naprelan, Naprapac (copackaged with lansoprazole) |
Oxaprozin | Daypro |
Piroxicam | Feldene |
Sulindac | Clinoril |
Tolmetin | Tolectin, Tolectin DS, Tolectin 600 |
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
07-2007
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Princeton, NJ 08540