Clofenac (Diclofenac)
Brand Name: Clofenac
Generic Name: Diclofenac
Manufacturer/Agent: Square Pharmaceuticals
Formulation: eye drops
Strength: 1 mg/ml 5ml
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 58.00
Retail Price: @ KES 77.33
Class: Nsaids (Musculoskeletal agents)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym:
Molecular Formulae: C14H11CL2NO2 = 296.1
Precautions: Hypersensitivity to nsaids, gi ulcers, severe renal or hepatic insufficiency. caution in hepatic porphyria, severe, active bleeding such as cerebral hemorrhage.
Indications/Uses: Rheumatiod arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, pain after surgery/trauma 75-150 mg/day oral with food, or rectal. im route for severe conditions. topical as a 1% gel.
Interactions: Oral hypoglycaemics. digoxin. methotrexate.
Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal disorders. headache. vertigo. rash. rarely; peptic ulcer, hepatitis, hypersensitivity.